Daiei Academy (Part Two)

Xiangtian Yanyi looked at her teammates' blank faces and rubbed her forehead, momentarily at a loss for words.

She had gone out of her way to research him. She hadn't expected everyone to be so unfamiliar with such a key player.

Still, she quickly adjusted her tone and explained patiently, "I'm talking about Tu Wu Chun. He isn't just Daiei Academy's core player; he's their captain and a star player."

"A star player?"

At those words, the confusion on Ryonan's players' faces vanished, replaced by a measure of gravity.

They all knew "star player" wasn't a title handed out casually. Skill alone wasn't enough. It took elite individual ability, the influence to shape a game's outcome, and widespread attention from fans and the basketball world. All three were essential.

A star player was usually a team's undisputed ace, someone who could change the course of a game single-handedly.

Seeing that she had their attention, Xiangtian Yanyi stopped keeping them in suspense. "From what I found, Tu Wu Chun is seriously strong. What stands out most is how much his playing style resembles Sento's. He can drive and score on offense, then withstand an opponent's attacks on defense. He's an exceptionally skilled all-rounder who excels at both ends of the court."

She paused, flipped through the details in her notebook, and added, "His passing is outstanding too, and he has a great mind for the game. He's excellent at bringing the team together.

"When Toyotama High played them, Daiei Academy's passing and tactics ran them in circles. That's why Toyotama High lost."

Everyone's gaze instantly swung toward Sendoh.

Sendoh raised an eyebrow, a smile of interest slowly appearing on his lips.

I see. That sounds interesting. A player like me?

Yueye Hongming looked startled. "Sounds like he'll be a tough one