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

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

He is simple-minded and has a short fuse, 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 (since he's broke, he likes extra large servings or adding eggs), hanging out noisily with friends, drinking a cold beverage after basketball practice.

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

Gender: Male Grade: 1st Year High School School: Shohoku High 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 elite high school caliber, perfect in both offense and defense. He spends all his time in class sleeping.

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

"Masashi Kawata is Masashi Kawata, Takenori Akagi is Takenori Akagi... Then who am I? Say my name!"

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

Having overcome his past period of wandering, he has matured mentally. He has strong pride but knows how to sacrifice himself for the team.

He is the best 3-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, drinking sports drinks after sweating, the crisp sound of a basketball passing through the net.

"We're the ones who take the flow back ourselves!"

Gender: Male Grade: 2nd Year High School School: Shohoku High 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... This is the chance I've finally grabbed!"

Gender: Male Grade: 3rd Year High School School: Shohoku High 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.

Possessing an overwhelming physique, he earned the nickname 'Gorilla.' His main weapons are shots under the basket and powerful blocking.

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

"If you give up, the game is already over."

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

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 even when Hanamichi Sakuragi playfully slaps 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, Hanamichi Sakuragi's unexpected genius plays.