When Leon Rice was recruiting Tyson Degenhart to play at Boise State, he had a four-year plan for the teenager from Mead, Washington. Step one: Have a freshman season like Adam Morrison’s.

adam morrison The Mead High grad took Gonzaga fans on an entertaining ride during the 2006 season. The 6-foot-8 junior and Duke's JJ Redick put up huge scoring numbers and led their teams to top ...

Kobe Bryant was one of the most talented prospects out of high school when he joined the NBA in 1996. He was confident enough to bypass college and go straight to the NBA. Kobe knew he could ...