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Editor's note: This list includes only those we've seen play in college before -- in other words, no freshmen. For Eamonn Brennan's list of the nation's 10 best rebounders, click here. 1. Isaiah Canaan, Murray State: The Racers senior has posted a...

Getty Images/ Christian Petersen Kevin Durant had plenty to celebrate on his record-setting, gold medal-winning day. Kevin Durant may not have won an NBA championship this past summer, but he can take pride in being the best of the best at the mo...

From the SEC to the West Coast, John Gasaway spans the country for the five most underrated players in college hoops.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2012

Which superstar has had the better season?

Big men Mitch McGary and Robert Carter highlighted the Under Armour Best of the Best combine, writes Adam Finkelstein.

David Hess of TeamRankings.com breaks down the historical statistical dominance of Shaquille O'Neal. While his famously poor free-throw shooting marred his tremendous field goal percentage, Shaq's across-the-board production is among the best of the best.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2011

What does it mean to be the best of the best? Here, Kobe Bryant defines "Perfection."

The three day marathon of covering the Nike EYBL was a test of endurance. In our initial recap (fellow colleague John Stovall III helped out) we selected the best of the best of the event. As I went through my notes a second time, I noticed there wer...

Blog | Conversation | June 04, 2010

BEST OF THE BEST PART 1: With the NBA season winding down, lets look at how seeding impacts the NBA playoffs. NBA champions usually come from the top tier of teams. Over the last 15 years, 8 champions were their respective conference's top seed. And ...

The NBA's dunk contest pales in comparison to the Jordan years.

Take advantage of the weather getting colder and stay inside with the best of the best in gaming.

Dick Vitale's takes a look at the first round of the NBA playoffst.

The contributions of great coaches aren't missed until they're gone.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2005

From the St. Louis Cardinals to the Detroit Pistons, we rank the 10 best teams in the world today.

What if the greatest champions in NBA history hooked up in an NCAA-style tournament? Here's who'd come out on top.

With the NBA All-Star game on the horizon, it's a perfect time to list the players who don't really earn their paychecks.