Ep. 12: Ryonan Defeat: Intense Night Before Match Training Session
Aired on January 22, 1994

The basketball team engages in rigorous practice sessions to prepare for their upcoming match. On the day preceding the game, Akagi remains behind with Hanamichi to provide specific instruction on rebounding techniques. This focused training session aims to improve individual skills and team readiness before the competition begins.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Hanamichi Faces Crisis as Judo Captain Sets Trap
- Ep. 9 · Hanamichi Refuses Judo Club Bribery and Declares Basketball Loyalty
- Ep. 10 · Akagi Assigns Hanamichi to Learn Shooting Skills from Rukawa
- Ep. 11 · Hanamichi succeeds at layups and Hikouichi mistakes him for Rukawa
- Ep. 12 · Ryonan Defeat: Intense Night Before Match Training Session
- Ep. 13 · Shohoku and Ryonan clash as Anzai names Hanamichi a secret weapon
- Ep. 14 · Ryonan leads 19-0 before Shohoku rallies to end first half at 42-50
- Ep. 15 · Sakuragi enters the game after Akagi's injury with nine minutes remaining
- Ep. 16 · Taoka's Miscalculation: The Identity of the Player in Question