Slam Dunk — Season 1, Episode 87: Japan's number basketball player

Episode synopsis

Sakuragi goes with Maki to scout out some teams who'll also be heading into the national tournament. One freshman center instantly caught their attention.

About Slam Dunk

Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart including joining the school basketball team that is aiming to conquer the nation lead by Haruko's brother. The problem is that Sakuragi has never played basketball before and a freshman sensation is stealing the spotlight and Haruko's affection from him.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Birth of a Genius Basketman?!?
• E2Die Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa
• E3Gorilla vs. Hanamichi! Big Showdown!
• E4Basketball Man Hanamichi Joins the Team
• E5A Gutless Afternoon
• E6Rukawa vs. Akagi. The Real Showdown!
• E7Hanamichi's Debut! Dunk Attack
• E8Hanamichi's Crisis! The Judo Man's Snare
• E9I Will Play Basketball!
• E10The 'Beginner's Shot' ....Is Hard!
• E11Special Secret Love Training for Two!?
• E12Beat Ryonan! Hard Training Before the Decisive Game