It's hard to stay motivated when the inter-high tournament is so far away, but Nao has a plan to keep the team on its toes. First item on the agenda: learning how to screen.
The players of Kuzu High have just one practice game to prove they're worth taking seriously. Has their training camp paid off, or will Kitasumi High dominate the court?
As Kitasumi High gets serious, Nao unveils Kuzu High's super secret defense strategy. It's time to knock out the competition - and Sora is the key to victory.
Although guarding Taro is exhausting, Sora's intense eyes make it clear that he's ready to face the challenge head on. But can Chucky say the same when he takes to the court?
Dedication. Perseverance. Commitment. These are the qualities that make a basketball champion - and thanks to Konishi, Momoharu isn't sure if he possesses any of them.
As Sora steps into the role of pointguard, Chiaki steps into the spotlight. The fate of the game hangs in the balance, but will their change-up lead to victory or defeat?
Mokichi's height gives him an undisputed advantage on the court, but when it comes to basketball, height alone can't outpace the pressure of lofty expectations.
Midterms have arrived, and the team will have to hit the books if they all want to enter the tournament preliminaries. Meanwhile, Madoka makes a shocking discovery.
Hobble a key player, and the entire team will fall apart. Chiaki learns this lesson the hard way when the players of Shinjo High render his passing abilities obsolete.
Kuzu's early lead makes no difference to Shinjo High, who quickly takes control of the game. Subbed in as pointguard, can Sora turn the tide back in his team's favor?
As pressure builds and halftime approaches, Chiaki makes a decision that could shake the entire team. Will he leave Kuzu high and dry or rally in time for the second half?
As the end of the game draws near, the players of Kuzu High push themselves to the limit. Only one thing's for certain: Stamina will decide their fate.
With only seconds on the clock, the pressure of defending the lead falls squarely on Kuzu High. But winning the match isn't the only thing Sora needs to worry about.
Reunited at long last, Sora and his mother have a lot to talk about - and time is of the essence. Elsewhere, Sora's teammates deal with the aftermath of their recent match.
Sora is nowhere to be found, and in his absence, the basketball team must pick up the pieces. Whether they will succeed depends on the fire burning in their hearts.
A new challenger with mysterious motivations approaches Tobi for a game of one-on-one. Meanwhile, Sora returns, but the basketball team isn't the same club he left behind.
The team must find a new advisor, so they take matters into their own hands - but will Satsuki be willing to return to the basketball club? Better yet, will Momoharu?
It may be raining, but nothing can douse Sora and his teammates' fiery passion for basketball. Proving that passion to the administration, however, is another matter entirely.
Restless and unfocused, Madoka takes the night off to hang out with friends. But fun turns to fear when Madoka realizes she's lost something important in the pouring rain.
Chiba is determined to take Maru High to the top. And with only one more chance to reach the inter-high, they'll have to pull out all the stops to beat Yokohama Taiei.
Yokohama Taiei is a force to be reckoned with, but not everyone is suited for a spot on this infamous team. Elsewhere, Sora seeks out a previous opponent for guidance.
At rock bottom, the only way to go is up. Tobi knows this all too well, and he's determined to take Kuzu High all the way to the top. But first they need to take Taiei down.
What's a pint-sized point guard to do when the opposition shuts down every play? Advice on the matter comes from an unexpected source, but it may do more harm than good.
Once they find the spark that sets them alight, Kuzu High will not be stopped. The spark that sets Sora ablaze? Another player who will bring out his full potential.
Some players run toward the finish line; others stop or slow down along the way. With Chiaki's help, Tobi intends to sprint straight to winning against Yokohama Taiei.
It's the final period of their match against Yokohama, and the fate of the Kuzu High basketball team hangs entirely upon their performance in the last few seconds of the game.
The match is finally over, and one question remains: Have the players of Kuzu High done enough to save the basketball club, or have their inter-high dreams come to an end?
