Brooks was surprised, but his offense didn't stop. He turned around and shot a fadeaway, still very Kobe-esque.

Tang Tian jumped up to interfere.

He knew that Brooks wouldn't pass after stopping the ball, so this was his only option. He interfered as soon as possible.

Moreover, he was a few centimeters taller than Brooks, which completely blocked his shooting angle.

"Clang!"

Brooks raised his release point, but the arc of the ball also changed. After the ball was released, it hit the front of the rim and bounced out.

Oriechi secured the defensive rebound.

Brooks's shot, under Tang Tian's defense, didn't go in!

A burst of cheers erupted from the crowd.

Normally, only wonderful goals can cause such a big reaction from the audience. Defense can have this effect, and only Tang Tian can do it!

The fans at the scene even had to thank Calhoun. Without comparison, there would be no feeling. Brooks had been getting whatever he wanted under the defense of other players, and now it seems that he was paving the way for Tang Tian's appearance!

"Damn it!" After missing the shot, Brooks couldn't help but curse.

He had spoken so confidently before, but he didn't expect to be defended by Tang Tian in the end.

On UConn's offense, Tang Tian continued to pick and roll for Walker. This time, Providence College's forward directly chose to double-team Walker inside.

Walker was prepared, and flicked the ball back to Tang Tian on the outside.

Tang Tian aimed and shot.

Brooks on the weak side saw this and tried his best to help defend, but he was still too slow.

Tang Tian's textbook-like quick three-point shot went over Brooks' rising figure.

"Swish!"

The three-pointer went in, and Brooks' rising figure became the best background.

The cheers at the scene erupted again.

Many fans were so excited that they stood up from their seats.

Tang Tian's first offensive and defensive possessions were eye-catching. He's not just a refrigerator, he's a microwave!

Brooks waved his fist, looking a little frustrated.

On Providence College's offense, Brooks directly asked for the ball with his back to the basket at the high post.

He was going head-to-head with Tang Tian.

Calhoun's expression relaxed when he saw this scene.

Just like he said before the game, Brooks' offense is excellent, but his shot selection is too poor.

If he keeps playing one-on-one like this, as long as he can be defended, Providence College's running and gunning tactic will be half-wasted.

Back-to-the-basket post-up, sudden turn and breakthrough, then a sudden stop and fadeaway.

Brooks' offense was completed in one go, and his technical movements were also quite in place, obviously much stronger than the previous Butler.

However, Tang Tian also gave defensive pressure without reservation, and his pounce at the last moment was just right.

Brooks felt very uncomfortable when he shot.

"Clang!"

The ball continued to bounce off the rim.

Tang Tian had defended Brooks twice in a row!

Kobe once said in the NBA that the best player to defend him was Tony Allen. In the 2010 Finals, his shooting percentage was less than 40% when defended by Allen, which shows the latter's defensive skills.

After Tang Tian's stamina came up, he basically had 70-80% of Allen's physical fitness, and he could also display 70-80% of his skills.

Although this strength is not enough to defend the real Kobe, it is more than enough to deal with "Little Kobe". The latter's strength is obviously still far from Kobe's.

Unfortunately, Brooks didn't know!

He really meant to be like Kobe, and he had to score over Tang Tian's head!

On UConn's offense, Walker passed the ball to Lamb after being double-teamed. Brooks' defense was a bit out of position, and Lamb drove to the basket and scored with a layup.

After Tang Tian came on, UConn launched a 5-0 run, directly tying the score!

Calhoun nodded in satisfaction when he saw this, and then confidently retreated to the bench to sit down.

He was already considering putting Tang Tian in the starting lineup.

On Providence College's offense, Brooks started running off-ball screens. He was trying off-ball movement since he couldn't force the issue.

But Tang Tian stuck to him like glue.

You have to know that even Washington State University, a team that specializes in pick-and-rolls, couldn't stop Tang Tian, ​​let alone Providence College, which is not a specialist.

Brooks didn't shake off Tang Tian after receiving the ball, and forced a shot after turning around.

Tang Tian almost blocked it directly.

"Clang!"

Brooks missed three shots in a row!

4 out of 4, directly turned into 4 out of 7!

The cheers at the scene continued. They really liked Tang Tian too much!

Ollie also confidently retreated to the bench to sit down at this time.

Providence College's overall strength is stronger than Washington State University, but the two teams' styles are actually very similar. The offense is centered around their star players. Providence College's reliance on Brooks is even greater than Washington State University's reliance on Thompson.

Brooks was also very effective. He basically hadn't gone cold in previous games.

But he is not Kobe after all. It is impossible for him to really achieve Kobe's consecutive 40+ or even 50+ performances in the NBA. After being shut down by Tang Tian at this time, Providence College's offense is basically useless.

Walker was fouled on a layup in the frontcourt. Because Providence College's cumulative fouls had reached 7 times, he got a free throw opportunity.

NCAA free throws are still different from NBA free throws. When the number of fouls in the half is 7-9 times, although it is also two free throws, it is a 1+1 rule. If the first free throw is not made, you can directly grab the rebound. Only if you make the free throw can you have a second free throw opportunity.

Walker's first free throw failed to hit, but Oriechi used his height advantage to directly score with a putback.

UConn's offensive momentum didn't diminish, and they directly surpassed the score 11-9!

"Defense! Defense!"

The continuous wave of attacks made the fans at the scene excited. At this time, without the DJ leading, they all started cheering for the home team in unison.

Brooks asked for the ball when he got to the frontcourt, and Providence College's point guard really gave it to him.

But that's just their style of play. If Brooks can't open up, Providence College's offense won't open up.

Brooks continued to single out Tang Tian with the ball.

Continuous crossovers, followed by through the legs, the ball seemed to stick to his hands at this moment.

It could be seen that he was trying his best.

Suddenly, he accelerated towards the basket.

Tang Tian defended with full concentration, not giving Brooks a chance to shoot.

After Brooks broke through to one step inside the free throw line, he directly took a big step to the basket, and then jumped up to do a reverse layup with a pull-up.

This shot was extremely difficult, incorporating all the techniques of crossover, breakthrough, step, and pull-up. Very few people in the NCAA can do it.

But Tang Tian didn't jump easily. He had been watching Brooks' shoulders. It wasn't until the latter's reverse layup that he suddenly jumped up to block.

The timing was neither fast nor slow, just right to catch the moment Brooks shot.

"Bang!"

With a big block, Brooks' shot was directly swatted out of bounds!