Qin Yue's post-game demonstration to the Duke fans left many Chinese journalists perplexed.

After all, during this period...

Modesty, kindness, low-key, practicality were the qualities that people thought Chinese should exhibit.

On this night filled with laughter, Qin Yue did not explain to those Chinese journalists.

Because just like every era has its own aesthetics...

Qin Yue had seen the future with his own eyes and understood that some of his behaviors and actions in this era would be puzzling.

For instance, during an interview after the game...

Especially during the interview with Chinese journalists, Qin Yue stood out by ending his acceptance speech after thanking family, fans, teammates, and coaches.

"Do you think you can surpass Yao Ming in the NBA in the future?"

"If you mean height... then I can never surpass Yao Ming."

"Playing in the NCAA puts your English skills to the test, doesn't it?"

What kind of questions are these?

Even though Qin Yue had mentally prepared for these questions from domestic journalists, he was still quite shocked.

"Having not gotten a chance to play in your freshman year, how did you win over your coach in your sophomore year?"

Then, encountering a slightly normal question, Qin Yue smiled and said, "I like to smile, and Coach Skip Prosser also likes my smile.

So... you could say, I won the coach's trust just with a smile."

Through this night's interview with Qin Yue, these journalists who came from afar found that the Qin Yue they knew...

Was practically a different person.

"American peers say you have already secured the first draft pick this year, what do you think?"

"I believe it's well-deserved."

"Aren't you worried... that there might be accidents at the draft?"

"An accident? Many big figures said that anyone who doesn't pick me with the first pick this year is an idiot, I think the NBA shouldn't have that many idiots, right?"

Court-side, just when Qin Yue was about to emotionally collapse...

Fortunately, Ira Borko, who had come here specifically tonight, came to his rescue.

Hearing that it was the renowned reporter who won a Pulitzer Prize, the group of local journalists who nearly broke Qin Yue down immediately handed the stage over to Borko.

"In college basketball, you always came across to me as unshakable... this is the first time I've seen you so embarrassed." Borko teased, patting Qin Yue's solid back.

Then, after a pause, Borko said, "Do you know that Sports Illustrated has already designated you as the cover person for their March Madness report?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yue shook his head.

And Borko said, "This is insider information... last year, Sports Illustrated made Jamal Nelson their cover person for the March Madness report, which turned into a wave of ridicule.

So this year, they decided to pre-select a player without dispute as their cover."

Finishing this statement, Borko immediately gave Qin Yue a meaningful look.

At this moment, Qin Yue understood clearly that Borko was hinting that he had basically secured the NCAA Player of the Year, the Naismith Award, and the Wooden Award for this year.

Because generally, the player gracing the Sports Illustrated cover for March Madness usually receives the three major awards in American College Basketball.

In the NCAA, this is tradition, as well as a norm.

However, after hinting at Qin Yue, Borko immediately reminded Qin Yue, "Right now, you have undoubtedly become the highest mountain in college basketball...

But you still need to stay focused, because in the upcoming March Madness, countless players will challenge you in hopes of gaining fame through confrontation."

Qin Yue took Borko's reminder to heart.

After all, just like everyone wanted to beat Jordan back then...

At this moment, as the highest mountain in American College Basketball, Qin Yue is an idol in many people's minds, and a rival they wish to beat.

Put simply...

In the upcoming March Madness, almost every opponent of Qin Yue will come with a bonus.

...

The ACC Championship concluded.

Before the selection committee announced this year's March Madness matchups via live broadcast, Qin Yue also received plenty of titles:

04/05 ACC League Scoring Champion, Rebound Champion.

04/05 ACC League Player of the Year.

04/05 ACC League Defensive Player of the Year.

04/05 ACC League First Team and All-Defensive Team member.

Of course, compared to these titles, which could not excite Qin Yue in the slightest...

The most thrilling reward for Qin Yue at the end of the ACC championship was from the Mountain Peak system.

During the 04/05 season, with averages of 28.1 points, 13.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 3.3 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game for Wake Forest, Qin Yue successfully completed the "That Deep-Seated Love" mission...

Not only did he light up the Aerialist badge, but he also received two legendary random potential packs.

Although, at this moment, Qin Yue really wanted to rush to the basketball court to feel what kind of hovering ability the Aerialist badge could bestow on him...

But, holding back his joy and excitement, Qin Yue chose to open the two legendary random potential packs first.

"Congratulations to the host for receiving plus two in speed and agility potential."

"Congratulations to the host for receiving plus three in dribble and shooting potential."

Next, because of Qin Yue's overall shooting percentage, three-point percentage, and free throw percentage being 58.5%, 39.8%, and 78.4% respectively in the 04/05 season...

This accomplished the first condition of the hidden task named "Betting on Qin Yue," and Qin Yue received a legendary random technical potential pack.

However, before opening this pack, Qin Yue couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for Barkley.

Because after indirectly helping Jordan win the bet he had with Barkley, Barkley would never again say in front of Jordan that he was his successor in the long years to come.

But...

In Qin Yue's view, Barkley's loss of the bet couldn't be entirely blamed on him.

After all, Barkley underestimated him so much he set a bet that if Qin Yue's three major shooting percentages added up to over 165, Jordan would win.

With sympathy for Barkley, Qin Yue silently opened the legendary random technical potential pack in the next second.

"Congratulations to the host for receiving plus two in dribble and three-point potential."

Another dribble potential, huh?

"The boy who loves to smile indeed has good luck."

Upon opening the Mountain Peak system's visualization data, at this moment, Qin Yue couldn't help but exclaim.

After the two boosts today, Qin Yue's dribble potential value had reached 81.

Wanting to continue playing as a major ball-handler after entering the NBA...

Qin Yue knew well he still needed to hone his dribbling skills.

So, in Qin Yue's eyes, his dribble potential value should be as high as possible.

After all, without dribbling talent...

He surely couldn't stand foolishly at the top of the arc with his butt raised after entering the NBA.

Qin Yue did not want to be labeled the "Ultimate Draymond Green" in the future.

This day...

With plentiful gains, Qin Yue suddenly felt a beautiful future beckoning to him.

And on March 13th of this year...

Through a live broadcast, the NCAA selection committee officially announced the participating teams, seedings, and final matchups for the 04/05 March Madness.

...

Note①: Dee Brown, historically selected in the 2006 second round, 16th overall by the Jazz. Played two seasons in the NBA, formed the renowned Illinois "Three-Headed Monster" backcourt with Hyde and Deron during college.

James Augustine, historically selected in the 2006 second round, 11th overall by the Magic. During college at Illinois, noted for excellent mid-range shooting, boasting a shooting percentage of 61.7% throughout his college career.

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