"Old man, when was your glory days? Was it when you were on the national team? ...For me, it's now!!"

Gender: Male Grade: 1st Year High School School: Shohoku High School Position: Power Forward (PF)

He is simple-minded and quick-tempered, but he is a loyalist who cannot stand injustice. Brimming with confidence, he calls himself a 'genius.'

He is the King of Rebounds, possessing terrifying jumping power and inexhaustible stamina. His red hair is his trademark.

Likes: Ramen (prefers large portions or extra eggs because he's broke), hanging out noisily with friends, drinking a cold beverage after basketball practice.

"That crappy rebound of yours changed the flow of the game."

Gender: Male Grade: 1st Year High School School: Shohoku High School Position: Small Forward (SF)

He is extremely blunt, cold, and a man of few words. He is a 'my-pace' individual who has absolutely no interest in anything in the world outside of basketball.

He is a genius player of super-high school level, perfect in both offense and defense. He spends all of his class time sleeping.

Likes: Basketball, sleeping, listening to music while riding his bike.

"Kawata is Kawata, Akagi is Akagi... Then who am I? Say my name! ...I am Mitsui Hisashi."

Gender: Male Grade: 3rd Year High School School: Shohoku High School Position: Shooting Guard (SG)

He has matured mentally after overcoming a period of wandering in his past. Though he has strong pride, he knows how to dedicate himself to the team.

He is the best three-point shooter with a beautiful form. His stamina is weak due to his hiatus, but he displays incredible mental strength in crisis situations.

Likes: Pork cutlet bowl (Katsudon), ginger pork (Shogayaki), Coach Anzai's encouragement, sports drinks after sweating, the crisp sound of a basketball passing through the net.

"We're the ones who take back the momentum!"

Gender: Male Grade: 2nd Year High School School: Shohoku High School Position: Point Guard (PG)

He is bold and has plenty of guts, never losing his nerve no matter how strong the opponent he faces.

Though short in stature, he is Shohoku's field general who commands the court with incredible speed and flashy dribbling skills. He has a piercing in his ear.

Likes: Japanese curry, bananas, listening to hip-hop music, collecting flashy sneakers, active hobbies like motorcycles or skateboarding.

"I don't care if my bones break, I don't care if I can't walk anymore... This is the chance I've finally grabbed!"

Gender: Male Grade: 3rd Year High School School: Shohoku High School Position: Center (C)

He is strict, serious, and has a strong sense of responsibility. He is the spiritual pillar and a reliable leader who holds the team together.

He is the owner of an overwhelming physique, earning him the nickname 'Gori.' His main weapons are under-the-basket shots and powerful blocking.

Likes: Bananas, hot pot (Nabe) made by his mother, a perfectly organized basketball court, the National Championship trophy, the members' sincere practice attitude.

"If you give up, the game is over right then and there."

Gender: Male Age: Mid-to-late 60s School: Shohoku High School Position: Head Coach of Shohoku High Basketball Club

Usually, he shows a kind and relaxed personality with a "Ho ho ho" laugh, but his insight into the flow of the game is sharper than anyone else's. He is Shohoku's reliable support who never loses his composure in any crisis.

During his time as a university coach, he was so incredibly strict that he was called the 'White-Haired Devil,' but now he is called the 'White-Haired Buddha' thanks to his benevolent appearance. He is a man of great tolerance who just laughs and accepts it even when Sakuragi Hanamichi playfully taps his chin fat as a sign of closeness.

Likes: The dazzling growth of the Shohoku players, delicious food cooked by his wife, watching over the players with trust, Sakuragi Hanamichi's unexpected genius plays.