All basketball with defense and leadership
The Kanto University Autumn League, which opened on August 20, has already exceeded 10 games in less than a month, and is progressing at a high pace. The 10th game of Tokai University, which won the Autumn League last season, won 92-65 against Kokushikan University, which was promoted from the second division, and won the 6th win.
#16 Kimiyo Nishida (3rd year), looking back on the game that overwhelmed him with a 27-point difference, points out the points to reflect on in the first half, saying, “There were times when the opponent took a rebound and conceded a goal easily from a layup.” do. The second half of the correction is “I was able to get a rebound in the middle of the 3rd quarter, and I was able to get a break from the defense, and I was able to win with a point difference.」。
In this game, the strong Tokai University was seen. However, the impact of the star corps who were the star corps on the cover of our spirits 4 years ago, has been greatly affected, and there are many difficult games this season. “We don’t have any players who can score goals this year, so we are working with the intention of scoring goals with everyone.Even if you can’t score, you can still win if your opponent doesn’t score.As Nishida says, he has grabbed victory in the battle of endurance from defense.
How to end the offense is important to defend against the opponent. Nishida says “A good offense comes from a good defense‘ was seen in the match against Kokushikan University.
「Thanks to that, I was able to score from the transitions, and there were many plays today that allowed me to drive.It’s important to end the offense with a solid shot, and I want to continue to be conscious of how the defense can lead to the offense.」
There are no outstanding scorers or big players, but “Anyone can do it, as long as the person who notices it does it.Everyone is taking leadership, including Nishida. #23 Kimiza Takeshi, a first-year student, also actively called out to him. Communication is important in defense, and it can be said that Tokai University’s strength this season is that it does not collapse greatly because it is possible.
The Nishida Brothers stimulate each other
At Tokai University, the Nishida brothers will share the shooter position. His younger brother, #18 Yosei (2nd year), and I have played together on the same team since we started playing basketball.There is something in common.I would be really happy if he scored a 3-point shot, which is also my brother’s specialty, so I want him to hit more aggressively.” said the older brother, who stood up on the bench and was delighted with his performance.
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