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Michigan's prep players often choose to stay in state

Jeff Arnold, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Before they became icons, Michigan natives like Magic Johnson used to sneak into college gyms to watch the state teams play. It's a tradition that continues today, writes Jeff Arnold.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009

Flint's blue-collar mentality produces top-flight talent

Jeff Arnold, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Sunup to sundown, basketball is played and preached in Flint, Mich., in places like Ballenger Park and Berston Field House, where household names like Mateen Cleaves, Glen Rice, Jeff Grayer and Justus Thigpen all cut their teeth.

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2009