Is Tyler the next prep-to-pros trend-setter?

San Diego basketball star Jeremy Tyler is skipping his senior year of high school to go pro overseas. He'll earn money, endorsements and valuable experience. Is this the inevitable next step for preps-to-pros?

Big things come to those who wait

Kentwood (Covington, Wash.) center Josh Smith has always been the tallest kid around, but he didn't always like it. Now he puts his 6-foot-10 frame to good use.

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ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs and video from high school students across the country.

Kobe, Shaq among top 15 prep players

Shaq and Kobe have been closely linked since their dominant run with the Lakers from 2000-2002. But which was the better prep player? The former teammates and current rivals square off in our Best Baller countdown.

Legendary Philadelphia coach reflects on hoops greats

The game of basketball has changed dramatically since Cecil Mosenson coached a player named Wilt Chamberlain. Mosenson reflects on the game's greats.

...4 of the Toronto Raptors grabs a rebound in front of Jason Maxiell ##54 of the Detroit Pistons during a game on March 13, 2009 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada...

Detroit Pistons v Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 3 CLEVELAND - MAY 27: Chris Webber #84 of the Detroit Pistons handles...

COMPTON, CA - JUNE 7: Tayshaun Prince of the Detroit Pistons returns to his former High School June 7, 2004 at Dominguez High School in Compton, California...

Jersey boys hope to tarnish Golden State

New Jersey was a surprising choice for the 6-seed in the Great State Debate. Can the Garden State take on No. 3 California?

New York boasts wealth of talent

The history of basketball is deeply embedded in New York state, and with a population approaching 20 million, the Empire State boasts a wealth of talent.

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ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs, pics and video from high school students across the country.

Virginia surprises skeptics on the court

With Allen Iverson, Moses Malone, Alonzo Mourning, Joe Smith, J.R. Reid and J.J. Redick calling it home, Virginia has proved it's not just for lovers -- it's for ballers, too.

Oklahoma City Thunder v Detroit Pistons AUBURN HILLS, MI - DECEMBER 26: Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons drives the ball up...

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...is rated the nation's No. 77 small forward by ESPN. He's the son of Detroit Pistons star and NBA Hall of Famer Joe Dumars; who's now the president of basketball operations...