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A new scholarship from Inoue Takehiko, called Slam Dunk Scholarship, was established for aspiring Japanese students in 2006.

Only the first twenty episodes were dubbed into English by Geneon Entertainment.

Sakuragi could've broken the High School record in number of rebounds against Tsukubu High School if not called for a charging foul due to his physical contact with Koichirou Rango, which knocked the latter down the floor.

Sakuragi became a Jordan Sneakerhead from Chieko of Chieko Sports store. His first pair that he bought for only 30 yen was white Air Jordan VI with red streaks. This was the same pair Michael Jordan wore in 1991 en route to his, and the Bulls' first championship.

Sakuragi is known to never wear socks.