The First Slam Dunk - Point Guard Miyagi Ryota, Shoboku's blits captain, plays brainly and plays at the lightning speed to his opponent while keeping up with his schedule. Ryota, who was born and raised in Okinawa, had three -year-older brother. From an early age, Ryota became obsessed with basketball, following in the footsteps of his older brother, who was a famous local player. In the second year of high school, Ryota participants in the interhigh with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui at the basketball club of Shohoku High School. Now he is trying to challenge Sanno Kogyo, the champion.