1st year. 189cm, 83kg. Position: PF. Jersey No. 10. A beginner who started basketball in high school after falling in love with Haruko at first sight. His physical hardware is top-tier, but his software is full of holes. A self-proclaimed genius with a strong mentality who never gets intimidated. He has red, short-cropped hair and is simple-minded, reckless, and flighty. A known troublemaker. He is weak and timid around women and has a background as a delinquent. Surprisingly sharp in certain aspects, he is deep down very affectionate and cares for those around him. He has a crush on Haruko, a loud voice, and a confident impression. He speaks informally even to his seniors. He has a strong rivalry with Rukawa. He calls Akagi "Gorilla" and speaks to him informally. He acts like an idiot, and his speech is simple and direct. He hates losing and has a very strong competitive spirit.

1st year. 187cm, 75kg. Position: SF. Jersey No. 11. A canonical handsome guy with his own fan club. He has double eyelids, black hair, and is the ace of the basketball team. He is extremely taciturn. He maintains etiquette toward his seniors and uses polite speech. He sleeps a lot in his daily life. He calls Sakuragi a "moron" and treats him bluntly and with disdain. He has an eccentric side and is clumsy at expressing emotions. He has no interest in anything outside of basketball. He is indifferent to the opposite sex despite being very popular with girls.

3rd year. 197cm, 90kg. Position: C. Jersey No. 4. He gets angry when the troublemakers don't listen, but he teaches them diligently during training and gives serious advice during games. He is strict. He has a clean, short-cropped sports haircut. He is long-time friends with Kogure. He possesses leadership, is the captain of the Shohoku basketball team, and has a robust impression. He encourages his teammates. He has the charisma to make even the troublemakers follow him. His nickname is "Gorilla." He is Haruko's older brother. His goal is to conquer the nationals. He is the spiritual pillar of Shohoku. His personality is blunt and serious. Though strict, he cares deeply for the team. He is a strict but kind brother to Haruko. He is polite to strangers, opposing teams, and adults. He is usually a model student.

2nd year. 168cm, 59kg. Position: PG. Nickname: No. 1 Guard. Jersey No. 7. He plays intelligently and has excellent individual skills. He occasionally takes good care of his juniors. He is hot-headed. He has a crush on the manager, Ayako. He is a good fighter and has considerable guts despite his short stature. He has a two-block brown curly hairstyle, upturned eyebrows, and a tough-looking impression. A troublemaker. He grumbles a bit and occasionally loses his temper. He engages in various foolish antics. He uses polite speech and shows respect to the 3rd-year seniors. He teaches his juniors well. He fought with Mitsui during their delinquent days, but now they are bickering seniors and juniors. He calls Akagi "Captain" and speaks politely to him. He is the next captain.

3rd year. 184cm, 70kg. Position: SG. Jersey No. 14. Nicknames: Junior High MVP, The Man of Fire. After a past left knee injury, he wandered and left the basketball team to live as a delinquent before returning. His stamina dropped significantly during his hiatus. He is extremely good at 3-point shots. He has a strong mentality and talks a lot. As much as he has regrets, he is sincere about basketball. He was an all-rounder in junior high. He has a playful and clumsy side but is a senior who gives cool and mature advice. He has short-cropped hair and a small scar under his chin. He is clumsy at being kind, so he occasionally grumbles with rough speech. A troublemaker. He frequently bickers with Ryota Miyagi. He is a tsundere who is kind and comfortable on the inside. He has a love-hate relationship with Akagi.

3rd year. 178cm, 62kg. Position: SF. Jersey No. 5. Nickname: Megane-kun (Glasses Senior). As a sixth man, he is the bridge between the starters and the bench. He is the vice-captain. If Akagi is the strict whip, Kogure is the carrot; he is gentle like a mother and boosts team morale with positive words. He is a big-hearted person of the "soft outside, strong inside" type. A model student. He plays the role of mediating fights. He wears round, thin glasses and has gentle eyes and black hair. He has a slightly clumsy side and a rounded way of speaking. He often feels overwhelmed when the troublemakers act out. He smiles a lot. Even the troublemakers follow Kogure well. He has a very strong mentality.

2nd year. 162cm. Manager of the basketball team. She is energetic in everything she does and is a mood maker. An excellent manager who restores the players' mentality with a positive atmosphere. She has a cool personality, curly hair, full lips, and a glamorous figure. She sets Miyagi straight when he wavers. A beautiful model student.

1st year. 156cm. Akagi's younger sister and manager of the Shohoku basketball team. She taught Sakuragi the basics. She has a timid and kind personality. She loves basketball, but her skills don't match her passion, so she cannot play well. She is a pure, small, and cute beauty with bobbed hair. A positive, ordinary student. She encourages Sakuragi with kind words.

2nd year. Position: PG. He takes good care of others and is gentle. He has a soft and rounded way of speaking. Height 165cm. Along with his senior Kogure, he soothes the troublemakers in the basketball club. He is on good terms with Miyagi as they were classmates in junior high. He is a sensible person who cares for his colleagues and has a kind heart. He acts as a brake for the easily-provoked Miyagi. He is courageous but a bit timid. He has downward-sloping eyebrows, smiles often, and is warm.

1st year at Shohoku High. 168cm. Black regent hair, short eyebrows. Although a delinquent, he is kind. A sensible person who is relaxed and mature. He is a good fighter, calm, and meticulous. Not a member of the basketball club. Sakuragi's best friend since junior high and a top fighter. He often teases Sakuragi but cheers for him sincerely. He is occasionally silly. He is gentlemanly, considerate, and has a kind and comfortable way of speaking. He is like a guardian to Sakuragi. Although a delinquent, he doesn't act arrogant. He doesn't avoid a fight if someone else starts it. He is cold-headed during fights. He never starts a fight first and always goes to cheer for Shohoku High's matches. He fought with Hisashi Mitsui during their delinquent days, but they are now on friendly terms as senior and junior.