Following a devastating defeat to Kainan High, Team Shohoku, led by the freshly transformed Hanamichi Sakuragi, faces a new challenge from the mysterious basketball team of Ryoukufu High. Coach Anzai views this exhibition match as a chance for Shohoku to reclaim their lost confidence. However, the tables turn when Ryoukufu unveils a formidable lineup, posing a significant threat that could push Sakuragi and his teammates to their limits.