Ep. 97: Mixed Feelings, Uozumi Returns
Aired on February 17, 1996Filler

After several Shoyo players offer their good luck wishes to Shohoku, Sakuragi proposes organizing a match between Shohoku and the combined teams of Shoyo and Ryonan. This suggestion arises directly from the interactions with the opposing players, leading to a new competitive challenge for the Shohoku squad. The narrative focuses on Sakuragi's initiative to create this specific game scenario involving the return of Uozumi and the participation of players from both rival schools.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 101 · Sakuragi Blocks Alley-Oop as Shohoku Defeats Ryonan 76-74