The Shohoku players wore their signature red jerseys. Sakuragi Hanamichi led the way, his chin slightly raised and his expression brimming with energy.
Akagi followed behind him, his brow furrowed and his hands clenched into fists, his eyes utterly focused on the game.
Liu Chuanfeng wore his usual cool expression as he swept his gaze across the court, sizing up their opponents.
Mitsui Hisashi loosened his wrists while watching the Hakata Commercial High School players, clearly working to get himself into game shape as quickly as possible.
The moment Hakata Commercial High School's players appeared, they made a powerful visual impression.
They wore dark blue jerseys, and every one of them was broad and powerfully built. Most stood over 185 centimeters tall, forming a near-solid wall when they lined up together.
One hulking player in the number 4 jersey stood out in particular. He had broad shoulders and a thick back, with clearly defined muscles along his arms. His mere presence radiated pressure.
"I heard Hakata Commercial High School has a player they call the best high school center. I wonder if that's true?"
Ikegami Ryoji suddenly spoke up.
Many people considered Sannoh Industrial High School the strongest high school team, so naturally, its center, Li Duo, was also considered the strongest high school center.
Yet at some point, a rumor had begun circulating that Hakata Commercial High School's number 4 was actually the strongest player at the four position in high school basketball.
Although it was only a rumor, it had surfaced intermittently throughout the national tournament. Nobody could confirm whether it was true, and no one from Sannoh Industrial High School had come forward to deny it.
Chi Tong immediately fixed his attention on Hakata Commercial High School's center in the number 4 jersey. Narrowing his eyes slightly,