From the Generation of Miracles to the lesser-known Uncrowned Kings, Kuroko's Basketball showcases some impressive players. While every player seems to have a trump card or two up their sleeve, only a few truly distinguish themselves as the series' strongest players. These players proved themselves some of Kuroko's Basketball's most formidable opponents.If they were ever to make a national team, they'd certainly win big at any tournament. Whether it's enhanced comprehension of practical skills or special moves that are borderline superhuman, these characters stand out from the other nine players on the court at any given time.
10 Reo Mibuchi Excels At Shooting Three-Pointers
Reo Mibuchi is Rakuzan's shooting guard. He's also one of the Uncrowned Kings. Reo excels at shooting three-pointers and he even has three variations of his shots. Aptly titled Heaven, Earth, and Void, each variation of the three-point shot has different strengths.
When Reo shoots Heaven, he jumps extraordinarily high and shoots a fadeaway so the opponent cannot block the shot. Reo purposely draws his opponent into a foul when he shoots Earth by creating physical contact with a defensive player. Finally, Void prevents the defensive player from jumping at all. To perform this, Reo squats very low and then suddenly jumps very high — taking advantage of the defense's paralyzed response time.
9 Teppei Kiyoshi Specializes In Defense
As the founding member of Seirin's basketball team and a member of the Uncrowned Kings, Teppei has proven himself a valuable candidate to be the ace of any team. He's skilled in several aspects of basketball, but he specializes in defense. It's safe to say that his defense is one of the major elements that carried Seirin through a few games.
Not only is he good at blocking the ball, but Teppei is also exceptional at rebounding thanks to his Vice Claw. Though he isn't the tallest, his skills as a center make him a formidable opponent for any player taller than him.
8 Tatsuya Himuro Could Compete With Pro Players
Though Tatsuya isn't on the same level as the Generation of Miracles, it's undeniable that he's a basketball prodigy who plays at their level. As Yosen High's shooting guard, Tatsuya has proven himself a polished player with abilities that could even rival professional players.
Notably, his ability to perfectly fake a shot is on-par with NBA players. He's agile enough to make fake shots repetitively and his opponents will fall for it every time. Additionally, Tatsuya's Mirage Shot is one of the most complicated. While he seems like he's just shooting a typical two-point shot, he actually tosses the ball twice. The first toss is to trick the defense into jumping, but the second toss is the actual shot.
7 Shintaro Midorima's Shooting Skills Seem Superhuman
Shintaro Midorima is one of the Generation of Miracles. Currently Shutoku High's vice-captain and shooting guard, Shintaro's proven that his eccentric tendencies serve him well on the court.
Ultimately, shooting is the most important part of basketball. Luckily for Shintaro, his ability to shoot the ball seems superhuman. Shintaro can score from the opposite end of the court with absolute accuracy. His shots take on a dizzyingly high trajectory, and it's nearly impossible for the average player to stop him. Shintaro only shoots when he's absolutely confident that he'll score.
6 Daiki Aomine's Objective Athleticism Overpowers His Lack Of Formal Training
As a member of the Generation of Miracles, Daiki Aomine is a monster on the court. He's got pure skills, raw athleticism, and an excellent understanding of the game despite lacking formal training. Thus, the majority of Daiki's basketball comprehension is thanks to streetball.
Daiki is incredibly agile and has an unorthodox playing style. One of his most powerful moves is the formless shot. He can maneuver the ball from any position or angle with a second's notice — with complete accuracy. Even teams with the best defensive players have difficulty handling Daiki's skills.
5 Atsushi Murasakibara Lacks Enthusiasm, But He Makes Up For It With Physical Strength
Atsushi Murasakibara is a member of the Generation of Miracles. He's also Yosen High's ace and center. Though he lacks enthusiasm, he makes up for it with his objective physical strength on the court. Standing at 6'10, Atsushi's height gives him the most crucial advantage in basketball. Atsushi also has long arms and legs, so he's the optimal defensive player because of his size and strength.
When Atsushi plays on offense, his signature move is Thor's Hammer. It's a two-handed dunk that requires him to jump and spin mid-air before slamming the ball in the hoop. Atsushi's impact is so strong with this dunk that he broke the hoop during the Winter Cup.
4 Nash Gold Jr. Is Even Stronger Than The Generation Of Miracles
Nash Gold Jr. played for Team Jabberwock in the movie, Kuroko's Basketball: LAST GAME. He's believed to be even stronger than the Generation of Miracles. He's an all-rounder with an erratic play style that makes him unpredictable during a game. Like all of Kuroko's Basketball's best characters, Nash has an impressive super move.
Nash's Belial Eye can rival Akashi's Emperor Eye. When he activates his Eye, his perception of the court dramatically increases. Not only can he estimate the location of every opponent and teammate, but he can also predict everyone else's future movements.
3 Taiga Kagami Is The Miracle That Never Was
Taiga Kagami is Seirin High's ace. At the end of Kuroko's Basketball, he even gained recognition from the NBA because of his skills. He wasn't a member of the Generation of Miracles despite his undeniable talent. However, Daiki recognized his potential and dubbed him "The Miracle That Never Was."
Taiga displays plenty of agility on the court and can jump to great heights. He's one of the best offensive players and can even land a dunk from the free-throw line with his Meteor Jam. When he enters the Zone, Taiga is truly a menace to everyone else on the court.
2 Seijuro Akashi's Emperor Eye Lets Him Predict The Future
As Rakuzan's current point guard and a member of the Generation of Miracles, Seijuro has plenty of skills that make him one of the best players in Kuroko's Basketball. Solely observing his fundamental skills, Seijuro understands the basics of basketball like the back of his hand.
Combining his knowledge of the basics with his Emperor Eye, Seijuro seems undefeatable. With his Emperor Eye, he can detect his opponent's tiniest muscle contractions or even hear their heartbeat to predict their next move. He can easily interrupt the opposing team's offense and crack through even the strongest defensive walls to regain control of a game.
1 Ryota Kise Can Copy & Amplify Everyone Else's Moves
Ryota currently plays for Kaijo High. As a member of the Generation of Miracles, he's a basketball prodigy. However, his ability puts him a step above everybody else. Ryota is a quick learner. After seeing someone else's super move only once, he can perfectly copy it and amplify its power. Additionally, he can also combine other people's moves.
Ryota has copied and combined some of the most challenging plays in Kuroko's Basketball. He could copy Midorima's full-court three-pointer, but with even more power behind it. Ryota was even able to quickly stop Tetsuya's Phantom Shot by combining Atsushi's blocking presence with Seijuro's Emperor Eye to predict his movements.
