Stage is set for Proctor to become a star
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISEAlready a standout on the U-17 National Team, 16-year-old Courtney Proctor might be U.S. Soccer's next great female player
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009RISE Above: Marquis Barnett
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISEMarquis Barnett's sophomore year included helping his mom escape an abusive relationship and commuting six hours a day to and from school. A year later, he's on his way to a college scholarship.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Sullinger no stranger to the comeback
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISEColumbus Northland's Jared Sullinger rebounded from a heartbreaking end to his sophomore season to become a state champion and one of the nation's best ballers.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Is Tyler the next prep-to-pros trend-setter?
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISESan Diego basketball star Jeremy Tyler is skipping his senior year of high school to go pro overseas. He'll earn money, endorsements and valuable experience. Is this the inevitable next step for preps-to-pros?
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009'Harrison Barnes Show' will go on and on
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISEHarrison Barnes is an honor roll student who plays the saxophone and leads a Bible study group. Oh yeah, he's also the nation's No. 1 hoops recruit
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Big things come to those who wait
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazineKentwood (Covington, Wash.) center Josh Smith has always been the tallest kid around, but he didn't always like it. Now he puts his 6-foot-10 frame to good use.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009Tigers right-hander well rooted in success
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazineAnchored by Rick Porcello, now a starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, Seton Hall Prep's baseball field was once home to a quartet of star players
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009Piedmont takes spread offense to new level
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazinePiedmont's A-11 offense -- unlike anything you've ever seen in football -- makes other high-octane attacks seem like child's play.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Hickey Has Angels Flying High In 2009
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.comAfter a dream season in 2008, outside hitter Annemarie Hickey aims to keep the Angels flying high in 2009
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Canadians take over NYC at Elite 24
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazineTristan Thompson, Cory Joseph and Myck Kabongo are ready to prove that Canada's got game at the fourth annual Boost Mobile Elite 24.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009Barnes headlines Elite 24
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazineAt the Boost Mobile Elite 24, the nation's top 24 ballers take over New York's most famed streetball court.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009Backyard games provide proving ground for major talent
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazineGrowing up with a mom, dad and older brother who played lacrosse helped make Strath Haven (Wallingford, Pa.) midfielder Emily Garrity one of the nation's top recruits.
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009Favors enjoys his senior send off
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazinePoints, rebounds, blocks South Atlanta superstar Derrick Favors did it all in cementing his status as the nation's best big man
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009Next chapter starts now for Stephenson
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE MagazineAfter a whirlwind finish to his record-breaking senior season, Lincoln's Lance Stephenson prepares for the next chapter in his tumultuous hoops career
Story | Conversation | May 11, 2009Findlay Prep slays giant Oak Hill
Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.comIn only its third year of existence, Findlay Prep has risen to the top of the prep basketball world. With a win over Oak Hill Academy in the finals of the NHSI, the Pilots claim their first national title.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "ncaa" make the list?