Prefecture: Kanagawa

Head Coach: Unknown

Captain: Unknown

Vice-captain: Unknown

Starters: Unknown

Takahata High School’s basketball team appears briefly in Slam Dunk as one of Shohoku’s early opponents in the Kanagawa Prefectural Tournament. While not a top-tier team, Takahata represents the competitive depth of the region and provides Shohoku with another opportunity to demonstrate their growing skills and cohesion. The game ends in a decisive Shohoku victory, continuing their momentum through the tournament. Notably, during this match, Shohoku’s Hanamichi Sakuragi fouls out, highlighting both his aggressive style and developing understanding of the game. Takahata serves as a stepping stone in Shohoku’s journey, emphasizing the team’s rising dominance in the prefecture.