Jerryd Bayless plays for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks. Bayless led the Wildcats in scoring and assists as a freshman while playing college basketball at Arizona. He led Arizona in scoring for the first time in school history and was also the first freshman to win MVP in more than 20 years. He received several honors, including second team All-Pac-10 and... read full bio
The current president of the Basketball Federation of Montenegro is Nikola Peković, a Serbian businessman, basketball executive and former professional player. Prior to spending seven years with the Minnesota Timberwolves of the NBA, he began his playing career in Europe. He played at the center position and is at a height of 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 m). He played for the... read full bio
Former Bosnian professional basketball player Mirza Teletović played power forward for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He once served as the national basketball team of Bosnia and Herzegovina's captain. With the club Sloboda Tuzia of the Basketball Championship of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Teletović made his professional basketball debut in Europe. After that, he spent two seasons with Telindus Oostende... read full bio
Canadian point guard Tyler Ennis plays for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks. At Saint Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey, he participated in high school basketball. He steered the group to a school-record 35 victories and the No. 2 position in New Jersey during his junior season. The Gatorade New Jersey Player of the Year award was given to him.... read full bio
Shooting guard/small forward Marco Belinelli hails from Italy and now plays for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Golden State Warriors made the selection of Belinelli in the first round of the NBA Draft. They chose him with the 18th overall pick. After playing in his debut NBA Summer League game, he led the Warriors to... read full bio
NBA power forward Noah Vonleh plays for the Boston Celtics. Vonleh was named a McDonald's All-American as a high school senior. He was recruited by a lot of college teams due to his recognition as a five-star recruit by Scout, Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN. After enrolling at Indiana University, Vonleh was selected for the All-Big Ten third team, the All-Freshman team and... read full bio
For the NBA team San Antonio Spurs, Tyler Zeller is a center. He guided his squad to four sectional victories and two state championships throughout high school. He received numerous awards, including first team Parade All-American, McDonald's All-American and Indiana Mr. Basketball. In addition to being a well-known high school basketball player, Zeller finished third in his class and had a... read full bio
NBA point guard/shooting guard Devin Harris plays for the Dallas Mavericks. He was voted Wisconsin's "Mr. Basketball" as a high school senior after setting scoring records at his school and being undefeated in the process. He guided the University of Wisconsin to two straight Big Ten Championships while still a college player. He received the second tournament's Most Outstanding Player... read full bio
Guard Shaun Livingston plays for the NBA's Golden State Warriors. He was crowned Illinois Mr. Basketball during his final year of high school. He also participated in the McDonald's High School All-American game and was named co-MVP. He would go on to be named one of the "100 Legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament" later in his professional career... read full bio
First baseman for the San Francisco Giants, Brandon Belt has been an integral part of the team's two World Series victories. He played for The Texas Longhorns while a student at the University of Texas. They came in second place at the College World Series. Following his time in the minor leagues, MLB.com ranked Belt as the 26th greatest prospect... read full bio
Dellin Betances, a former pitcher for the LA Dodgers who was born and raised in New York City, is renowned for his high strikeout rate. Betances was able to throw a fastball up to 85 mph in his first year of high school and by his junior year, he had improved to 90 mph. He was recognized as an Aflac Al-American, making... read full bio
Didi Gregorius is a professional shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies who was born and raised in the Netherlands. Additionally, he has previously played for the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds. Didi was originally spotted by a Cincinnati Reds scout while competing in a youth competition in The Hague. He won the Golden Glove for the Australian Baseball League... read full bio
Baseball pitcher Jesse Hahn plays for the Kansas City Royals. He is renowned for his excellent fastball, knack for getting strikeouts, and very projectable 6'5 stature. Out of Virginia Tech, the Tampa Bay Rays selected him in the MLB Draft. Later, he was a member of the San Diego Padres. In Groton, Connecticut, Hahn attended Fitch Senior High School. He was Matt... read full bio
Switch-hitter Chase Headley plays third base for the MLB team San Diego Padres. He was once a member of the New York Yankees. He has won the Gold Glove Award, the Silver Slugger Award, Player of the Week and Player of the Month three times. In his third season, the San Diego chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America overwhelmingly... read full bio
DJ LeMahieu is an infielder in the MLB for the New York Yankees, where he has won a Gold Glove Award and been chosen as an All-Star. LeMahieu was an Aflac All-American, two-time Gatorade Player of the Year and Louisville Slugger Player of the Year for the State of Michigan as a leadoff hitter in high school. During his final year, he only... read full bio
Walter Bond is an American former NBA player. Walter Bond, like many other young men in Chicago, aspired to play basketball for the NBA. He rose from being a reserve player coming off the bench to become the first rookie free agent to start for the Dallas Mavericks by overcoming injuries and other difficulties with uncommon tenacity. The strong values... read full bio
Former first baseman in the American Major League Baseball who goes by the moniker "Herbie" is Kent Alan Hrbek. He spent all 14 years of his baseball playing career with the Minnesota Twins (1981–1994). Hrbek threw with his right hand and batted with his left. In an exhibition game against the Phillies on April 3, 1982, he hit the first... read full bio
Bo Kimble is a retired NBA basketball player from Philadelphia. Prior to joining the NBA, he played basketball for Loyola Marymount University. He played for the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Clippers during his professional career. In the draft, Bo Kimble was chosen with the eighth overall pick. Bo Kimble also starred as a fictional high school student named... read full bio
Leonard J. Elmore is a well-known sportscaster in the United States and former National Basketball Association player. Elmore has served in the same function as a college basketball analyst for ESPN, Fox Sports, as well as CBS Sports' coverage of the NBA and NCAA Tournament. Power Memorial Academy in New York City served as Elmore's place of education. He played basketball for... read full bio
Basketball player Elena Delle Donne is an all-star in the league. She was a standout player in high school, both physically at 6'5" and symbolically as one of the best in the area. Prior to being selected by the Chicago Sky in the second round of the draft, she played college basketball for the University of Delaware. In her first year... read full bio
