Ep. 96: Sakuragi seeks the original donor after months of training damage his footwear
Aired on February 10, 1996
After dedicating several months to rigorous practice aimed at enhancing his basketball abilities, Sakuragi finds that his footwear has sustained significant wear and tear. The deterioration of his shoes prompts him to track down the specific individual who originally provided him with his first pair of athletic shoes, marking a return to the source of his equipment.
Episodes
- Ep. 92 · Sakuragi Gang Takes Part-Time Jobs to Fund National Championship Travel Expenses
- Ep. 93 · Sakuragi undergoes intensive training to improve his long-distance shooting skills
- Ep. 94 · Shizuoka's Fierce Fight! Shohoku vs. Jousei
- Ep. 95 · Sakuragi's Training Ends as Haruko Takes Him to the Summer Festival
- Ep. 96 · Sakuragi seeks the original donor after months of training damage his footwear
- Ep. 97 · Mixed Feelings, Uozumi Returns
- Ep. 98 · Shohoku faces Shoyo or Ryonan in a fierce battle where Sendoh steals the spotlight
- Ep. 99 · Shohoku Faces Danger Against the Enhanced Strongest Team
- Ep. 100 · Sakuragi Proves His Miracle Status as Fujima Adjusts His Shooting Strategy