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To take home ESPN RISE's overall FAB 50 title, The Woodlands (Texas) had to excel across the board. Passion, a drive to succeed and great coaching made the difference, writes Jeff Miller.

John Lucas' International Middle School Basketball Combine attracts some of the best young players -- specifically, eighth-graders -- in the country, writes Jeff Miller.

Russ Gilmore led Hobbs High (N.M.) to five titles in 10 seasons in dramatic fashion. The Eagles already hold the state record of 16 championships and at 20-4 thus far this season, are hoping to make it 17.

Basketball in Texas used to be a way to kill time between football season and spring football. Thanks to pioneers like former Dunbar coach Robert Hughes Sr., the Lone Star State can claim a place in our country's hoops history.