The best-selling series from Eisner-nominated Takehiko Inoue, one of
Japan's greatest manga creators.
Winning isn't everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to
come in second? It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and
the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that. They have one last
year to make their captain's dream of reaching the finals come
true--will they do it?
For the Shohoku High players, the past echoes in the present as Rukawa
learns something about Coach Anzai that leaves him determined to be the
best high school player in Japan. With ten days remaining until the
start of the national tournament, Coach Anzai sends the Shohoku High
team to Shizuoka for a week of practice with another local team. But
Sakuragi stays behind for a special practice session that will push him
to the limit and improve his individual skills for the crucial games
ahead.