In the spirit of the "SportsCenter" quest -- modeled after the original 2005 "SportsCenter Across America" tour that covered all 50 states in 50 days -- we're spotlighting some of the top hoopers repping key stops along the way.
To rank the top boys' and girls' basketball talent since 2000, we're placing a heavy emphasis on high school accolades -- state titles, national honors, individual awards -- along with on-court dominance, long-term legacy, recognition and overall influence on the game.
In this edition, we focus on Ohio.
From LeBron James to Dee Alexander these hoopers represent some of the finest to ever play high school basketball in the region.