Words. Aron Phillips

For high school hoops fans in Wisconsin, we’ve got just the thing for you: the third annual Converse/Eastbay Classic high school basketball showcase. Saturday, Dec. 11 at Wisconsin Lutheran College, the one-day, five game exhibition will bring together some of the top boys and girls high school basketball teams in Wisconsin, including a must-see game between state-ranked Milwaukee Hamilton and Menomonee Falls. Check out more details after the jump. MORE >

Words. Aron Phillips

The Converse/Eastbay Classic is an all-day, seven game exhibition, bringing together some of the top boys and girls high school basketball teams in Wisconsin and Illinois. This year’s featured match-up includes Wisconsin perennial powers Rufus King (Milwaukee, Wis.) vs. Madison Memorial (Madison, Wis.). MORE >

Words. Jason Jordan

Dezmine Wells isn’t currently in serious contention for the number one spot in the Top-50 for HighSchoolHoop or any other recruiting outlets. He’s not bombarded with autograph requests at the ends of games, and there’s a decent chance that if you saw him play last season at Word of God Academy (N.C.), depending on the game, you may not even remember the 6-4 combo guard who averaged 10 points and five rebounds per game.

It’s not a knock; it’s just that shining is hard when you’re sharing the backcourt with the brightest star in the country. That’s how it was for Wells when he played alongside John Wall for the Holy Rams. MORE >