Episode 4

S1 E4: Riding high on his victory over Akagi, Hanamichi breaks into the team locker room and wears Akagi's uniform. However, Akagi refuses to acknowledge Hanamichi's spot on the team and does not take Hanamichi seriously. Thinking that Akagi will be impressed by his persistence, Hanamichi forcefully presses his case to the others on the team without avail. But it's only when Hanamichi spends an entire night alone, cleaning the gym and polishing basketballs that Akagi approves of the rowdy freshman.