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Our two cents on the 10 best hoops movies

Ronnie Flores and Brentt Eads, ESPNRISE.com

"Hoosiers" and "Hoop Dreams" top this list of all-time hoops movies, but which other flicks make the cut?

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

California, Illinois boast impressive résumés

Mark Tennis and Doug Huff, ESPNRISE.com

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.

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2009

Kobe, Shaq among top 15 prep players

ESPNRISE.com

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.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009

NorCal or SoCal, the debate for hoops' supremacy rages on

Ronnie Flores, ESPNRISE.com

In California basketball, it's north vs. south and Los Angeles vs. San Francisco. In the last few years, L.A. has forged out in front.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009

Jersey boys hope to tarnish Golden State

Mark Tennis and Doug Huff, ESPNRISE.com

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

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009

All-time greats from each state

Mark Tennis and Brian Stumpf, ESPNRISE.com

Just because they don't strap on pads doesn't mean coaches can't make a difference. ESPN RISE looks at each state's top coach.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009