Ryonan High School (陵 南 高 校)
Akira Sendoh ( 仙 道 彰)
Number: 7
Position: Point Guard/ Small Forward
NBA Player Alike: Anfernee Hardaway
Sendoh can play in any position except the center and power forward. His main job is to create shots for himself and his teammates. He is one of the best five in the province and the best small forward along with Rukawa.
Jun Uozumi( 魚 住 純 )
Number: 4
Position: Center
NBA Player Alike: Alonzo Mourning
Uozumi is a very strong inside player, but has a tendency of getting into foul trouble. He is also a poor free-throw shooter, and not affective beyond the 10-foot range. That is why he is only the second best center next to Akagi.
Kiccho Fukuda( 福 田 吉 兆 )
Number: 13
Position: Power Forward
NBA Player Alike: Michael Finley
Being the second best power forward, Fukuda can put up big scoring numbers. His quickness, jumping ability, and explosiveness make him even a better offensive player. However, his defense is his weakness.
Kainan High School (海 南 大 高 校)
Shinichi Maki( 牧 紳 一 )
Number: 4
Position: Any, usually Point Guard and Small Forward
NBA Player Alike: Grant Hill
Maki is one of the most complete players in Japan. Although he is tall, he dribbles and passes so well that he can play any position. He was chosen to be the MVP of the tournament. A very experienced player he is, and he brings leadership to his team. He can also play incredible defense. For the second year in a row, he is the best point guard.
Nobunaga Kiyota( 清 田 信 長 )
Number: 10
Position: Shooting Guard
NBA Player Alike: Kobe Bryant
Kiyota is a high-flying dunker who dunks in anyone's face. His always wants to be the best rookie. However, he is always beaten by Rukawa. He is the second best rookie and the second best shooting guard.
Shoyo High School (翔 陽 高 校)
Kenji Fujima( 藤 真 健 司 )
Number: 4
Position: Point Guard
NBA Player Alike: Gary Payton
Being both the coach and the leader of the team, Fujima carries the load on both ends of the floor and ranks second behind Maki for the best poin gurard. Therefore, he doesn't play unless his team is in real danger.
Toru Hanagata( 花 形 透 )
Number: 6
Position: Center
NBA Player Alike: Patrick Ewing
Hanagata likes to score points in a variety ways. He can score in a low post, with fadeaway, jump shots, or many different dunks. He is the third best center.