They stretched their limbs and warmed up in the meantime to prepare for their tryout game. May called their names and they lined up in her front. Making them showcase their stature and build. May was looking at them and asked them one by one what was their position and specialty.
All the first years lined up and then said their answers. All replied with confidence in their words.
"I am Jin, I am a slasher and a Power Forward!"
"I am Shin, I am a shooter and a Shooting guard."
"I am Kishi, I am a playmaker and a Point guard."
"I am Aizawa, I am a Defender and a Center."
The two then were asked this time. Xin was nervous what to say and even Renji too. The two were the most nervous out of all the players. "I am Xin, I specialized at passes and a playmaker."
May looked at him and he immediately knew, his shoulders were well formed. Slim but strong. He got it from extensive throws of ball from his past years.
"I am Renji, I specialized at lockdown defense and steals." Renji announced. "I can point guard or shooting guard ma'am!" This time more resolute.
He immediately was stared at. She was impressed. Even without looking at Renji, May immediately knew he was indeed exercising. He has well formed body and was tall. Just minus the fatigue he has and he would be a monster in the court. But for now, he was just in his 30 percent. He managed to get back his other 20 percent by his sleep.
The other ones were called and they were all far less appealing to May. Their bodies were stout and also lacked the passion to win the upcoming Cup. The tryouts then proceeded. And they were all measured by the drills. Shooting, passing, dribbles, stamina, all were passed by Renji with passing remarks. He was able to make it to the bare minimum.
Meanwhile, Xin was excelling in passes. A good catch of the ball and a flick of his hands, he decided when to pass the ball in a speed that surpasses average players.
Also, he could pass in a drive pass or what they called the initiator's pass. He was fast in his judgement to where the ball would go and pass it with great speed. Kudos to his years in baseball.
But his dream was to be a Basketball player. Renji gave him a chance and that was why he was glad to step on the court once again.
Renji received his passes and was shocked. He could read the situation and pass it in an offensive pass. Initiating a score for the team. May was impressed and wondered where did Renji recruited such a talent. She asked him and he said was "Secret!". Making May to pout and smacked his back.
"Bwahahah! Good job, good job!" She laughed heartily and was glad that they could change plans with him on the team.
Now it was time, the tryout game they were all awaiting for. All were showcasing their specialties and only Renji was not the one to show. He still has plans and was still weak. Though Xin could pass and initiate an alley hoop to Kevin. Making Kevin to dunk the ball into the ring.
Bam!
"Yosha! Xin you're the best! Let's do that again! Hey May, Include this passing prodigy to the first string!" Renji shouted to May. He immediately patted him and was laughing. "Bwahahahah!" The other players tried to do alley hoop and they all noticed Xin's talent. Making him to smile even though he was an introvert, shy, and, silent person. He finally conquered his inner demons and went out of his shell. A sprout of blossoming talent was now appearing.
Renji was delighted that this person was in their team. Renji saw this person in his past life. When he was still in the past where he was in his wheelchair. He deeply remembered his face as he was the one who leveled up their game. He was in Kaito University in the past but was not recognized as he was not able to dribble. Unlike the other prodigies. He was like Renji, a bench warmer. But he quitted basketball even before his talent to show.
Now, it would be different, he discovered him before others. He would be an engine for the team to revolutionize their play!
Renji then introduced him to the team. "Everyone! This is Xin, from Kaito basketball club!" Renji mentioned.
"Oh wow, well that explains it!"
"He was a monster in passes, that is surely from the Kaito!" Other players mentioned.
"Well, I am not in first string." Xin gulped his saliva. "I quitted basketball after the coach did not recognized my play," he added.
Renji, then patted his back. "Well, let's make them regret his decision!"
"Yeah!" He added, "Well, we did not met in the basketball club in Kaito as he quitted and I just joined that time. He was my senior," Renji added.
"Ah well, hehe we did not ask." Kevin said to him. Then pulled Xin to practice more.
"Hey! Believe me for once!" Renji protested. "I am indeed from Kaito!" Still, he was not believed. Despite everything.
He immediately clicked his tongue. Though he was happy that they believed Xin as someone from Kaito.
His defeat from Kevin made his fans to become disappointed and did not believe him anymore. "Well, I did not want to become a feeler and imposter but this is too much, sigh."
They immediately went to know each other and Shin finally got to know Xin. He realized that Xin was what they need in the triple pass technique that Renji mentioned. Like a good passer and two shooters that would score. Xin was needed for it to become effective.
Now, Shin and Xin together with Renji, practiced the flow. Making them create an offensive technique that he introduced.
Prrrrrttttt!!!!
May blowed the whistle and they all rounded up. "I will select now the first string and second string! Specifically the first 5! But before that, let's play with a match. Second years versus First years!"
"Huh!?" All muttered.
"Well sure!" Renji shouted. "Let's destroy them Xin!"
"Yeah!" Xin added.