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Back-to-basics leads USA's approach

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPNRISE.com

While Team USA's triumph at the Olympics was well documented, the real shift in American basketball is taking place at the grassroots level

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Is Tyler the next prep-to-pros trend-setter?

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, ESPN RISE

San 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

Who walked those halls?

Sheldon Shealer, ESPNRISE.com

What does Don Mattingly have to do with high school soccer? Nothing. But he's a famous alumni of one of this week's FAB 50 Top 10 teams.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Tyler signs with Israeli Premier League

ESPN.com news services

Jeremy Tyler, the 18-year-old basketball player who is skipping his senior year at San Diego High, has signed a one-year deal with Maccabi Haifa of the Israeli Premier League.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

Stars align at AAU Super Showcase

Chris Lawlor, ESPNRISE.com

The AAU Super Showcase presented by Champion has attracted some of the nation's top teams and players -- and will give us a glimpse into the upcoming season, writes Chris Lawlor.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2009

NBAPA Top 100 camp teaching hoops and life skills

Chris Lawlor, ESPNRISE.com

The NBAPA Top 100 camp has attracted the nation's most promising hoopster from the classes of 2010 and 2011 for a summer school on and off the hardwood.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009

The Future from the future stars

Ryan Canner-O'Mealy, Jon Mahoney and Ben Sylvan, ESPN RISE Magazine

Outgoing seniors and current prep stars look ahead to what the future holds for high school sports.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2009

Tyler's decision to leave school 'unique'

Chris Lawlor, ESPNRISE.com

Jeremy Tyler, the junior from San Diego (Calif.) High School who is leaving school early to chase a pro basketball career, is garnering worldwide interest, writes Chris Lawlor.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009

Reports: Tyler to skip senior year

ESPN.com news services

Jeremy Tyler, a 6-foot-11 junior, has dropped out of San Diego High School and says he will skip his senior year to play professionally in Europe, The New York Times and Yahoo! Sports reported on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009

All eyes on Hamilton, Wall in Jordan Classic

Chris Lawlor, ESPNRISE.com

For Jordan Hamilton, the Jordan Classic offers the first glimpse in a year of one of the top talents. For John Wall, the game represents the end of an impressive prep career for one of the nation's most wanted recruits.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009

Kobe, Shaq among top 15 prep players

ESPNRISE.com

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.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009

James no stranger to spotlight

Rob Bodenburg, ESPN RISE Magazine

It isn't always easy being the most famous high school basketball player ever, but St. Vincent-St. Mary High (Ohio) guard LeBron James has handled the pressure like the superstar he is, writes Rob Bodenburg.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009