Words. Sean Sweeney

Nerlens Noel is considered one of the best high school prospects in the country, and is undoubtedly the best defensive big man that’s come out of high school since perhaps Greg Oden. Schools want him. Fans want him. Big-time basketball collegiate programs want him. Now the only question is what does the 6-10 shot blocker from The Tilton School in New Hampshire want? MORE >

Words. Patrick Cassidy

I can’t believe how easily this play worked.

To start an Iowa high school all-star game, one of the teams ran a football play off the opening tip to get themselves an alley-oop. And it worked.

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Words. Patrick Cassidy

In honor of Andre Iguodala‘s stellar game against the Chicago Bulls last night, we decided to take a look back at some of the best highlights of ‘Dre’s Chicago high school career.

The footage isn’t very crisp, but the foundation of Iguodala’s athleticism and multi-faceted game is clearly there. Check it out: MORE >

Words. Aron Phillips

You probably know Rob Gronkowski as a tight end for the New England Patriots, but back in high school he also played ball. Attending Williamsville North High School (Williamsville, N.Y.) for his first three years, Gronk averaged 21 points and 18 rebounds as a junior in 2006 as one of the top centers in western New York. With that, check out this rare footage that just surfaced of him dunking and then chest bumping the other team on his way back down the court. MORE >

Words. Patrick Cassidy

Did you see what Illinois’ Brandon Paul did to the Ohio State Buckeyes last night?? The 6-4 junior guard went ballistic, viciously swatting shots lighting up the Buckeyes for 43 points, including an off-balance three down the stretch to drive the dagger through the hearts of the nation’s No. 5-ranked team. Watch the highlights here: MORE >

Words. High School Hoop

You know how ESPN the Magazine regularly runs the “Player X” feature in the front each issue? For those who aren’t familiar, the magazine works with an elite athlete in a major sport to talk, unfiltered, about what really goes on in his/her sport. The athletes are anonymous, so they are free to talk about whatever they want to without fear of repercussions from their league, team, teammates or fans. It’s almost always a great read and is consistently one of the best features in the Magazine.

Now ESPN has done the “Player X” feature with an elite high school athlete who is being recruited by a slew of Top 25 colleges where he dishes on what really happens during the recruiting process. The first installment is like reading from the “He Got Game” script when Jesus Shuttlesworth goes on his “Big State” recruiting visit with Rick Fox. MORE >