LeBron to open gyms for high schoolers

In honor of his visit to MSG, LeBron James is sponsoring seven open gyms for high schoolers.

Big men shine in Jordan Brand Classic

In the 2009 Jordan Brand Classic, big men Derrick Favors and Renardo Sidney put on a show, writes Chris Lawlor.

Kobe, Shaq among top 15 prep players

Shaq and Kobe have been closely linked since their dominant run with the Lakers from 2000-2002. But which was the better prep player? The former teammates and current rivals square off in our Best Baller countdown.

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.

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ESPNHS: Best basketball blogs 2/27-3/1

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs and video from high school students across the country. These are the best basketball blogs.

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Top-seed New York escapes Indiana

In the first round of the Great State Debate, No. 1 seed New York rolled past vote-in candidate Indiana.

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St. Patrick ends tourney title drought

Having last won a national holiday tournament in 1997, the Celtics ended that drought Wednesday at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in a 72-53 rout of No. 26 Wheeler (Marietta, Ga.) in the 28th Annual Beach Ball Classic final.

Wroten, Ross ready for a national stage

Tony Wroten Jr. and LaQuinton Ross, the two youngest prospects in Friday's Boost Mobile Elite 24, have game beyond their years, writes Ryan Canner-O'Mealy.

Before Rucker, Elite 24 Goes To MSG

Before playing at the mecca of streetball, the Boost Mobile Elite 24 ballers visited the world's most famous arena, writes Ryan Canner-O'Mealy and Jon Mahoney.

Five questions with Fat Joe

ESPNRISE.com talks sports with rapper Fat Joe.

Michigan takes a bite out of New York

No. 5 Michigan scored its second upset of the Great State Debate, ousting No. 1 New York with 65.3 percent of the vote.