The appearance of Jinguji Budo made the originally lively stadium suddenly quiet down.
When Mito Yohei, Takamiya Nozomi and others who were holding Sakuragi Hanamichi saw Jinguji Budou coming, they slowly loosened their hands on Sakuragi Hanamichi.
"Damn you bastards!"
"I won't let you off!"
Sakuragi Hanamichi, who had successfully broken free, jumped up from the ground, ignoring Kurumiya Sora who had just knocked him to the ground, and rushed directly towards Yohei and others. They also reacted very quickly and fled in different directions when Sakuragi Hanamichi stood up.
“A new face!”
"What's your name? Why are you here?"
Jinguji Budou ignored Sakuragi Hanamichi who was playing with Yohei and others. He bent down slightly, stretched out his hand towards Kurumiya Sora on the floor, and asked at the same time.
"ah?!"
"oh!
”
"Greetings...Greetings...Senior Jinguji!"
"My name is Kurumiya Sora, and I'm a freshman who just transferred to Xiangbei High School this semester!"
"I'm in the same class as Sakuragi-san."
"I... I came to the gym to join the Xiangbei High School basketball team, please approve it!
”
When Kurumiya Sora heard Jinguji Takedo's question, he didn't even try to grab Takedo's hand. Instead, he jumped up from the floor by himself. After coming to his senses, he spoke to Jinguji Takedo nervously. While speaking, Kurumiya Sora also bowed deeply to Jinguji Takedo.
After standing up, his face was full of excitement and anticipation.
"So, he's a transfer student?"
Jinguji Budo looked at Kurumiya Sora who was only as tall as his waist and said with sudden realization.
Then Jinguji Budo looked at Kurumiya Sora for a moment, nodded, and actually agreed directly: "Join the Shohoku High School basketball team."
"No problem, it's just a club activity. If you want to join, then join."
"Train with the players from Team Three. If you can't handle it, you can come to me. You can quit the basketball club at any time."
"In our Xiangbei, the conditions for joining are not harsh. Whether you want to leave or stay is up to you."
Takeshi Jinguji agreed readily, and when Kiyota Nobunaga and others heard that Takeshi Jinguji agreed to let the other party join the basketball team, they were a little surprised at first. They didn't understand why Takeshi let such a person who obviously had no basketball talent join the basketball team.
However, after hearing that Kurumiya Sora could only join Team 3, Kiyota Nobunaga and the others also looked enlightened.
All the players in the current Xiangbei High School basketball team are divided into three levels.
The first tier is called the first team. The players are all starters or important rotation players. In other words, they are regular players who have jersey numbers and are eligible to play.
The second team basically has some basketball basics and certain strength, but they are not as good as some of the starting players. Normally speaking, if the players of the second team can keep up with the training, they will be able to move up and become the starting players after the players of Jinguji Budou retire.
As for the third team, they have weak basketball skills, or are even complete novices. These people have little chance of playing in the game, and they joined the basketball team just because of their love for basketball. However, if some people in the first team train hard, they may be able to climb up in the coming days.
The training intensity and content of the players in the three levels are extremely different. The training of the players in the three teams mainly focuses on the basics such as physical fitness and dribbling.
The players on the second team will make some progress based on physical training and basic training, and start learning tactical running and some offensive methods.
As for the starting players, in addition to physical training, there are also various special trainings tailored to the players' individual characteristics. The special training plans for most of the starting players are formulated by Coach Anzai, and Jinguji Budo will also participate in the special training of a small number of players.
In other words, the only players who are truly valued by the team are the starting players.
"Team three?"
Suddenly hearing Jinguji Budou's order, Kurumiya Sora was also stunned. At this moment, Sakuragi Hanamichi also successfully caught up with Yohei and others, and was "beating" them. Suddenly hearing Budou's words, Sakuragi, who was not far away, also looked over.
He interrupted, “Brother Budao, this guy has a basic knowledge of basketball.”
“Although my level is not that good, I have no problem being promoted to the second team and training with the second team players.”
Kurumiya Sora didn't expect Sakuragi Hanamichi to join in the conversation at first. He thought that he had just tripped Sakuragi, and it was very magnanimous of Sakuragi Hanamichi not to be angry. However, he didn't expect that the other party not only did not hold a grudge against him, but also spoke well of him in front of Jinguji Takeshi.
"Basketball basics?"
"Team Two is different from Team Three."
"If you want to join the second team, you need to have a certain level of strength."
"Kumiya Sora-kun, I also watched the one-on-one fight between you and Sakuragi for a while."
"Obviously, you are at an absolute disadvantage."
"But basketball is not a one-on-one sport after all. If you don't mind, would you like to try a five-on-five practice match?"
"Today is the first day of school, and I didn't plan to arrange any high-intensity training."
"It's just after the holidays, and the players need some time to get back into shape."
"I'm planning to arrange a few practice matches for the players to get a feel for the court. If you're interested, why don't you join us?"
Jinguji Budo did not discriminate against Kurumiya Sora's idea, and of course he had no intention of giving the other party a back door.
Their Shohoku is a public high school, and students can join clubs based on their own wishes. Budo will not prevent Sora Kurumi from joining the basketball team.
However, if you want to play in the basketball team, you must rely on your strength.
"Practice match? Can we play?!
”
"Ha ha ha ha!"
"Thank you, Jinguji-senpai. I'll participate. I want to participate!"
Looking at the excited expression of Sora Kurumiya, Takeshi Jinguji nodded slightly, then turned and looked at the players of Shohoku.
At this moment, most of the Xiangbei players have arrived at the stadium.
Although Coach Anzai has not arrived yet, as the captain of Shohoku High School, Jinguji Budo still has considerable power. Things like arranging team training matches do not need to go through Coach Anzai at all.
Seeing that most of the players had arrived, Jinguji Budo clapped his hands and shouted to everyone:
"Don't just stand there and watch. If you haven't changed your clothes, go to the locker room and change them. If you have changed your clothes, line up here."
"Miyagi, you should start by warming up with the players who are ready. Whoever is ready first will have the chance to play in the practice match!"
"Quick! Move!"
As soon as Jinguji Takeshi finished speaking, the Xiangbei players who had just gathered around him suddenly dispersed. The players who had changed their clothes and shoes quickly ran into the court and did warm-up exercises under the leadership of Miyagi Ryouta.
And Kurumi Sora also joined the team and did warm-up exercises like other players.
The players changed their clothes and returned to the venue one by one. Ten minutes later, Jinguji Budo asked the players to clear the venue.
"Everything is ready, so let's get ready for the practice match."
"Miyagi, you will be the referee."
"I will arrange the players now."
"Red Team, Kiyota Nobunaga, Shiozaki Tetsushi, Kadota, Nango Koichirō, and... Rukawa Kaede."
"Team Yellow, Hanamichi Sakuragi, Ryumasa Oda, Ichiro Katsumi, Yasuharu Yasuda, Sora Kuratani."
"You two teams start first. Half-time, 20 minutes. I will take off any player who is not focused enough."
"Get ready, the game will start in two minutes!"
Jinguji Budou clapped his hands, and then quickly named a few players who would play. When the Xiangbei players heard the players Budou arranged, everyone's eyes were focused on Kurumi Sora.
The few people arranged by Wu Dao were basically players from Team One, which was in line with everyone's expectations.
But everyone was a little confused about the guy named Kurumiya Sora. Why was he playing in such a practice match
Make it more difficult for Sakuragi Hanamichi and Oda Ryumasa?!
Although they were confused, the team members did not show it at the moment. In Shohoku, no one would question Jinguji Budo's decision.
"Hello everyone... Hello, Xiangbei students!"
"I'm Kurumiya Sora, please give me your guidance."
Several players from the yellow team gathered together, and Kurumi Sora introduced himself to his teammates. Oda Ryuzheng just glanced at Kurumi Sora indifferently, without saying anything, but made his own arrangements:
"Sakuragi and I will guard the inside, and the task of controlling the ball will be handed over to you, Yasuda. Katsumi will play small forward and defend Rukawa."
"We don't have a height advantage, so let's play zone defense."
"Um... Kurumiya Sora, right? Do you know how to play zone defense?"
At the end, Oda Ryumasa looked at Kurumiya Sora and asked.
"Yes, I know zone defense."
"Um... what's this classmate's name?"
When Kurumiya Sora mentioned that he understood zone defense, Oda Ryumasa nodded and looked away. Without looking at Kurumiya Sora again, Oda clapped his hands and encouraged the morale of the players with his leadership:
"Come on, we will win!"
Che Gukong touched his nose and looked embarrassed.
Sakuragi Hanamichi noticed Kurumiya Sora's mood, patted him on the shoulder and said, "When you get on the court, just pass the ball to us."
I didn't have any expectations for Kurumi Sora.
Soon, the two-minute adjustment time passed quickly.
The players of the red and yellow teams walked into the court. The two people who jumped the ball in the center circle were Sakuragi Hanamichi and Nango Koichiro. Kurumiya Sora followed the players into the court and then stood in front of Shiozaki Tetsushi in the center circle.
After the summer, Tetsushi Shiozaki's height grew to 172cm, and after wearing shoes, it was 175cm, and his height was similar to that of Kiyota Nobunaga.
Nowadays, Kiyota Nobunaga has grown taller. When he first entered high school, his height was 178cm, and now his height has reached 180cm.
With his height, Che Gukong is quite conspicuous standing on the court at this moment.
Because the shortest person in the whole stadium besides him is Yasuda Yasuharu from their yellow team, but Yasuda is now 167cm tall... ..
More than ten centimeters taller than Che Gukong.
Not to mention Kemei, Sakuragi and others who play as forwards.
At first glance, Che Gukong looked like a child mixed in with a group of adults.
"This height really looks very comedic!"
"When Little Potato was in the NBA, he probably felt the same way about his opponents..."
"The height difference will bring huge psychological pressure. If you want to play in the competition, you have to rely on your strength!"
Jinguji Budou stood on the sidelines, looking at Kurumiya Sora, shook his head slightly, and did not see the other party.
At this time, after the players from both sides had taken their positions, Miyagi Ryouta blew the whistle to start the game.
“Beep—”
After a long whistle, Miyagi threw the basketball directly into the air. When the ball reached the highest point, Sakuragi Hanamichi and Minamigo jumped almost at the same time. Sakuragi, who had stronger explosive power, reached the highest point first and pointed the ball to the back.
“ohhhh!
”
“So high!
!”
Next to the center circle, Kurumiya Sora saw Sakuragi Hanamichi and Minamigo jumping the ball and couldn't help but exclaim.
When he was at Kuzuryu High School, he had never seen a player who could jump so high! Xiangbei High School was indeed a super strong team that won the national championship!
"Bang!"
The basketball was given to Yasuharu Yasuda in the backcourt. Just as he was about to dribble the ball towards the frontcourt, he keenly noticed that a thin figure had crossed the center line and was quickly approaching the red team's three-point line. At the same time, Tetsushi Shiozaki, who was facing him, was actually left behind by about half a meter.
"Yasuda, after dribbling into the frontcourt, give the ball to Katsumi and let him take the lead..." After the jump ball, Oda Ryumasa shouted to Yasuda who was dribbling the ball behind him while running towards the frontcourt.
But before he could finish his words, a red light flashed directly in front of Oda Ryuzheng's eyes and quickly entered the front court.
Yasuda Yasuharu had already passed the ball to Sora Kurumiya who had already entered the front court.
"What?!"
At this moment, not only Oda Ryumasa was surprised, but even Kiyota Nobunaga and others who were returning to defense looked in the direction where the basketball was passed with some surprise.
At this time, Kurumi Sora received the basketball about ten centimeters outside the three-point line, raised the ball with both hands, and looked directly at the basket.
Kiyota Nobunaga, who was at the top of the arc, realized that the opponent was going to shoot a three-pointer, so he accelerated and pounced towards Kurumiya Sora.
However, just as Kiyota Nobunaga stepped forward, Kurumiya Sora, who was holding the ball, suddenly bent down and dropped the ball, quickly passed Kiyota Nobunaga's defense, and rushed towards the basket.
Nan Xiang, who had already returned to the inside, saw Kurumi Sora attacking and immediately stood up to defend him. However, the opponent was too short. In order to steal the basketball from his hand, Nan Xiang had to lower his center of gravity and make a shot to steal the ball the moment the opponent approached.
However, Kurumiya Sora seemed to have anticipated this. When Nango came up to defend, he paused slightly and did a crossover, instantly passing Nango Koichirō and rushing into the basket, and then he made a hook shot and sent the ball towards the basket.
Simple, smooth and explosively fast!
The beautiful pass made the surrounding Xiangbei players cheer. At the same time, the basketball hit the backboard and bounced into the net.
"Youxi!
!
!”
When Che Gukong saw the basketball go into the net, he clenched his fists excitedly and cheered, completely ignoring the surprised expressions of the people around him.
“What the… fuck…?”
"Bankrupt Iverson?!"
When Jinguji Takeshi saw Kurumiya Sora's pass, he couldn't help but whisper. He was also surprised by the opponent's clean crossover.
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