Part- 413:

  As the group began to disperse, heading to the court to start practice, James felt an odd sense of excitement mixed with nervousness. He was ready, or at least, he thought he was. The court awaited him — the new challehe new enviro, and the eammates.

  “Let’s go show everyone what we do!” Kiyoshi shouted as he cpped his hands, rallying the team into a.

  James followed, his heart pounding in his chest. The moment had arrived. He didn’t kly what the future would hold, but he was eager to find out. The basketball court was calling, and he was ready to answer.

  The basketball court buzzed with energy as pyers gathered around, some eagerly stretg while others engaged in light versation. The sun overhead bathed the se in warmth, casting shadows of the pyers on the ground. The crisp sound of basketballs boung echoed through the open court. James felt a surge of excitement mixed with a hint of ay as he stood among the pyers, trying to settle into his new role.

  Kiyoshi, the team captain, stood at the ter, his athletic figure exuding fidend authority. He sed the group, his eyes sweeping across the faces of both the seasoned pyers and the new recruits. With a quick motion, he cpped his hands together, capturing everyone’s attention.

  “Alright, everyoime to get moving. Let’s break into two teams for a practice match,” Kiyoshi said with enthusiasm. His voice carried across the court, and the pyers immediately began shifting into position. “This will give the new guys a ce to get a feel for the game, and the rest of us sharpen our skills too.”

  The pyers nodded in agreement, the air thick with anticipation. James, standing at the back of the group, felt a flutter of nerves in his stomach. He had always been athletic, but basketball was a differe from judo, and he wasn’t sure how he would fare. Still, he was determio give it his best shot.

  Kiyoshi quickly divided the teams:

  - **Team 1:** Kiyoshi, James, Robi, Faisal, and Adnan- **Team 2:** Ahsan, Tariq, dan, Hasnaen, and Rifat

  The pyers were already positioning themselves when the whistle blew, signaling the start of the game. Team 1 took possession of the ball first. Robi, the t ter of Team 1, took a anding stan the paint. His size and strength were immediately apparent as he grasped the ball, t over the other pyers. He quickly passed it to Kiyoshi, who immediately took trol of the ball and began to dribble it down the court.

  Kiyoshi’s movements were fluid and precise as he weaved in and out of defenders. His eyes were always sing the court, looking for an opening. He performed a quick crossover to fake out dan, then spun around Tariq to clear space for his shot. However, just as he was about to take the jump shot, he noticed Robi he basket, ready to domih his height.

  With a swift gnce, Kiyoshi passed the ball to Robi, who effortlessly leapt into the air. His strong legs propelled him upward, and with a powerful thrust of his arms, he duhe ball into the hoop with a resounding crash. The crowd of pyers on the sidelied into appuse as the ball swished through the .