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Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008Favors the favorite among POY candidates
Ronnie Flores, ESPNRISE.comSouth Atlanta's Derrick Favors is the top vote-getter in the preseason ESPN RISE Boys' Basketball National Player of the Year Tracker.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008Paul ready to build on big year
Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.comThink Brandon Paul was good last year? Wait till you see what Warren's star shooting guard has planned for this season
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Rivalry turns to alliance for Duncanville
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.comBy turning a grade school rivalry into a high school alliance, Shawn Williams and Roger Franklin have elevated Duncanville to national prominence
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Detroit Country Day's senior stars embrace leadership roles
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comDa'Shonte Riley, Donnavan Kirk and Jordan Dumars won't be satisfied unless they end their prep careers with Detroit Country Day back on top.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Wayns focused on being the best
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comRoman Catholic (Philadelphia) point guard Maalik Wayns is a nice guy off the court, but it's hard to find anyone more determined to win on the hardwood.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Griner sets bar for girls' basketball players
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.comWith each awe-inspiring dunk, Nimitz (Harris County, Texas) senior girls' baller Brittney Griner delights the crowd and further cements her groundbreaking status -- even before hitting primetime.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008South Atlanta looks to get over the hump
Matt Winkeljohn, Special to ESPNRISE.comSouth Atlanta never has a problem rolling through opponents in the regular season. But a funny thing happens when this talent-laden team gets to the postseason: It loses. Can Derrick Favors and Co. get over the hump?
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008Duncanville starts season at No. 1
Christopher Lawlor, ESPNRISE.comWith a talented roster and an aggressive national schedule, Duncanville High in Texas takes the top spot in the ESPN RISE FAB 50 Boys' Basketball Preseason Rankings.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2008Dad is tops for Dumars
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comEach weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Monday, we catch up with Jordan Dumars.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008From an early age, Johnson impresses
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.comEver since he was a baby, Fayette County's Noel Johnson has displayed the basketball talent that's made him one of Georgia's best players
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008Oregon's Moser keeps eye on the prize
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comPlaying everything from guard to post, UCLA recruit Mike Moser has done it all for Grant (Portland, Ore.) -- including leading the Generals to a state title last year.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008Poise and skill define Jefferson
Matt Remsberg, ESPNRISE.comWith his breathtaking skills and poised demeanor, Killeen senior forward Cory Jefferson has become one of the nation's best ballers
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008Coaches trend toward sport specialization
Doug Huff, ESPN RISE.comA few decades ago, it wasn't unusual for the same coach to roam the sidelines in the fall, pace the hardwood in winter and sit in the dugout in spring. What happened to the multi-sport coach?
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2008Union outlasts Jenks in OT thriller
Jimmie Tramel, Special to ESPNRISE.comTulsans consider the corporate-sponsored Backyard Bowl between Jenks and Union the Super Bowl of the high school football season, at least until the teams meet again in the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS

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