Akane Tachibana is a high school freshman who, despite his basketball talent, decides to quit sports clubs because of the pressure they exert on him. However, upon arriving at Kouzu High, he encounters the only other player who has ever impressed him on the court and chooses to join the team. The season's first match is an exhibition against Hyamazaki, the league's strongest team, which is coached by Hiiragi's father and features his older brother. Hiiragi plays in the second half, and they initially appear to lack chemistry, contributing to a loss, until a senior player inadvertently challenges them to defeat him. They team up, inspiring the squad to victory. This marks the beginning of a story about a group of teenagers striving for the top, fighting hard every step of the way. (Source: Wikipedia)