No days off anytime soon for Ruffin-Pratt

Idolized by teammates and feared by opponents, T.C. Williams senior Tierra Ruffin-Pratt became one of the nation's top ballers by never taking a day off

Favors still weighing collegiate options

Derrick Favors, the nation's No. 2-ranked recruit, won't sign with a college team during the early signing period. While Favors is focused on selecting a college program, he hasn't closed the door on playing in Europe next season.

Back-to-basics leads USA's approach

While Team USA's triumph at the Olympics was well documented, the real shift in American basketball is taking place at the grassroots level

Fundamentals, SoCal make hoops hot list

As teams tip off across the country, ESPN RISE looks at what's hot -- and not -- this high school basketball season.

Nigerian center focuses on hoops, home

Good Counsel's Julius Omoniurhie, a Nigerian native, is hoping his hoops career can benefit his homeland.

Poise and skill define Jefferson

With his breathtaking skills and poised demeanor, Killeen senior forward Cory Jefferson has become one of the nation's best ballers

Top coaches knocking on Boynton's door

Kenny Boynton, one of the top prospects in the Class of 2010, gives us an insider's view into what it's like to have the nation's best college coaches knocking on your door.

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Griner, Bone make headlines Saturday

The season is barely a few weeks old, yet two of the top players in the nation made Saturday's Dulles-Nimitz showdown one of the must-see events of the season.

Girls' hoops regional rankings

Check out ESPN RISE girls' basketball regional rankings.

Despite obstacles, Boys Town finds success on football field

They came one win away from a Nebraska Class C-1 football championship. But at Boys Town, the season's success is much larger than just what transpired in 60 minutes on the field.

Favors the favorite among POY candidates

South Atlanta's Derrick Favors is the top vote-getter in the preseason ESPN RISE Boys' Basketball National Player of the Year Tracker.

Package deals common in recruiting

With schools hiring anyone from AAU coaches to family member in an effort to sign recruits, package deals are coming under increased scrutiny.

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