Third-Place Match

Tomorrow, we'll definitely defeat you, Miuradai!!

Watching Wu Yufei and the others leave, every Shohoku player on the court silently swore the same oath.

If Wu Yufei could have heard Shohoku's thoughts, he would surely have turned around at once and said with effortless swagger, "I've been waiting for you for three whole years! Tomorrow is your last chance!"

This absolutely wasn't underestimating their opponent. It was simply the confidence that naturally came with an undefeated record spanning three full years!

After leaving the arena and returning to the hotel, Coach Harada did not immediately gather everyone for a pregame strategy meeting. Instead, he first let the players return to their rooms and rest for a while.

Only after lunch did Coach Harada summon everyone to his room and formally begin the preparations for tomorrow's final.

"Alright, everyone, speak freely. What are your thoughts on tomorrow's final against Shohoku?"

Coach Harada opened the discussion, then gave everyone a moment to think.

"Isn't it obvious? Shohoku is already an old rival of ours. We know their tactics and style better than anyone! For tomorrow's game, I don't think we need to be overly nervous or anything. We just need to play the same way we did in the exhibition matches, the Prefectural Tournament, and the National Tournament."

Ishiyama Jun was the first to jump in.

"Even though Shohoku has undoubtedly improved after several months of training, their growth definitely hasn't surpassed ours at Miuradai! As long as we perform at our usual level tomorrow, the championship will never slip through our fingers!"

Coach Harada did not immediately agree or disagree with Ishiyama Jun's opinion. Instead, he turned to the other players, signaling that they could say whatever was on their minds.

With Ishiyama Jun taking the lead, the other players