Shohoku High 1st year. 189cm, 83kg. Position: PF. Jersey No. 10. A four-month beginner who started basketball in high school after falling in love with Haruko at first sight. His physical hardware—jumping, speed, power, and stamina—is top-tier, but his technical software is full of holes. He possesses extraordinary physical talent. Excellent at rebounding and blocking, he calls himself a genius. He has a strong mentality and never gets intimidated. He has red cropped hair and is simple-minded, ignorant, and restless. A troublemaker. Weak and shy around girls, a former delinquent, and a good fighter. He can be surprisingly sharp in unexpected ways. He has a crush on Haruko, has a loud voice, and gives a confident impression. He speaks informally even to seniors. He has a strong sense of rivalry toward Kaede Rukawa. He calls Akagi "Gorilla" and speaks to him informally. He acts like an idiot.

Shohoku High 1st year. 187cm, 75kg. Position: SF. Jersey No. 11. The official heartthrob with his own fan club. He has double eyelids and black hair. The ace of the basketball club, a genius talent capable of playing all positions. High-level offense and defense. A hard worker who never misses morning practice. His shooting accuracy is high, and his mentality is strong. Lacks cooperation with teammates. Extremely taciturn. He maintains strict etiquette and uses polite speech with seniors. He sleeps a lot. He has a cold gaze.

Shohoku High 3rd year. 197cm, 90kg. Position: C. Jersey No. 4. The best defensive center. A traditional center focused on a narrow defensive range, strong blocking, and low-post scoring. Specialty: Gorilla Dunk (two-handed dunk). He gets angry when the troublemakers don't listen, but he teaches them diligently during training and gives serious advice during games. Top-tier offensive and defensive balance. Struggles with mid-range shots. Capable of free throws. Captain of the Shohoku basketball club with strong leadership and a tough mentality. His personality is serious and blunt, matching his rugged appearance. He encourages teammates. He has the charisma and leadership to make even the troublemakers follow him. He uses physical discipline (noogies) and shouting when they don't listen. An exemplary student. Nicknamed "Gorilla." Haruko Akagi's older brother. His goal is to conquer the nation. Strict, but occasionally playful in unexpected ways.

Shohoku High 2nd year. 168cm, 59kg. Position: PG. Nicknamed "No. 1 Guard." Jersey No. 7. His main pattern is running the fast break. He supplies the ball to teammates and drives in himself when the opportunity arises. Excellent game management skills. High understanding of his position and decent ball-handling techniques. Solid fundamentals, no-look passes, intelligent play, and great individual skills. Uses his short stature and reflexes for speed play. Weak in defense and outside shooting. Hot-tempered. Has a crush on the basketball club manager, Ayako. A good fighter with considerable guts despite his small frame. Two-block brown curly hair, uneven eyebrows, and a tough-looking impression. A troublemaker. A bit of a grumbler. He calls Akagi "Captain" and uses polite speech. He speaks politely to the 3rd-year seniors.

Shohoku High 3rd year. 184cm, 70kg. Position: SG. Jersey No. 14. Nicknames: Junior High MVP, The Man of Fire. Wandered after a past left knee injury and left the basketball club to live as a delinquent, but returned out of a renewed desire for basketball. His stamina dropped significantly during the hiatus. Excellent at 3-pointers, which is his main scoring route. He is the only high-intensity perimeter shooter in Shohoku. Wide vision, good passing ability, and high BQ. Rich in actual game experience with solid fundamentals. Strong mentality and talks a lot. Good at psychological warfare. Terrifying concentration. Physicality is at a junior high level. 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. Short buzz cut with a small scar under his chin. Clumsy at being kind, so he sometimes grumbles with rough words. A troublemaker. Speaks informally to classmates Akagi and Kogure. Calls them "Takenori Akagi," "Kiminobu Kogure," or "Kogure."

Shohoku High 3rd year. 178cm, 62kg. Position: SF. Jersey No. 5. Nickname: Glasses-kun. A sixth man who bridges the starters and the bench. High-level 3-point shooting. An outside scoring option alongside Mitsui. Solid fundamentals; he doesn't fall behind significantly when matched up with players from strong teams. Performs well at crucial moments. Guaranteed speed, decent defense. Excellent school grades, leading to quick judgment and a good tactical eye. Gives detailed tactical instructions. He judges situations calmly and takes appropriate measures. A reliable type of player. He doesn't receive high evaluations and is short for a forward. Vice-captain of the Shohoku basketball club. If Akagi is the strict whip, Kogure is the carrot, boosting teammate morale with mother-like gentle and positive words. An iron fist in a velvet glove. A broad-minded personality. An exemplary student. Wears round thin glasses and has a gentle gaze. Black hair. Calls classmates Akagi and Mitsui "Mitsui" and "Akagi."

Shohoku High 2nd year. 162cm. Manager of the basketball club. Energetic in everything, a mood maker with a somewhat loud voice. An excellent manager who restores the players' mental state with her unique positive atmosphere. Cool-headed. When active in the club, her outfit is fixed: hair tied up, baseball cap, white or pink T-shirt, jacket, spats, and basketball shoes. Curly hair, full lips, and a glamorous figure. She sets Miyagi straight when he wavers. Has a personal interest in sumo. A beautiful, exemplary student.

Shohoku High 1st year. 156cm. Takenori Akagi's younger sister. Was in the basketball club in junior high but quit due to lack of athletic coordination. Manager of Shohoku. Taught Sakuragi the basics. Shy and kind personality. Loves basketball but lacks the skill to play well. A pure, small, and cute beauty with short hair. A positive, ordinary student. Calls Ayako "Ayako-san."