Carter's words did not surprise Eric Turner, but Eric Turner had already detected a hint of opportunity between the lines. Carter was somewhat dissatisfied with the University of North Carolina's lack of trust in his abilities.

"UNC is a powerhouse with a glorious history. To be honest, Wake Forest University is still a level below them. They won the championship two years ago, while we only just made it to the Sweet Sixteen. They have three championships in their history, we have none, and only one Final Four appearance."

Carter nodded in agreement. Eric Turner continued.

"They are strong, with a brilliant history. They've had players like Jordan. Even aside from Jordan, Stackhouse from the past two years was also outstanding. Vince, to be honest, if you join UNC, you'll always be overshadowed by those two. And not just them—even the current Antawn Jamison is a notch above you. Even if UNC wins another championship, Vince, your value still won't be fully realized. But Wake Forest is different. We have no championships, not even a single finals appearance. If you can lead our team to a championship and achieve success, you'll be one of the greatest players in the school's history. At Wake Forest, you'll be a creator of history."

For the first time, Carter showed a surprised expression, but Eric Turner kept going.

"If another team said this, I think you'd scoff. Championship? Making history? It's not that easy. But if Wake Forest says it, I don't think you'll object. You said you're a fan of the ACC, so you should know Wake Forest's strength. You must also know about Tim Duncan's ability. We have the foundation and conditions to make history. Last season, we fell in the Sweet Sixteen not because Tim Duncan wasn't outstanding—he had 22 rebounds and 8 blocks in that game—but because Randolph Childress wasn't enough. Do you think you're weaker than Childress? You're a natural scorer, and Tim was the NCAA's best defensive player last season. The two of you together would be a dream, a historic-level combination." After finishing, Eric Turner looked at Carter a bit nervously. These were his final and only reasons. But Carter was better than Terry in that he understood the ACC, understood Duncan, and understood Wake Forest, while Jason Terry didn't, and didn't even give Eric Turner a chance. Now Eric Turner was just waiting for Carter's final decision.

Carter lowered his head, deep in thought.

"Maybe you're right, Mr. Turner. I agree to join the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Please take care of me, Coach."

When Eric Turner heard this, he almost had a heart attack. He had succeeded—finally succeeded! After four failures, he had finally recruited a future NBA All-Star caliber player. Eric Turner felt an urge to burst into tears.

"Good, good, Vince, you'll soon receive our school's invitation letter. I think you'll be proud of your choice today," Eric Turner said ecstatically.

"I won't regret my choice, Mr. Turner. You're a very special head coach."

After the two left the school, Eric Turner treated Carter to a meal, then left Florida and returned to North Carolina. In the previous days, Eric Turner had already learned from Bill Lambeau that Wally Szczerbiak, James Posey, and Raja Bell had all agreed to join the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. With this, Eric Turner had his core lineup set. He couldn't wait for the new season to begin.

Chapter 5: New Players

"Duncan's abilities increased by 3 points over the summer. That's incredible! His ratings were already over 80, and he's still improving so fast," Eric Turner marveled as he looked at the familiar interface, familiar photo, familiar attributes, and familiar player name. Before the summer, Eric Turner saw that Duncan's ability was at 83, and now it had reached 86. With such a rating, he would be more than enough to be the leader on some NBA teams, and right now, Duncan was only a junior in college.

Tim Duncan, 20 years old, height: 2.11 meters, position: C/PF, shooting: 71, offense: 73, defense: 92, physical talent: 85, ability rating: 86, potential grade: A+.

Dynasty Scout Report: Duncan is the most capable player on the team, with no obvious weaknesses and extremely strong defense. He has the potential to become a great player. It is recommended to strengthen his offensive and shooting training.

"Defense at 92—such defensive ability is rare even in the NBA. But his shooting and offense are only around 70, so those areas still need improvement. Still, even at 70, that's top-tier in the NCAA. It seems Duncan has hit a bottleneck. There's not much room left for improvement in defense; offense and shooting are the breakthroughs. But this system's attribute points are still incomplete—there's only 'shooting,' but is that three-point shooting, two-point shooting, or free throws? It's not clear. And 'offense' isn't broken down into details like driving, post moves, or passing. Looks like this system hasn't fully unlocked yet," Eric Turner sighed. Over the past few months, he had gained a deeper understanding of the system. For now, its functions were only those of a simple scouting system, with no other features.