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- 1 I'm Really a Slam Dunk Master 我真是灌篮高手 In his previous life, Duan Fei was a miserable office drone, running around every day just to make ends meet. In this life, he's a basketball superstar, a three-point king, and the hero in the eyes of the girl he loved as a boy. 32Reads—Score—Shelves
- 2 Three Years Abroad, and I Ruled the Island's High School Basketball Scene 留学三年，我称霸了岛国高中篮坛 [The hottest campus basketball novel of 2024] + [No System] + [No heroine] + [Youthful passion] + [Ruling the island nation's high school basketball scene] Note: The protagonist is incredibly strong and utterly dominates island-nation high schoolers. The story stays logical while offering plenty of laughs and thrilling moments. Professional basketball terms are explained, so you can enjoy it even if you don't know how to play! In 2009, fifteen-year-old Wang Zhe transfers to a place called Beiye 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 Basketball: Glory Reborn 篮球：再续荣耀 [One Female Lead + Mixed-Race Prodigy + School Basketball + National Team + NBA] PS: CUBA → World Cup → NCAA → NBA → Olympics (tentative) Once hailed as “America’s top high school prospect,” this young man spent two years in the wilderness after a series of setbacks. Then an unexpected event led him to pick up a basketball again. His former teammates are now some of America’s hottest basketball stars. From this moment on, the young basketball player Lin Chen will reclaim the glory he once kne 21Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 The Age of Miracles 奇迹的时代 In an age of miracles, a group of basketball-loving boys grow together, persevere, and sweat it out. They break through and shoot. See how they take the court by storm. 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 5 I Can't Play Basketball? Just Watch Me 我不会打篮球？我偏要打给你看 When a twist of fate lands the trio of class-skippers from the back row on the Tianlan High School basketball team, nobody believes that Lin Yan, who just wants to lie flat, the scrawny Monkey, and the chubby Fat Tiger can make waves among a group of passionate young players. But no one expects this hastily assembled team to spark something real through one scrimmage and official game after another! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 Basketball, Pure and Simple 篮儿本色 Yuwen Yan grew up traveling all over with his parents and never spent more than a year at any one school. A basketball enthusiast, he always played wherever he went. Then, by chance, the former principal of his parents’ school tracked him down and invited him to join the school basketball team. That was how Yuwen Yan began his basketball career! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 Kuroko's Basketball: I Loaded the Grind King System 黑篮：我加载了卷王系统 Murakami Yu transmigrates into the world of Kuroko's Basketball and awakens the Grindset System. Though he's judged to have a limited ceiling of talent and destined to fail, he keeps pushing himself and gradually defeats every member of the Generation of Miracles. (Kuroko's Basketball fanfic + growth-focused story + not on the protagonist's team) 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 Basketball: Heaven-Defying Comprehension, All-Around Point Guard 篮球：悟性逆天，全能控卫 Opening his eyes, Lin Yun found himself slumped over a desk in Class 3, Grade 11. Reborn, he had returned to where the dream began. With extraordinary talent for learning and relentless training, he forged ahead in the world of basketball. The provincial league, the National High School Basketball Cup, the CBA, the NBA... From steady shooting to pinpoint three-pointers. From tomahawk dunks to 360-degree spins ending in two-handed rim-rattling slams. From double-crossovers to leaning, pull-up jum —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 9 My Childhood Friend and I Dominate the Nation 我和发小制霸全国 [Sports] [Passionate] [Basketball] [National Tournament] [Genius] The Mingyue No. 1 High School basketball team is going through the growing pains of replacing its veterans with younger players. Lei Yu, an MVP in the middle school tournament, has made a name for himself and is determined to lead the team to the national tournament. 209Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 Artist of the Court 球场艺术家 [A practice story from the author's early days] At the national tournament, first-year student Xiao Yi is interviewed by a reporter as the strongest high school player in the West for the class of 2019. Reporter: Hello, Xiao Yi. How can we dribble as effortlessly as you do? Could you share your secret with everyone? Xiao Yi: Talent can't be learned... With that, he turned and walked away, leaving the reporter awkwardly standing there. Until then, no one had dared believe that Xiao Yi had been pl 264Reads7.2Score—Shelves
- 11 Kuroko's Basketball: The Eye of the Azure Sky 黑篮：苍天之瞳 After transmigrating into the world of Kuroko's Basketball, Lu Ming unlocks the [Satoru Gojo Template]. With striking white hair and the «Eyes of the Azure Sky» wreathed in white mist, he’s impossibly handsome, but utterly unrestrained in personality. He hates the high-minded talk of “teamwork,” despises the weak huddling together, and believes in absolute strength. From the start, he joins Teiko and crushes the Generation of Miracles through sheer superiority, like a tyrant! [Six Eyes] grants a 396Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 12 A Basketball Adventure 篮球奇遇 A year ago, his superb skills led a struggling team in a fierce battle against the champion high school, right down to the final moments... A year later, fate brought him to a university, where he somehow failed to make the freshman team for the campus cup... Just as he thought his basketball career was over, an interdepartmental class league got underway, and Lin Feng’s gears began to turn... 13Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 Kuroko's Basketball: Stealing Momoi's First Kiss from the Start 黑篮：开局夺走桃井初吻 He transmigrates to a parallel world of Kuroko's Basketball and rediscovers his old love of basketball! “Brother, since I've inherited your body, I'll carry on with your unfinished dream!” Kiki Kenichi was once the best friend of Daiki Aomine and Satsuki Momoi. Basketball brought them together, but it also drove them apart. In the end, he was brutally murdered on the street, and Li Xianyi, one of the transmigration crowd, happened to take over his body. Given a second life, Li Xianyi decides to 56Reads—Score—Shelves
- 14 Kuroko's Basketball: Beyond the Miracles 黑篮：超越奇迹 The genius basketball player Baize dies in an “accident.” When he opens his eyes again, he finds himself in the world of Kuroko's Basketball, carrying the [Strongest Player System]. From that moment on, the Miracles who dominated the middle school courts are no longer invincible. On the high school basketball court, only one person stands at the very top. And the beginning of it all… Goes back to a one-on-one match with Ryota Kise… 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 15 One Lesson to Godhood 一节超神 A basketball novel with no System. The protagonist grows little by little, from school basketball to streetball, from CUBA to the CBA, and finally to the NBA, ultimately leading the national team to an Olympic gold medal. This is a novel about youth, school life, love, friendship, and basketball. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 Basketball Boy 篮球BOY [School basketball + genius point guard + basketball skills] The protagonist, Lin Feng, has extraordinary leaping and explosive power, along with an exceptional ability to learn and understand. After just two months of learning basketball, he makes the school team, embarking on his basketball journey. Here you'll find the friendships, romance, and family bonds of youth. We hope all of you who love basketball will enjoy discussing and learning from the story, and reminiscing together about the yo 16Reads—Score—Shelves
- 17 One Shot to Godhood: Leading China's Men's Basketball Team Back to the Top 一球超神：带领华夏男篮重回巅峰 This is a contemporary urban basketball novel with no System. Twenty years ago, Huaxia’s men’s basketball team went from its golden age into decline, following the same path as the national soccer team and becoming a laughingstock around the world. Lin Yuanyang and William gradually make their way from school basketball to the professional game. Along the way, they expose numerous scandals and ultimately fight through every obstacle, bringing the men’s team back from its low point to the top. Wh 20Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 Kuroko's Basketball: The Rainbow of Miracles 黑篮：奇迹的彩虹 Kuroko's Basketball is a manga by Fujimaki Tadatoshi that began serialization in December 2008 and has since been adapted into an anime. The series is about basketball and tells the story of Teiko Middle School, renowned for the sport, and its five players known as the Generation of Miracles: Daiki Aomine, Shintaro Midorima, Atsushi Murasakibara, Seijuro Akashi, Ryota Kise, and the mysterious sixth man, Tetsuya Kuroko. This is a Kuroko's Basketball fanfiction. It mainly follows the happy times t —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 NBA: Amen Thompson's Body Template from the Start NBA，开局阿门汤普森身体模板 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 246Reads6.2Score118Shelves
- 20 After Half a Year of Slacking Off, the Campus Belle Begs Me to Return to the Arena 摆烂半年，校花求我重返赛场 [The rating just came in, and it’ll rise later] Six months ago, junior-high basketball prodigy Qi Lin lost himself on the court during the regional finals and missed the final shot. The invisible pressure eventually made him give up on his dream and become an ordinary high school student... He planned to live out an unremarkable life, inheriting a vast family fortune, but was forcibly swept into a storm of redemption and dreams... This is a basketball story about breaking apart and rebuilding, a 2.7kReads6.7Score157Shelves
- 21 Basketball: The Reborn Yao Ming 篮坛：重生的姚明 Yao Ming, the superstar who left an indelible mark on Chinese basketball and the global game, saw his fate take a sudden turn after an accident: he was reborn! When he opened his eyes again, he found himself back in his youth, before he had begun his professional basketball career, in those days of endless dreams and burning passion. Memories of the past surged back like a tide: the sweat he shed on the court, the joy of winning championships, and the regret of missed opportunities due to injur 88Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 With Every Basketball Shot, I Send My Youth Soaring 我用篮球投出去的是青春飞扬 Gifted and disciplined, Guo Ling has already won three consecutive national junior high basketball championships and three straight MVP awards. What kind of sensation will he make in high school, and how great will his future achievements be? With basketball, I shoot for a youth that soars! With basketball, I slam dunk all my passion and recklessness! I love basketball! In this wonderful world of basketball, there is warm family love, beautiful romance, and passionate brotherhood... 90Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 NBA: Windy City No. 7, Peak T-Mac from the Start NBA：风城七号，开局巅峰麦迪 Basketball doesn’t lie, but Lin Yan sure knows how to humblebrag! When you wake up and find you’ve transmigrated back to 2006, become a Chinese-American freshman at the University of Illinois, and acquired the [Legendary Template System], with a prime Tracy McGrady experience card right from the start and Kobe’s fadeaway, Jordan’s post game, Pippen’s defense, and more waiting to unlock… What would you do? Lin Yan’s choices: 1. Sigh at a young Kevin Durant in the locker room: “Kevin, remember —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 24 Making Up for Lost Time: My Basketball Dream 弥补遗憾：我的篮球梦 System + one female lead + feel-good power fantasy Office worker Ye Pingsheng transmigrates into a parallel world and binds himself to the “Strongest 3D Player System.” From there, he fights his way up from high school courts to the NBA championship podium, embarking on a legendary journey. 16Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 Super Underdog: No Brothers, No Basketball 超级草根：无兄弟，不篮球 In the sweltering summer of 2018 in Xi’an, a single injury shattered the professional dream of young prodigy Lu Xun. Unwilling to live in the glory of the past, he became a lone wolf on the streetball court: never joining a team, never passing, never standing shoulder to shoulder with anyone. Until one ordinary office worker, Wang Xiang, asked, “Hey, man, can you let me play a game with you?” His words drove a wedge into Lu Xun’s tightly locked world... When the lone wolf first turns around a 66Reads—Score—Shelves
- 26 Jiahao Gets Stronger? Hitting Backcourt Threes in Garbage Time 嘉豪就变强？垃圾时间投后场三分 Kobe fan and LeBron hater + taking over the Purple and Gold's mantle + snatching away opportunities + a dynasty chasing consecutive titles + an unstoppable all-around guard He transmigrates to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2015, on the eve of Kobe's retirement announcement. Niu Bi is bound to the [Jiahao Gets Stronger System: Basketball Special Edition]. The System's core rule: the more chuuni you act, the more you show off, and the more you embarrass yourself in public, the stronger you become! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 Anime Crossover: Starting with Kuroko's Basketball 综漫：从黑篮开始 “From that year on, every team in the country remembered the name Shinmi Isshin!” “A man who surpassed an age of miracles!” And the story begins when Shinmi Isshin joins an academy called “Fog Sea.” 15Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 Kuroko's Basketball: The First of the Miracles 黑篮之奇迹的第一人 After sacrificing himself to save a child, Beitian is reborn in the worlds of Kuroko's Basketball and The Prince of Tennis following a car accident. Now the gears of fate begin to turn. Kings versus Miracles: will the Kings fall, or will the Miracles be crushed? Anything is possible. Beitian leads his own team and writes his legend at the National Tournament, the Winter Cup, and the Summer Cup. No System, slow growth. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 Because I'm a Basketball Player 因为我是篮球手 This is the greatest showdown between high schoolers from China and Japan. Pu Luo, a freshman at Lucang High School in his hometown, lives in Fengdu, the basketball paradise of San Zhuang Province, where powerful teams from all over gather. The players who make the TOP rankings are the brightest stars in Fengdu. Fengdu No. 1 High School has TOP 1 Liang Yiyuan and TOP 2 Chu Tianning. Fengdu No. 2 High School has TOP 3 Liu Hang. Xincheng High School has TOP 4 Lin Jianyang. Baima High School has TO 21Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 30 Waiting for the Clouds to Part 盼至云舒时 “Remember me, but don’t miss me for too long.” [Rebellious Basketball Prodigy × Gentle First Love] [Mutual Devotion · Sweet-and-Sour Angst · High-Octane Competition] The ultimate male-oriented fantasy: every boy who plays basketball dreams of becoming the greatest player in the world one day. Have you ever imagined making it to the NBA, or even leading your national team to Olympic gold? Open this novel and let all your fantasies come true. Qu City No. 11 High School welcomed a stunningly handso —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 31 NBA: A Defensive Ace Template from the Start NBA开局模板防守悍将 [NBA + System + Big Ben talent + growth story + trash talk king] [Big Ben template] [Building a Lakers dynasty] [Daily life with actresses] In 2007, Ling Yi activated the Big Ben template, rose from the bench, and began his own basketball legend! 17.5kReads7.1Score1.1kShelves
- 32 The Basketball Emperor 篮球皇帝 Huang Xiang has loved basketball since he was a child. Family circumstances made him give up on it several times, but in the end, he returned to the court. He began his battles on China’s CUBA courts before ultimately reaching the NBA, the stage of his dreams. He is one of the new generation of swingmen, and a hot-blooded young man who would go to the ends of the earth for his friends... The basketball bounces on, its sights set on the hoop. This is a thrilling basketball novel that breaks the c 225Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 33 Those Glorious Days of Basketball 那些火热的篮球时光 After winning the national high school basketball championship, Su Cong unexpectedly transfers to the school he defeated the previous year and is held back a grade, all because of his poor academic performance and his father's job transfer. After changing his name, he starts a new life. With a new identity and a fresh start, he rediscovers his basketball dream and once again pursues the national championship alongside a group of old rivals and new teammates. Even stronger opponents and a series 427Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 34 Reborn: Yao Ming Returns to the Peak for the Beijing Olympics 重生之巅峰大姚再战北京奥运 No System + NBA + Olympics + World Championships. Come witness Yao, Sun Yue, and Yi Jianlian join forces to complete basketball’s Grand Slam! Not many people have rated it yet, but the score will rise! He’s back in the NBA. In his first season, he sweeps his old nemesis the Jazz in the playoffs, then takes down the Spurs, meeting Yi Jianlian’s Suns in the Western Conference Finals! He wins the championship over LeBron James! Yao Ming is reborn on the eve of the 2008 Olympics, carrying all t 2kReads6.7Score115Shelves
- 35 Kuroko's Basketball: Starting with Maxed-Out Talent to Dominate the NBA 黑篮：从满级天赋开始霸网NBA The Generation of Miracles in Japan. Who can defeat a group of once-in-a-decade basketball prodigies? Only me, Wang Feng of China! Reporter: “The whole internet says you’re a bunch of monsters who play like you’re cheating. Will Wang Feng overturn your Age of Miracles?” Seijuro Akashi: “I never knew what defeat was, because I was king. But… Wang Feng is a god.” Shintaro Midorima: “There’s no shame in it. Fate is on Wang Feng’s side. Against him, there’s no such thing as luck…” Daiki Aomine: “The 93Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 Kuroko's Basketball: Max-Level Physical Talent from the Start 黑篮：开局满级身体天赋 Also known as: “Even Chuunibyou Kids Have to Play Basketball!” “I'm Over Six-Foot-Six, So Why Do I Have to Play Center?” “My Team's Female Consultant Is a Fan of Mine” “How I Made Kuroko Learn to Shoot Floaters and Threes” “How a Hall of Famer Played in a Tokyo High School League” “How the Celtics' Head Trainer Went Back to 2013 to Play Basketball” “How a Peak Floor-Running Player Played After Getting the Body of an Elite High-Flyer” Wilt Chamberlain: If Yang Xiao had been on my team, Russell wo 62Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 37 I Dominate the Court in Kuroko's Basketball 黑篮的我打爆全场 Don’t look, don’t look, stop looking. Have some shame... 102Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 Waiting for the Trees to Bloom 等到一树花开 [Features many NBA, CBA, and streetball figures] [Transmigration, a touch of fantasy, sports novel, female lead appears relatively late] [On the eve of the Paris Olympics, Chinese basketball player Fan Bo wakes up to find himself pulled into a brand-new parallel world, where the rules of basketball have been turned upside down…] [Game 5 of the 1997 Finals. With the appearance of the Basketball Soul, everything changes from that moment on…] [Who are you?] [I am you from this world. You can 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 Kuroko's Basketball: Starting with the Miracle Generation's Game-Winning Shot 黑蓝：从绝杀奇迹世代开始 [Keywords: crossover, basketball, original team, daily life] The Generation of Miracles, the Uncrowned Kings, Taiga Kagami, Tatsuya Himuro... This is an age of basketball brimming with stars. Chi Fei transmigrates into this world, picks up a ball, and smiles at the big shots. “Let me join in. I’m not very good.” Everyone else: “Give me the ball! I want to go home!” P.S. I messed up the name because my brain was fried. I can’t change it now that the contract’s signed, so please bear with me. 74Reads—Score—Shelves
- 40 Shooting Guard Glory 分卫荣光 Du Lei, a Chinese player, was selected by the Thunder with the 14th pick in 2015-16. Compared to Klay Thompson, he combines pinpoint shooting with tenacious defense, becoming one of the new Thunder Big Three and helping the team pursue glory. After later moving to New York, he is crowned the "King of New York" with his unstoppable scoring and clutch performances. His brilliance on the court and distinctive Eastern charm make him the object of admiration for countless women, as he writes a passio 20Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 Campus Basketball Storm 校园篮球风暴 An Eagle Fist master rises on campus. Song Wei starts playing basketball because he doesn’t want to go to class, but soon falls in love with this passionate sport. He helps his school embark on a basketball dream of its own. No cheats, no rebirth, no lucky encounters, no stats: just a young martial artist with a dream of playing basketball. I hope everyone who loves basketball will follow his story and look back on the game we once loved together... basketball. 811Reads7.4Score—Shelves
- 42 That's Not How You Play Basketball 篮球不是这么打的 [National High School League] + [Comeback] + [System] (Not Overpowered) With one second left in the game, Bai Yichen catches a pass and sinks a three-pointer, overturning the score and winning the game at the buzzer! He leads his team to the national high school championship! But afterward, a fight breaks out in the locker room, and he is kicked off the team. What will he do now? 113Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 After Returning Home, I Dominated the High School League! 回国以后，我统治了高中联赛！ (Basketball + Genius + One Female Lead) Yungang has become a basketball city in recent years, with courts everywhere and a passionate atmosphere. This year, geniuses from all over the country have gathered here in droves. Sixteen-year-old Xu Nuo has just returned from abroad, and seems to be only one of them...? But the people around him don't see it that way! 4.6kReads8.7Score306Shelves
- 44 Basketball Maniac 球狂 “In the history of Chinese basketball, Chen Yi’s physical gifts are absolutely explosive! Look at him, going to work one-on-one again.” The famous courtside commentator Whale delivers the call with fiery enthusiasm. During an ordinary basketball game, Chen Yi transmigrates back to his high school days. He rediscovers his love for the game, continues pursuing his basketball dream, cherishes his second chance, and makes up for the regrets of his youth. This is pure school basketball, where a gro 36Reads—Score—Shelves
- 45 Campus Basketball: The Five-Star Transfer Student 2 校园篮球之五星转校生2 National High School Basketball League, Regional Finals, Postgame Interview Reporter: Hello, Su Yang! Su Yang: Hello. Reporter: Why did you choose to join South China High School? Su Yang: Love, faith, and paying tribute to a legend. Reporter: But everyone says you did it to chase girls? Su Yang: Get lost! … This is the second installment of Campus Basketball. Welcome back, everyone ^_^ 24.3kReads8.6Score2.2kShelves
- 46 A Dream of Perseverance 持之以恒的梦想 [No System basketball + a cast chasing their dreams + a story of growth + campus romance + conquering the NBA + realizing dreams on the international stage] Dreams are like the countless stars in the night sky. Some disappear, while others shine on forever. This is a story about chasing dreams through basketball. It is not just about the characters' dreams, but also the author's dream of writing. Part One: The School Years The protagonist, You Yuyang, starts out with some serious flaws in his 15Reads7.7Score—Shelves
- 47 Reborn in 2002: Teammates with Yao Ming and Kobe 重生2002，和姚明科比做队友 [Reborn + System + Campus Beauty + Slow-Burn Pacing + No Mindless Wish Fulfillment + NBA + Olympics] Lin Fei, a wage-slave programmer, dies suddenly from overwork. When he opens his eyes, he has been reborn in 2002 as a high school freshman! A top-tier point guard! Starting with the school team, he tears through the school league, the city league, and the national youth league. At 17, he joins the CBA, plays for two years, and wins two championships. At 18, he enters the NBA draft and is picked 1.9kReads6.5Score134Shelves
- 48 NBA in Another World: I'm Not That Good, So Put Me on a Team 异界NBA：哥们不太会，加一队 [Otherworld Card Basketball + NBA Superstars Descend + No Female Lead, Passionate Competition + System Support] Ling Xuan was a rising dunk specialist in the modern basketball world. At a highly anticipated dunk contest, he once shattered the backboard with a jaw-dropping, powerful slam dunk. But this feat became the turning point of his fate: the falling backboard struck him mercilessly, bringing his life to an abrupt end. Yet fate had apparently not finished with him. A wisp of his lingering s 28Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 NBA: Who's the GOAT? Oh, It's Me NBA：谁是神，啊原来是我啊 In 1990, the NBA was on the verge of going global. Michael Jordan was about to complete his first three-peat dynasty, and his path to greatness had only just begun. Since I’ve been reborn, let’s start with a modest goal: take Jordan off his pedestal and claim it for myself. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 NBA: The Whole League Goes Into Tanking Mode for Me NBA：全联盟为我开启摆烂模式 This world is eager to hear stories of young people achieving greatness! Reborn as a massive center, a paint enforcer, and a scoring Swiss army knife! I’ll usher in a new era of Yao Ming’s legacy. China will rule the world of basketball. A city built around a superstar! One man, one city! Jokic: “I want to be the next Wang Zekai. I hope I can share my Coke with him!” The Greek Freak: “We can’t compete with Wang Zekai for MVP!” Embiid: “What, play against Wang Zekai? My groin hurts. I’m sitting t 10Reads7.4Score—Shelves
