Class of 2010 point guards could be huge

By dropping 55, Brandon Jennings became the Rookie of the Year frontrunner. What point guards from the Class of 2010 will be the next big thing?

This go-to player gets his kicks giving back

Standout forward Daniel Alexander doesn't mind being front and center off the court, but he lives for the camaraderie of playing team basketball

The all-time great from each state

ESPN RISE Basketball Preview: Best All-Time Players

ESPNHS: Best NBA blogs 7/8

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

Kareem earns top spot in Best Baller countdown

Magic. King James. The Big O. The Big Dipper. Kareem. They're known for their play at the highest levels of the game, but they excelled at the high school level as well.

Full list of Best Ballers

Check out the full list of ESPN RISE's Best Ballers.

Jordan, Bird miss the cut for top 15

As ESPN RISE counts down the best high school basketball players of all time, legends of the game such as Michael Jordan and Larry Bird find themselves in an interesting position: on the outside of the top 15.

Iverson, Worthy among best high school players

This week, ESPN RISE counts down the top 50 high school basketball players of all time. See who made the cut.

The case for Kareem

Taking a look at what Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's teams did when he played for them is only the beginning of a strong case that can be made that he should be regarded as basketball's Best Baller Ever, writes Mark Tennis.

James no stranger to spotlight

It isn't always easy being the most famous high school basketball player ever, but St. Vincent-St. Mary High (Ohio) guard LeBron James has handled the pressure like the superstar he is, writes Rob Bodenburg.

Legendary Philadelphia coach reflects on hoops greats

The game of basketball has changed dramatically since Cecil Mosenson coached a player named Wilt Chamberlain. Mosenson reflects on the game's greats.

Michigan voted as Greatest State

The first big basketball upset in March Madness happened before the NCAA tournament started -- when No. 5 seed Michigan snuck past No. 2 Illinois to win the 2009 Great State Debate.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson of Michigan State participates in victory...Monday, March 26, 1979 in Salt Lake City. Johnson was named the tournament's most valuable player...

...Michigan State's 1979 NCAA championship basketball team, including front row from left, Jay Vincent, Terry Donnelly, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, coach Jud Heathcote, and Gerald Gilkie, hold the championship trophy during a ceremony commemorating the...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 26: Magic Johnson #33 of the Michigan State University Spartans dunks...