ESPNHS Thursday: Best blogs 6/4

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs and video from high school students across the country.

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 25: Head coach Doc...game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on February...

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

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.

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 8: Dwight Howard #12...50 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on December...

LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 24: Carmelo Anthony #15...35 of the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on October...

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.

California, Illinois boast impressive résumés

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.

ESPNHS: Best NBA blogs 6/21-26

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs, pics and video from high school students across the country.