Ryonan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ryonan (林楠)
Alias(es)	“Miracle team”; National Tournament dark horse 212 464
Affiliation	Ryonan High School Basketball Club
Occupation/Role	High school basketball team
Status	Active; National High School Basketball Tournament champions 529 600
First Appearance	Chapter 48
Captain	Chi Tong Lingyu — first-year point guard, No. 4 63 150
Head Coach	Taoka Moichi 87 309
Team Colors	White uniforms 247 309

Competitive Record

Competition / Match	Result	Notes
Practice game vs. Shohoku	Won, 110–60	Chi Tong's appointment as first-year captain became widely known after the 50-point victory. 63
Kanagawa preliminaries vs. Yanashita High	Won, 139–36	Second consecutive preliminary victory by more than 100 points. 78
Kanagawa preliminaries vs. Ichibon High	Won, 148–47	Ryonan won by 101 points despite Ichibon being their first notably capable opponent of the tournament. 79 87
Kanagawa preliminaries vs. Chita High	Won, 176–15	Set the qualifiers’ highest score and largest winning margin. 87
Kanagawa tournament vs. Jinjiuwu	Won, 113–57	Advanced to the quarterfinals; Chi Tong played only three minutes but broke the opposition’s momentum with steals and passes. 116
National Tournament, first round vs. Toyotama High	Won, 155–0	Shut out a prior national top-eight team, alarming the other teams in Ryonan’s group. 245
National Tournament vs. Daiei Academy	Won	Defeated Daiei after the Toyotama shutout, confirming Ryonan as more than a one-match surprise. 271 281
National Tournament vs. Nagashiro / “Great Wall”	Won, 112–65	Ryonan erased any chance of a comeback with a second-half offensive surge. 281 298
National Tournament vs. Aiwa Gakuin	Won	Defeated another established national powerhouse, drawing recognition as a legitimate championship contender. 309 318 336
National Tournament quarterfinal vs. Mingpeng Industrial High	Won, 105–71	Advanced to the national final four after dismantling Mingpeng’s offense and defense. 402 404
National Tournament semifinal vs. Shohoku	Won	Ryonan’s coordinated defense shut down Shohoku’s multi-point offense and secured a place in the final. 460 463
National Tournament final vs. Sannoh Industrial High	Won, 134–133	A buzzer-beating three-pointer overturned the final score and gave Ryonan the national championship. 529

History

Ryonan entered the story as a strong Kanagawa side built around Uozumi, Sendoh, Uekusa, Yueye Hongming, and Shandao Ryoji. Its initial starting lineup featured Uozumi at center, Sendoh at small forward, Yueye at shooting guard, and Uekusa at point guard. 48

Before the Kanagawa tournament, Chi Tong became the team’s first-year captain. Under his leadership, Ryonan crushed Shohoku 110–60 in a practice game and quickly developed a reputation for overwhelming victories. 63 The team proceeded to post repeated 100-point margins in the preliminaries, including 139–36 over Yanashita, 148–47 over Ichibon, and a record-setting 176–15 over Chita. 78 87

Ryonan’s prefectural success transformed it from a previously fourth-place Kanagawa team into a feared contender. Its pressure defense, rapid transitions, and Chi Tong’s command of the court caused opponents to treat the team as more dangerous than the established powers of Hainan and Shoyo. 77 104 126

At the National Tournament in Hiroshima, Ryonan announced itself by shutting out Toyotama High 155–0. It continued through Daiei Academy, Nagashiro, Aiwa Gakuin, Mingpeng Industrial, and Shohoku to reach the final in its first national appearance. 245 318 404 463

In the championship game against Sannoh Industrial High, Ryonan trailed by fourteen points during the second half but ultimately won 134–133 on a final three-pointer at the buzzer. 498 529 The team returned to Kanagawa as national champions and received a major school-wide welcome. 600

Team Identity

Ryonan is recognized by its white uniforms and a growing white-clad supporter base. By the National Tournament, its fans filled stands with banners for Chi Tong and Sendoh, white balloons, and streamers. 150 281

• Uniform color: White. 247 309
• Court presence: Opponents and spectators repeatedly describe the team’s collective aura as oppressive and coordinated. 126 150
• Public reputation: An unknown national debutant that rapidly became a nationwide basketball sensation. 218 464
• Fan nickname: Chi Tong and Sendoh are widely called Ryonan’s “Twin Aces” for their complementary control-and-scoring partnership. 282

Playing Style

Tempo Control and Court Prediction

Ryonan’s offense is directed by Chi Tong’s anticipation, passing, and ability to manipulate an opponent’s rhythm. He identifies habits, passing lanes, and tactical tendencies before or during games. 87 116 281

• Chi Tong recorded more than forty steals and more than forty assists in a previous tournament game. 107
• Against Jinjiuwu, he made three consecutive clean steals in a minute and controlled the match despite playing only three minutes. 116
• His analysis of Nagashiro’s players included technical traits, habits, weaknesses, and likely tactical combinations. 281
• He can disrupt opposing playmakers directly, as shown by his pressure on Shohoku’s Miyagi Ryota. 459 460

Suffocating Defense and Fast Breaks

Ryonan converts defensive stops into immediate transition offense. Its perimeter defense and interior protection force turnovers before opponents can establish their sets. 78 87

• Uekusa and Yueye Hongming form a perimeter defensive net, while Yu Zhu protects the paint. 78
• The team’s fast break can score within seconds of tip-off, such as Sendoh’s opening dunk against Kawanohe. 74
• Against Shohoku, Ryonan systematically restricted every starter: Rukawa’s drives, Miyagi’s organization, Mitsui’s perimeter shooting, Akagi’s interior play, and Sakuragi’s composure. 460
• Against Mingpeng Industrial, its varied scoring and constant pressure dismantled both the opponent’s offense and defense. 402

Coordinated Passing

Ryonan prioritizes quick ball movement and uses every player’s role to create high-percentage looks. 81 248

• Uekusa draws defenders before feeding Yueye for open three-pointers. 81
• Chi Tong’s no-look passing exploits defenders who overcommit to him. 248
• The team’s passing sequences involve wings, guards, and centers rather than relying solely on isolation play. 248 402

Phantom Sixth Man Tactics

Xiangtian Yanyi functions as Ryonan’s “phantom sixth man,” using elusive movement, surprise steals, and unconventional passing to disrupt defensive schemes. 211 336

• Her off-ball positioning allows her to appear unexpectedly in passing lanes for steals or cuts. 336
• She uses Gaze Induction to intercept passes, though the ability has strict time limits. 295 335
• Her mid-air pass that changed direction unsettled Aiwa Gakuin and forced its offense into caution. 335
• She began the Sannoh final as a starter, reflecting the team’s trust in her disruptive value. 478

Key Personnel

• Chi Tong Lingyu — First-year captain and point guard, No. 4; Ryonan’s primary strategist, passer, and defensive anticipator. 63 150 348
• Sendoh Akira / Sento — Second-year small forward, No. 7; elite scorer, transition threat, and the other half of Ryonan’s Twin Aces. 150 282
• Yu Zhu — Third-year center, No. 5; interior anchor whose rebounding, strength, and defense support Ryonan’s transition game. 150 283
• Fukuda Kicchou — Second-year power forward, No. 13; aggressive finisher and physical defender capable of provoking opponents into mistakes. 150 460
• Yueye Hongming — Second-year shooting guard, No. 8; perimeter defender who uses positioning and stamina pressure to neutralize shooters. 150 460
• Uekusa Tomoyuki — Second-year guard; quick defender and playmaker whose drives create open looks for teammates. 48 81
• Xiangtian Yanyi — First-year swingman, No. 14; Ryonan’s phantom sixth man and specialist in surprise interceptions and unconventional passing. 211 478
• Ikegami Ryoji — Ryonan player who assists with opponent preparation and joins the team’s major victories. 211 245
• Taoka Moichi — Head coach; helped guide Ryonan from repeated prefectural frustration to the national championship. 87 309 463

Relationships

• Shohoku High School — Major Kanagawa rival; Ryonan first defeated Shohoku by 50 points in practice, then beat them again in the National Tournament semifinal. 63 460 463
• Hainan University Affiliated High School — Longstanding Kanagawa powerhouse whom Ryonan defeated during the prefectural tournament, establishing itself as a genuine challenger. 218 308
• Shoyo High School — Established Kanagawa rival; Ryonan’s rise and Chi Tong’s arrival changed perceptions before their confrontation. 150
• Toyotama High School — Ryonan’s first National Tournament opponent; the 155–0 shutout made Ryonan a national sensation. 211 245
• Daiei Academy — Ryonan’s second national opponent; initially underestimated Ryonan’s shorter lineup before facing its coordinated offense. 247 248
• Sannoh Industrial High School — Final opponent and national powerhouse; Ryonan defeated Sannoh 134–133 to win the championship. 464 529

Trivia

• Ryonan had not qualified for the National Tournament the previous year, making its championship run an unprecedented leap. 318
• The team’s 155–0 win over Toyotama was considered a result unlikely to be broken in the National Tournament for years. 247
• Ryonan’s rise was so closely associated with Chi Tong that rivals remarked the team had been completely transformed by his addition. 463
• After winning the championship, Chi Tong was widely regarded as the new strongest high school point guard. 532