Ep. 7: Kiyoshi insists on playing despite injury while Hyuga learns of his determination
Aired on November 17, 2013
Kagami and Midorima miss a shot due to a buzzer error, resulting in a tie since overtime is prohibited. Kirisaki Daiichi defeats Senshinkan with a score of 108–70. Hyuga urges an injured Kiyoshi to sit out the upcoming match against Kirisaki Daiichi, but Kiyoshi refuses, willing to risk his knees. Kagami overhears this and questions Hyuga, who reveals that Kiyoshi founded the basketball team last summer. Hyuga had previously quit after middle school losses, leading Izuki, Koga, and Mitobi to recruit manager Riko Aida. Riko initially rejected them, citing their lack of ambition compared to the Teiko team. Kiyoshi eventually convinced Hyuga to return by winning a one-on-one challenge against him.
Episodes
- Ep. 3 · Seirin defeats Josei High in Winter Cup preliminaries with Kagami's breakthrough
- Ep. 4 · Seirin advances past Senshinkan and prepares for a strategic clash with Shutoku in the championship league.
- Ep. 5 · Seirin struggles against Shutoku as Kagami tires and Midorima dominates the court
- Ep. 6 · Kuroko and Kagami lead Seirin to a tie against Shutoku in a dramatic final quarter clash.
- Ep. 7 · Kiyoshi insists on playing despite injury while Hyuga learns of his determination
- Ep. 8 · Seirin declares national ambitions as Hyuga coerces Riko into coaching
- Ep. 9 · Seirin faces Kirisaki Daiichi while Kiyoshi endures physical abuse to protect his team.
- Ep. 10 · Seirin faces Kirisaki Dai Ichi's dirty tactics and Kuroko's strategic withdrawal
- Ep. 11 · Seirin secures Winter Cup qualification with a dramatic buzzer-beater victory over Kirisaki Dai Ichi.