Rookie Watch: Let's give thanks

Here's what the rookies are doing to make us thankful.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Sonny Vaccaro: Brandon Jennings broke the mold, part three

...basketball development. Will Vaccaro be helping many more high-schoolers skip the NCAA to go to Europe...abolish its ban of players straight from high school? I noticed Brandon Jennings was on the cover...

Favors' shot-blocking skills stand out

...10, Fr., Georgia Tech Favors was the best high school big man in the country last year for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

First Cup: Tuesday

Ronald Tillery of The Commercial-Appeal: "Grizzlies center Hamed Haddadi, the first NBA player from Iran, and Omri Casspi, the first Israeli player in...

...who has worn 23 since he was a high school sophomore, says players should pay tribute to Jordan...

Music ideas for everyone on your list

Finding the right musical gift for everyone on your shopping list isn't easy, so Paul Shirley is here to match those diverse personalities with the albums they need.

Turner perseveres through tough times

We know him as Ohio State's star. But Barbara Moll knows Evan Turner for more than just his hoop skills. They were united through tragedy five years ago -- and have remained in touch ever since.

When it comes to Pollin, think big picture

When looking back on Abe Pollin's life, don't reduce it to just a single image.

The Weekly Best for 11/24

Welcome to the Weekly Best, giving you the cream of the crop in sports, pop culture and beyond.

Monday Bullets

By Henry Abbott Jeremy from Roundball Mining Company on the give and take of Carmelo Anthony: "Carmelo played two stellar offensive games against ...

On the lifeline between the Knicks, Eddy Curry, and William Wesley

...the poster children for players coming straight from high school to NBA success, Curry -- despite big earnings -- has...

Sonny Vaccaro: Brandon Jennings broke the mold, part two

...artificially low -- as punishment for playing his post-high school year playing professionally in Italy, instead of paying...

Ebanks epitomizes players with volatile stock

...be returning. If he returns quickly and plays to his potential, he'll be a top pick. High Point: Top 10 Low Point: Late first round. Wesley Johnson, G/F, Syracuse Johnson got off to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

San Juan tourney keeps getting better and better

...maturing into one of the country's top high-energy players. Senior point guard London Warren brings...10 freshman whom many considered the best high school big man in the country. He brings an...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Hargrave Military No. 1 in Prep Ten

Prep schools like Hargrave Military Academy and Brewster Academy are great places to find hidden recruiting treasures, writes Christopher Lawlor.