In the end, nothing unexpected happened and Arizona State University successfully defeated the University of Connecticut 85-71.

After this game, Xu Yong can basically conclude that in the competition for the [worst second pick in NBA history], Thabeet is undoubtedly the GOAT.

People like Milicic and Wiseman all have to look up to them from under the throne.

Of course, the Devils were in great shape tonight, and the "home" Arizona fans' continuous cheering throughout almost the entire stadium also contributed greatly.

All in all, as the top seed in the division, the Devils advanced to the final four with the help of the trinity of time, place and people!

So far, they have basically achieved the expectations before the start of the tournament and have already earned it.

As for whether they can make it to the finals or even win the final championship, it depends on how much "interest" they can get later.

The day after the game with Connecticut, the Devils rushed to Detroit, Michigan, where the third stage of the game would be held.

Before this, the final four, that is, the champions of each division, had already been determined.

In addition to Arizona State University, the East Division champion is Villanova University, led by Dante Cunningham; the Midwest Division champion is Michigan State University, led by Karin Lucas; and the South Division champion is the University of North Carolina, led by Tyler Hansbrough.

The semifinal matchups had actually been determined before the tournament began, with the East Division facing the South Division and the Midwest Division facing the West Division.

So Arizona State University's opponent in the semifinals is Michigan State University.

Michigan State University is not the University of Michigan. It was the University of Michigan that had the Big Five and was eliminated by the Devils in the championship last season.

And now they are going to face Michigan State University, the arch-rival of the University of Michigan.

If you still can't tell the difference, then read the following passage and you will clearly distinguish the difference: Jordan Puer of the University of Michigan said that I slept with more women in college than you have slept with in your entire life, and then Draymond Green of Michigan State University punched Puer in the face.

This game will definitely not be easy because Michigan State University has 10 four-star high school students on its roster this year.

There is a four-day gap between games, and the Devils have three days to prepare after arriving in Detroit.

On this day, the four members of the team were sitting in front of the computer in the hotel room, nervously waiting for the screen to refresh.

"Why is the Internet speed so slow in this crappy place called Detroit?" Harden couldn't help but complain.

Looking at the circles rolling on the screen, DeRozan shook his head.

When they arrived, they saw that the city was extremely dilapidated. In addition, the streets looked very messy. No one would want to play basketball in such a place.

Xu Yong smiled and said, as the first big city to go bankrupt in the future, what's wrong with the slow internet speed in Auto City?

But this is also an industrial city after all, so there is another possibility that the boss happens to download a few GB of small things in the background at this time.

Fortunately, just when everyone was about to lose their patience, the webpage finally popped up like the goddess they had been thinking about.

NBA Draft 2009 First Round Predictions

This year's forecast came later than in previous years.

The number one player is Blake Griffin.

Griffin averaged 22.7 points and 14.4 rebounds per game this season. This 208-cm-tall guy (probably still weighed down) grabbed a total of 504 rebounds in a single season, which is the record for the most rebounds in a single season for a college player since Larry Bird in 1979, and is only one less than Bird's record.

Griffin, a sophomore, has made great improvements in all aspects compared to his freshman year, and he has basically secured the top spot in this year's draft.

Ranked second is Jordan Hill. After Bayless left, his personal data soared again, averaging 18.3 points and 11 rebounds per game.

"This guy is actually ranked third." Ayers couldn't help but complain when he saw Thabeet ranked third.

Thabeet played so badly in the divisional finals, but his ranking didn't drop.

Xu Yong was not too surprised, as Tabit only played badly against them, and his performance in previous games was not bad.

And the characteristic of this era is that as long as you are a big guy and better than other big guys, you don’t have to worry about your ranking.

Harden's name appeared in the fourth position and was expected to be selected by the Thunder.

When seeing this pick, Harden looked visibly excited.

Although the first round of predictions does not represent the final draft position, the change from last year's lottery edge to this year's top five picks has proven how correct his original decision was.

Of course, this is not simply the result of playing for one more year, but the result of his hard work.

This is clearly reflected in the draft report.

Compared with last year, there are two biggest changes in Harden's draft report. One is that the evaluation of his defensive loopholes has disappeared, and the other is that his unstable shooting has turned into excellent shooting ability.

Of course, what the report did not mention is his body shape changes. His muscular body allows him to perform many technical details better than last season.

Then soon, Xu Yong's name also appeared.

He is ranked 9th on this list and is predicted to be selected by the Bobcats!

Like Harden, Xu Yong's ranking has also undergone a qualitative change compared to last season, jumping directly from the middle to the end of the first round to the top ten!

All of this stems from his technical improvement. In his draft report, he has been identified as a small forward with stable offensive skills and is considered to have the opportunity to become a high-quality forward-guard swingman.

Xu Yong was also very happy to see this, not only because he had the opportunity to be trained as a core player, but also because he was going to the Bobcats.

Being able to play there, he would have many opportunities to meet Jordan.

Of course, he could also ask Jordan about basketball techniques from close range.

You know, although he is a reborn person, who knows more about basketball than God?

DeRozan is ranked 13th and is expected to be selected by the Detroit Pistons.

This is a significant improvement compared to the 18th pick previously simulated by other websites, and the performance in the past two games has shown immediate results.

In DeRozan's draft report, three-point shooting and defensive ability are his shortcomings, but other than that, his talent and scoring skills are fully recognized.

That’s right, the Pistons are in Detroit... DeRozan just shook his head.

Ayers has the lowest predicted draft pick among the four, but is also ranked 29th in the first round and is expected to be selected by the Lakers.

He is quite comprehensive, and his rebounding, mid-range, confrontation, and passing abilities have all met NBA requirements. Moreover, his playing style has become very mature after four years of playing, but his athletic talent and wingspan are average, his defensive presence is average, and he doesn't have much potential to be developed. This kind of player is a good piece of the championship puzzle.

Four people, three lottery picks, all first round picks. This result cannot be described as good, it can only be described as perfect.

It also basically explains why Arizona State University made it to the Final Four.

Although the rotation is relatively weak and the overall talent is insufficient, the team's four core players have outstanding capabilities.

And this is just the prediction for the first round. Having made it to the semi-finals, if they can perform well in the next games, there is still room for improvement.