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?

RISE Above: Adam Jones

Adam Jones once didn't know where he'd live or what he'd eat. With help from a famous family, he's become a Division I basketball recruit.

Grades are in for Elite 24

Now that the dust has settled -- and the court has finally dried at Rucker Park -- it's time to take a look back at what turned out to be an exciting fourth annual Boost Mobile Elite 24, writes Ryan Canner-O'Mealy and Jon Mahoney.

Before Rucker, Elite 24 Goes To MSG

Before playing at the mecca of streetball, the Boost Mobile Elite 24 ballers visited the world's most famous arena, writes Ryan Canner-O'Mealy and Jon Mahoney.

California, Illinois boast impressive résumés

Michigan's shocking upset of No. 1 seed New York in the first Great State Debate semifinal proved anything can happen. California and Illinois vie for the chance to advance this week.

Coaches' sons display hoops IQ

Point guards Austin Rivers, Ray McCallum Jr. and Phil Pressey all display acute basketball IQs -- thanks in large part to being raised by coaches.

Bradley takes home national player of the year, all-america honors

Check out the 2009 ESPNRISE.com Boys' Basketball All-America team.

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.

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 25: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Boston Celtics points from the sideline during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers...

NHSI girls' basketball team capsules

Check out the roster and schedule information about the girls' basketball teams participating in the National High School Invitational.

BOSTON - JUNE 08: Head coach Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics on court against the Los Angeles Lakers in...

Bluegrass State eyes upset in round one

In the first round of the Great State Debate, No. 2 seed Illinois takes on No. 7 seed Kentucky.

New players emerge as Mr. Basketball candidates

After the conclusion of the national holiday tournaments, in which many of the nation's top players and ESPN RISE FAB 50 ranked teams squared off against one another, Derrick Favors emerged in the pole position after some dominating performances.

Mater Dei posts strong showing

Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.), No. 1 in the in the ESPN RISE Top 50 boys' basketball rankings, scored 52-45 win over No. 2 St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.) in the final of the 36th Bank of America City of Palms Classic.

Stars align at AAU Super Showcase

The AAU Super Showcase presented by Champion has attracted some of the nation's top teams and players -- and will give us a glimpse into the upcoming season, writes Chris Lawlor.