Character profile
Kaede Rukawa
流川楓Super Rookie
Biography
Kaede Rukawa is Sakuragi's basketball rival and almost his opposite: skilled at the game and attractive to girls, but cold and unfeeling. A first-year small forward, he aims to become the best high-school player in Japan. His hobby is sleeping, and he is often asleep when not on the court.
Story spoilers
After being outplayed by Sawakita during the Sannoh match, Rukawa changes his style to pass the ball. His pass leads to Sakuragi's winning shot. He is subsequently selected for the All-Japan basketball team.
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