First Cup: Tuesday

Phil Sheridan of The Philadelphia Inquirer: "The 76ers staged a very moving tribute to Allen Iverson last night. It was a perfect way to induct a reti...

First Cup: Friday

Ivan Carter of The Washington Post: "Well, it took several seasons but finally a player has emerged who is sick and tired of polishing the statue that...

The King of All NBA Golfing Accident Stories

...playing golf with my brother in law at his home course, West Hampton Country Club where Dave DeBusschere also played. We were teeing off on the tenth hole when my brother-in-law points...

No. 16: New York Knicks

Where do the New York Knicks rank among NBA franchises? John Hollinger explores.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2009

...Dick Barnett, Mike Riordan and Cazzie Russell. Standing: Head Coach Red Holzman, Phil Jackson, Dave Stallworth, Dave DeBusschere, Capt. Willis Reed, Bill Hosket, Nate Bowman, Bill Bradley and Chief scout Dick McGuire. in New...

...and Head Coach Red Holzman, Earl Monroe, Dick Barnett. Standing: Bill Bradley, Phil Jackson, John Gianelli, Dave DeBusschere, Willis Reed, Jerry Lucas, Tom Riker, Dean Meminger, Trainer Danny Whalen.. NOTE TO USER: User expressly...

...and Head Coach Red Holzman, Earl Monroe, Dick Barnett. Standing: Bill Bradley, Phil Jackson, John Gianelli, Dave DeBusschere, Willis Reed, Jerry Lucas, Tom Riker, Dean Meminger, Trainer Danny Whalen.. NOTE TO USER: User expressly...

Auction Block: Collecting Pro Hoops

When we think of professional basketball memorabilia from our vantage point in the 21st century, we tend to focus on the NBA. But Rich Russek, owne...

Full list of Best Ballers

Check out the full list of ESPN RISE's Best Ballers.

Michigan voted as Greatest State

The first big basketball upset in March Madness happened before the NCAA tournament started -- when No. 5 seed Michigan snuck past No. 2 Illinois to win the 2009 Great State Debate.

Dave DeBusschere Plays In High School Game American basketball player Dave DeBusschere (1940 - 2003) jumps for a shot...

Dave DeBusschere Plays In High School Game American basketball player Dave DeBusschere (1940 - 2003) jumps for a shot...

Illinois, Michigan vie to be greatest state

Michigan has its eye on another upset in the Great State Debate final, but Illinois could prove to be its toughest competition yet.

New York, Michigan clash in semifinals

Can Michigan pull off another Great State Debate upset? The Wolverine State faces its toughest challenge yet in No. 1 seed New York.

Michigan muscles out Pennsylvania

No. 5 Michigan bounced No. 4 Pennsylvania this week, capturing 52.5 percent of the fan voting in the ESPN RISE debate over which is the best state for high school basketball.