McDonald's All American High School Basketball Game 23 Mar 1997: Elton Brand and Eric Chenowith fight for the rebound during the McDonald''s All-American East V West...

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.

Washington Wizards v Philadelphia 76ers PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 13: Elton Brand #42 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a jump shot during the game against the Washington Wizards...

Why NYC is the best for basketball

Jay-Z might think Brooklyn goes hard, but what about the other four boroughs and Westchester? Each makes a case for producing the best high school basketball.

Philadelphia 76ers' Elton Brand smiles after scoring against the New York Knicks in the first period of an NBA basketball...

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.

Indiana faces tough test in New York

In the first round of the Great State Debate, No. 1 seed New York takes on No. 8 seed Indiana.

Cleveland Cavaliers v Philadelphia 76ers PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 21: Elton Brand #42 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 21, 2008 at the...

PHILADELPHIA - JULY 9: Elton Brand #42 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait at a press conference at the Wachovia...

Elton Brand

Flashback: Elton Brand

Elton Brand averaged 25.9 points and 16.2 rebounds per game as a high school senior and lead his team to two state titles -- but even he needed help getting recognized.

Sneaker Sensei: Illadelph's Finest

Like another Philadelphia legend with iconic kicks, Elton Brand is introducing his high-performance shoes -- at a low impact price.