30 November 2008: Cornell forward Adam Wire (24) as the Indiana Hoosiers played the Cornell Big Reds in a college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind

ESPN RISE Preseason FAB 50 Nos. 1 -- 10

ESPN RISE Preseason FAB 50 Nos. 1 -- 10

Our two cents on the 10 best hoops movies

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

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.

The case for Robertson

Oscar Robertson should be No. 1 on any of these type of lists for one reason: he was the greatest all-around player in history.

Greensburg enjoying miracle playoff ride

Greensburg, Ind., is a town of 10,000, and its surprising Greensburg High Pirates have won the state's toughest league. And now, as they push for a title, they're reminding many of another tiny town's run to a championship.

Ben Davis on top after epic title clash

In an epic clash that decided the Indiana 4A title, Ben Davis and South Bend Washington dueled to the end with Ben Davis grabbing the title win and the top spot in this week's ESPN RISE FAB 50.

Attucks' win helped race relations

For Crispus Attucks, the first all-black team to win a state championship, both blacks and whites rallied around the team. It didn't come instantly. But because the Tigers were so talented and disciplined, the gyms always were packed.

Pingatore sets bar for Illinois hoops

At 71, Gene Pingatore became Illinois' all-time winningest prep coach on Jan. 16, with victory 827 in his 1,100th game. But more than wins and losses, Pingatore is best known for the players he's produced.

Top-seed New York escapes Indiana

In the first round of the Great State Debate, No. 1 seed New York rolled past vote-in candidate Indiana.

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.

Indiana, Kentucky voted into Great State Debate

After three days of voting among six states known for their high school hoops, Indiana and Kentucky have advanced as the last two seeds in the Great State Debate.