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Who's Got Next Oregon

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Who's got next in your region

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Favors the favorite among POY candidates

Ronnie Flores, ESPNRISE.com

South 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, 2008

Paul ready to build on big year

Mike Grimala, ESPNRISE.com

Think 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, 2008

Rivalry turns to alliance for Duncanville

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.com

By 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, 2008

Detroit Country Day's senior stars embrace leadership roles

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Da'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, 2008

Wayns focused on being the best

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Roman 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, 2008

Griner sets bar for girls' basketball players

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.com

With 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, 2008

South Atlanta looks to get over the hump

Matt Winkeljohn, Special to ESPNRISE.com

South 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, 2008

Duncanville starts season at No. 1

Christopher Lawlor, ESPNRISE.com

With 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, 2008

Dad is tops for Dumars

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Each 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, 2008

From an early age, Johnson impresses

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.com

Ever 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, 2008

Oregon's Moser keeps eye on the prize

Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.com

Playing 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, 2008

Poise and skill define Jefferson

Matt Remsberg, ESPNRISE.com

With his breathtaking skills and poised demeanor, Killeen senior forward Cory Jefferson has become one of the nation's best ballers

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Coaches trend toward sport specialization

Doug Huff, ESPN RISE.com

A 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, 2008

Union outlasts Jenks in OT thriller

Jimmie Tramel, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Tulsans 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, 2008