OCs used in Volume 2

Hanabira JHS Players and Coaches

Starters:

Hideki Takeuchi (PF) - Power Forward (Freshman) - (His stats are in his Info Chapter)

Benjamin "Benjie" Nakamura (SF) - Small Forward (Freshman) - Versatile defender, fast-break finisher, and specializes in rim-finishing techniques.

Height: 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)

Weight: 140 pounds (63.5 kg)

Ryota Kobayashi (C) - Center (Sophomore) - Dominant low-post defender, rim protector, and interior scorer.

Height: 6 feet (183 cm)

Weight: 160 pounds (72.6 kg)

Kaito Suzuki (PG) - Point Guard (Senior) - Floor general, ball-handler, and defensive pest. Vice-captain

Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)

Weight: 135 pounds (61.2 kg)

Yuki Tanaka (SG) - Shooting Guard (Senior) - Sharpshooter, perimeter defender, and team captain.

Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)

Weight: 150 pounds (68 kg)

Bench Players:

Haruto Ito (SG) - Shooting Guard (Sophomore) - Energy player, hustle defender, and three-point threat.

Height: 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)

Weight: 138 pounds (62.6 kg)

Daiki Yamamoto (PF) - Power Forward (Senior) - Physical presence, interior defender, and rebounding specialist. *Ayumi's twin brother.

Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)

Weight: 155 pounds (70.3 kg)

Renjiro Sato (C) - Center (Freshman) - Developing post player, shot blocker, and rebounder.

Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)

Weight: 158 pounds (71.7 kg)

Tatsuya Morioka (PG) - Point Guard (Sophomore) - Veteran leader, playmaker, and defensive disruptor.

Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)

Weight: 130 pounds (59 kg)

Shogo Aoki (SF) - Small Forward (Freshman) - Defensive specialist, perimeter shooter, and transition scorer.

Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)

Weight: 142 pounds (64.4 kg)

Student Managers:

Megumi Takahashi (Freshman) - Megumi is a freshman student manager who has a keen interest in organization and teamwork. Although she's not particularly fond of basketball, she enjoys being part of the team and helps with equipment, water, and other logistical tasks during practices and games.

Ayumi Yamamoto (Senior) - Ayumi is a senior student manager who sees her role as an opportunity to contribute to the team's success. While basketball isn't her passion, she values teamwork and community spirit. Ayumi assists in coordinating schedules, managing team logistics, and providing support to players and coaches both on and off the court.

*Ayumi is Daiki's twin sister

Faculty Staff:

Coach Takahashi Yoshida - Known for his strategic defensive schemes, attention to detail, and player development.

Assistant Coach Naoki Suzuki - Specializes in offensive strategies, player positioning, and fast-paced gameplay.

Adviser Masato Tanaka - Teaches Mathematics and primarily represents the team on school meetings and helps on their practice matches, schedules and internal practices.

Co-Adviser Mr. David Williams - An assistant English teacher who assists in practice and provides insight to the coach and assistant coach as he is a former NCAA player in the USA.