But Qin Yue, his agility was comparable to other players around two meters tall.
In the restricted area, after landing from a dunk, he asked Dixon, who had just returned to defense, "What's your name?"
Dixon replied, "Gary Dixon."
Nodding, Qin Yue said, "I'll remember your name, the starting power forward of the NCAA Division I Maryland Terrapins, Gary Dixon."
Upon hearing this, Dixon, feeling a warmth in his heart, said, "I'm graduating this year, give me a game I'll never forget, Principal!"
At this moment, if the University of Maryland's coach knew the reason for Qin Yue's sudden burst on the court, he would surely feel an urge to strangle Dixon.
On the court, it's Wake Forest's offensive turn.
After positioning himself low, recalling Duncan's teachings, Qin Yue uses rhythm to shake off Dixon and turns to score off the backboard for two more points for Wake Forest.
He can break through aggressively from the high post or post up from the low block.
Ever since that session with Duncan, Qin Yue has become a nightmare for every power forward in the ACC.
At Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Qin Yue took over the remaining time of the first half.
By the end of the first half, Qin Yue had totaled 19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 blocks.
In the team's scoring rank for this game, he successfully surpassed Paul, becoming the team's leading scorer for the first half.
This Maryland Terrapins team is not strong overall, but Qin Yue's previously subdued and now rising performance has created an illusion for all the scouts watching this game:
Compared to two months ago, he can now control his performance freely.
In the second half, Qin Yue was subbed out after only a few minutes.
Because as the gap widened, old man Prose did not want to risk keeping Qin Yue on the court.
"He has grown steadily, step by step, to become the team's core inside presence.
His next stop is definitely the NBA, but before heading to the NBA, just like Tim Duncan back then, he is clearing opponents one by one.
Sheldon Williams is among those he's defeated, and Sean Mei can only rely on teammates to barely support him.
I'm already curious about how far he can lead this Wake Forest team in the upcoming March Madness." On the sidelines, while drafting tomorrow's campus newspaper article, Rachel thought to herself.
Of course, while writing, Rachel didn't forget to jot down in another notebook about Qin Yue: Besides his excessive stamina, he currently has no shortcomings.
After a pause, Rachel added in the notebook: Too much stamina is not always a good thing. After all, that's 7 inches (18 cm) in a normal state.
Half an hour later, the game ended, with Wake Forest clinching a 60-point victory to the full applause of the home crowd.
"Hey, Qin, LeBron has sent us an invitation. He wants to take us to a JAY-Z concert during the summer break." After the game, Paul, who had no complaints about Qin Yue outshining him, said.
"Sorry, Chris, I think I have to decline this invitation." Looking down at Paul, Qin Yue said.
Hearing this, Paul was puzzled, "But that's a JAY-Z concert."
In Paul's view, even if Qin Yue plans to train in the summer, there's no rush at this moment.
As for Rachel, who is currently walking toward Qin Yue?
"Hey, listen, buddy, I know you're getting along well with that news department host, and I also know your typical attitude towards training, but...
This is a golden opportunity for us to exchange insights with LeBron and seek advice on NBA experiences." Paul said seriously to Qin Yue.
But Qin Yue remained unmoved, saying, "I know what you're saying, Chris.
But this summer, my parents are coming to visit me, you know, I haven't seen them in a long time."
At that moment, Qin Yue was speaking the truth to Paul.
Because "he" dared not return home during his period of self-abandonment, with Qin Yue's stellar performance this season, Qin Yong and his wife, missing their son more than ever, were eager to come to the United States for some time to accompany their precious son during the summer holidays.
Qin Yue did not refuse this.
For after inheriting everything from "him," he couldn't possibly continue to neglect "his" parents.
"I see, I misunderstood you, sorry, Qin..."
Unlike those NBA players who've never met their biological fathers, Paul, who grew up with parents and received good family education from a young age, has always valued family highly.
Therefore, regarding Qin Yue spending summer with his parents, Paul, as a "Family Hero," could only wholeheartedly support it.
Of course, Paul didn't know that while spending time with parents is definitely important, Qin Yue didn't fully disclose his reasons to him.
Well, the reason why Qin Yue didn't want to accept this invitation.
Primarily stems from...
He feared being entangled in the future when JAY-Z and "Puff Daddy" have their scandals. (Note①)
Although before his traversal, there was no conclusive evidence on JAY-Z's matters.
But Qin Yue didn't want to waste time verifying the truth.
In this life, he only wants to make a name for himself in the NBA.
As Rachel said...
Currently, clearing opponent after opponent in college basketball is his greatest joy!
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Note①: There's no need to elaborate on "Puff Daddy's" affairs. As a well-known American rapper and music producer, JAY-Z was mainly involved in a case where he was accused of molesting a 13-year-old minor.
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