50:64!
The score displayed on the large screen in the University of Kentucky's campus basketball arena stirred disappointment among the fans.
"Perhaps no one expected the Kentucky Wildcats, the third seed in the tournament, to be so thoroughly outplayed on their home court!"
Seeing the score and with less than three minutes remaining, the commentator from TNT Television at the sidelines immediately signaled the University of Kentucky's defeat: "Deandre Ayton is truly worthy of being this year's top draft prospect; he has personally dismantled the Kentucky Wildcats!"
"We can congratulate Arizona State University in advance for advancing to the Elite Eight of the knockout rounds!"
The commentators' pronouncements further dispirited the home team, the Kentucky Wildcats, and the entire arena grew quiet, almost like a library.
Recognizing that the team's advancement was hopeless, Head Coach Calipari replaced all the starters.
At this moment, Jinwoo, wearing jersey number 1 and sitting at the end of the bench—a player often relegated to the role of "water cooler manager"—felt his nerves tighten.
In the talent-rich Kentucky Wildcats program, Jinwoo rarely had a chance to play.
And this year was his final season playing for the Kentucky Wildcats.
Just a few days ago, Coach Calipari had clearly informed him that the team would not recruit him back into the varsity team next season.
He had to seize this opportunity to perform well enough to earn a tryout for the upcoming NBA Draft.
"Jinwoo..."
As if sensing Jinwoo's fervent gaze, Coach Calipari scanned the bench and finally landed his eyes on him.
In the past year or so, this young man from Seoul, Korea, though of mediocre talent, was absolutely the best at boosting the team's morale!
Not to mention his passionate cheering for the players, just the dedication and movement he showed while waving the towel on the bench every game earned him respect!
And today was likely his last time wearing the Kentucky Wildcats jersey.
Thinking of this, Coach Calipari waved to Jinwoo: "Take off your damned training uniform, put down your Red Bull, and get your butt on the court!"
Jinwoo's attention had been glued to the coach.
Hearing the head coach's call, he felt a sudden rush of heat in his chest, which then shot straight to his head!
What the heck?
Goat System?
After hearing the system's repeated inquiries, Jinwoo quickly grasped what was happening.
This was a system, a cheat!
A golden finger that only protagonists in web novels have!
"Quickly... quickly activate it!"
"No..."
"Damn it, with so many superstars, you give me a Devin Booker??"
Conquer Mode:
As long as you rely on your powerful offensive ability to force your opponent to kneel before you, you can gain a certain amount of skill points.
Of course, as a cheat, the system itself is very selective.
Only female celebrities with a charm value of 90+ can trigger this mode!
Soon, a virtual display screen, like a projection, appeared in Jinwoo's mind.
"Wait... Is Devin Booker that awesome??"
Feeling the distinct, uh, swelling sensation inside his basketball shorts, Jinwoo couldn't help but chuckle: "No wonder he's the man who can handle the Kardashian Family women!"
"Beep beep beep!!!"
Looking at Jinwoo, who was still wearing his training uniform and had a suggestive smirk on his face while standing on the sidelines, the head referee impatiently blew his whistle repeatedly.
Jinwoo didn't dare to delay any longer, immediately pulled off his warm-up gear, and jogged onto the court.
Wearing Kobe Bryant's signature shoes, a blue Kentucky Wildcats uniform, white long socks, knee pads on both knees, and blue protective gear on his elbows and wrists, his excellent physique gave him an undeniably elegant look.
He looked as if a young master from a noble family had stepped onto the court—incredibly refined.
And Jinwoo's appearance did indeed cause a considerable reaction among the fans present:
"Basketball is a man's sport, why are you letting a pretty boy out there?"
"Seriously? Wearing Kobe Bryant's signature shoes and jersey number 1... who the hell does he think he is??"
"Isn't it good enough to just manage the water cooler and wave a towel on the bench? Does he have to come on court and embarrass himself?"
"He can't even make a proper entrance, it's so cringe! Get out of the University of Kentucky right now!!"
"..."
Upon seeing Jinwoo being hurried onto the court by the head referee, the University of Kentucky fans present couldn't help but erupt in deafening boos.
There were only three minutes left in the game, and the coach was putting in a towel-waver?
Did this mean they truly had zero chance of a comeback?
They could accept being eliminated, but not like this!
In the eyes of the fans, Jinwoo's appearance was the definitive signal that the Kentucky Wildcats were raising the white flag of surrender!