Slam Dunk, Vol. 17 The bestselling series from Eisnernominated Takehiko Inoue, one

The bestselling series from Eisnernominated Takehiko Inoue, one of Japans greatest manga creators.

Winning isn't everything in the game of basketball, but who wants to come in second?

It takes dedication and discipline to be the best, and the Shohoku High hoops team wants to be just that.

They have one last year to make their captain's dream of reaching the finals come truewill they do it?

As the boys from Shohoku watch from the sidelines, the muchanticipated game between Ryonan High and Kainan High continues to heat up.

Kainan superstar Maki's stellar play helps swing the momentum back in his team's direction, aided in no small part by a key player from Ryonan getting into foul trouble.

However, Captain Akagi and company leave the game early when they receive an alarming bit of news: Coach Anzai has collapsed and is now in the hospital!