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25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit

25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit

Far from an easy task, we tried to select the 25 great prep players from the Detroit metro area, but certainly many worthy candidates were left off. But with that in mind, here's our list of those who have stood out through the decades, listed in chronological order. 

NBA News / Basketball Network / November 19
'It looks like he's getting murdered out there' - Shane Battier on what made Luis Scola the 'most egregious flopper'

'It looks like he's getting murdered out there' - Shane Battier on what made Luis Scola the 'most egregious flopper'

During their respective NBA careers, Shane Battier and Luis Scola played together on the Houston Rockets. This now-retired duo spent four seasons with the team from 2007 to 2011, which gave them plenty of time to really understand each other's game.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 13
Former teammates praises LeBron James' incredible longevity

LeBron James' incredible longevity praised by former two-time champion teammate

James will turn 40 in December.

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NBA News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 10

Caleb Foster Asks Duke Basketball Great for Championship Secret

Duke basketball recently held Pro Devils Weekend in Durham, welcoming handfuls of the program's former players back to campus. The winningest Blue Devil on hand — make that the winningest Blue Devil of all time — was 2001 national champion and three-time NABC Defensive Player of the Year Shane Battier.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / September 9

Is Shane Battier One Of The Best Role Players In Miami Heat History?

Former Miami Heat small forward Shane Battier turns 46 today. He is one of the most crucial role players to wear a Heat uniform. On his birthday, we honor him by highlighting his importance to the team on both ends of the floor.

Duke Basketball Gem Returns to Durham, Makes Guest Appearance

Duke Basketball Gem Returns to Durham, Makes Guest Appearance

Shane Battier was one of several former Duke basketball talents in Durham this weekend. Perhaps it was all part of a ploy to help third-year head coach

Duke Basketball Legend Watches Son at NCAA Academy

Duke Basketball Legend Watches Son at NCAA Academy

Carlos Boozer isn't the only 2001 Duke basketball national champion with offspring now on the prep scene. Granted, Shane Battier's son, Zeke Battier, isn't quite as heralded as five-star 2025 Blue Devil targets Cayden and Cameron Boozer.

Shane Battier says Tom Izzo 'messed up' while recruiting him

Tom Izzo has had some tough recruiting losses over the years, especially to Coach K and Duke. Shane Battier was one of them. Over the years, Tom Izzo has had some crushing recruiting misses.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / February 16, 2024
Shane Battier: 'LeBron Did Something Twice That I Don't Think Michael Jordan Could Ever Do Once'

Shane Battier: 'LeBron Did Something Twice That I Don't Think Michael Jordan Could Ever Do Once'

Shane Battier has a hilarious reason for picking LeBron James over Michael Jordan. During a recent appearance on The Draymond Green Show, Battier revealed there was something LeBron did twice that Jordan could have never done.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / February 15, 2024
Shane Battier Sensed Heat Were Gonna Win 2012 NBA Title After Dallas Ring Night

Shane Battier Sensed Heat Were Gonna Win 2012 NBA Title After Dallas Ring Night

Shane Battier's reflections on the Miami Heat's journey to the 2012 NBA title offer a fascinating insight into the team's mindset following their defeat to the Dallas Mavericks in the previous season's finals.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 15, 2019
As the tournament begins, we're already suffering from Duke fatigue

As the tournament begins, we're already suffering from Duke fatigue

Our country is divided in so many ways. It seems that every day is an internet battle between political ideologies. We fight over LeBron vs. Jordan. Does a straw have one hole or two? One thing we can agree on: We all are tired of hearing about Duke.

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