 Then, trained by Akagi, he becomes a formidable rebounder, which becomes his claim to fame throughout the latter half of the series.His jump shooting is then developed by Coach Anzai, who has him make 20,000 shots in a week.However, he also injured his back during the match against Sannoh when saving the ball from going off the court, and underwent rehabilitation after Shohoku's subsequent loss to Aiwa Academy.