Ayako

Ayako is a manager of Shohoku Team, thru ups and down, she's there to cheer them (players) up and encouraging them to fight. She love basketball so much. Upon entry of trouble makers Sakuragi, Rukawa, and Mitsui, she now always smile and full of energy. She's the one who taught Sakuragi how to dribble well. Miyagi loves her so much. For him, she's the one giving him a reason to play basketball. Though manager of the team, she's also a student from Tomigaoka Junior High like of Rukawa.