On April 9th, Beijing time, the NCAA finals officially concluded. Purdue University, which attracted much attention, failed to create a miracle. They lost to the University of Connecticut 60-75, but Zhou Zhihao's performance was still terrifying and received praise.
In the whole game, Zhou Zhihao made 15 of 25 shots, including 7 of 10 free throws. He scored a total of 37 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists. His scoring and rebounds were the highest in the team, but he failed to help the team win the championship.
It should be noted that in this game, Zhou Zhihao ushered in a duel with the popular show Klingen. Klingen scored 11 points and 5 rebounds today. From a data perspective, Zhou Zhihao's performance today completely surpassed Klingen. In some specific matchups, Zhou Zhihao even defeated Klingen. Not only did he succeed in multiple singles, but he also completed a dunk on his head!
Although Zhou Zhihao did not win the championship, Zhou Zhihao received a lot of praise. He was rushed to the number one hot search position in the United States. Many people tweeted and exclaimed about his performance.
Former NBA player Nick Young tweeted: If the Spurs choose Zhou Zhihao, they can become a playoff team in two years.
Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson tweeted: "Zhou Zhihao's footsteps are really good."
Famous reporter dan woike tweeted: "Because of modern basketball, Zhou Zhihao's pick will definitely not be higher. So which position should he return to? Can Zhou Zhihao become the NBA No. 1 pick in 2007? "
It is worth mentioning that as Zhou Zhihao's performance in March Madness continues to be high, his draft price is also rising. According to the latest ESPN draft simulation, Zhou Zhihao is expected to be selected with the 13th pick in the first round, which also means that Zhou Zhihao is expected to become this year's lottery pick.