ESPNHS: Best NBA Finals blogs

ESPNRISE.com scours the Fan Profiles to feature the best blogs and video from high school students across the country. Today we feature the best blogs about the Lakers winning the NBA Finals.

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.

BEVERLY HILLS, MI - NOVEMBER 2: Chris Webber, of the Philadelphia 76ers and Kurt Keener, his high school coach, pose with his retired Detroit Country Day School jersey...

Washington Wizards v Philadelphia 76ers PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 13: Elton Brand #42 of the Philadelphia...

Philadelphia 76ers' Elton Brand smiles after scoring against the...NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - 1985: Julius Erving #6 of the Philadelphia 76ers jumps for the basket at the Spectrum...

Cleveland Cavaliers v Philadelphia 76ers PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 21: Elton Brand #42 of the Philadelphia...

PHILADELPHIA - JULY 9: Elton Brand #42 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait at a press...

Flashback: Elton Brand

Elton Brand averaged 25.9 points and 16.2 rebounds per game as a high school senior and lead his team to two state titles -- but even he needed help getting recognized.

California, Illinois boast impressive résumés

Michigan's shocking upset of No. 1 seed New York in the first Great State Debate semifinal proved anything can happen. California and Illinois vie for the chance to advance this week.

Legendary Philadelphia coach reflects on hoops greats

The game of basketball has changed dramatically since Cecil Mosenson coached a player named Wilt Chamberlain. Mosenson reflects on the game's greats.

Crosby talks favorite players

Each weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Thursday, we catch up with China Crosby.

Practice is the easy part for Malandra

Inspiration drawn from her teammates and cancer-survivor coach has helped Parkland's Jamie Malandra become one of the nation's top swimmers

Sneaker Sensei: Illadelph's Finest

Like another Philadelphia legend with iconic kicks, Elton Brand is introducing his high-performance shoes -- at a low impact price.

Boo Williams Elite ranks as top team

They didn't win the Nike Nationals, but start to finish, Boo Williams Elite was the top team this summer, writes Glenn Nelson.