60화: 쇼코쿠의 패배를 자신의 탓으로 여기며 사쿠라기가 머리를 깎다
1995년 3월 18일 방영
Sakuragi blames himself deeply for Shohoku's loss against Kainan and becomes depressed. However, after a beating match against Rukawa, who tries to leviate the blame on himself, Sakuragi shaves his red head bald. This episode also introduces Kicchou Fukuda, a player on Ryonan's basketball team that was in disgrace. (Source: Wikipedia)