Basketball

Dads and their daughters get a deal on Sunday's Phoenix Mercury game against the Indiana Fever.

Basketball

Dads and their daughters get a deal on Sunday's Phoenix Mercury game against the Indiana Fever.

Dobson Basketball

Despite the presence of Jaron Hopkins, from left, Kodi Justice and Ryan Richardson, the Dobson boys basketball team has failed to live up to lofty preseason expectations.

USA Basketball

Though a prohibitive favorite, the USA Basketball team could face a few bumps in the road in its quest for the gold medal.

USA Basketball

Despite being versatile, Team USA has some weaknesses the world can exploit in London.

Pinnacle basketball

The Pinnacle boys basketball team celebrates its Division I, Section III title after defeating Desert Mountain, 76-53, at Chaparral High School on February, 11, 2012.  The Pioneers eventually reached the state semifinals.

Basketball for charity

A men�s basketball team from Ahwatukee Foothills will square off against former Arizona Cardinal Robert Tate and a team of former athletes on Sunday at the Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA. It will be the fifth time the two teams have met.

Basketball for charity

A men�s basketball team from Ahwatukee Foothills will square off against former Arizona Cardinal Robert Tate and a team of former athletes on Sunday at the Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA. It will be the fifth time the two teams have met.

Basha Basketball

The next coach at Basha will have a cupboard full of talent with players (from left) Maurice Kirby, Torren Jones, and Jaron Hopkins. All three are getting Division I colleges’ attention and make Basha a state title contender next year, if they all stay at the school.

Basketball schedules

Mountain Pointe Jalen Brown goes for a steal against Desert Vista's Jeff Lowery during their game Friday Jan 13, 2012.

Tempe Basketball

Tempe basketball players, from left, Dequan Hughes, Eric Carr, Nyial Watson, and Jack Carrethers have led the Buffaloes to a 14-5 start this season, including an 11-game winning streak.

Youth Basketball

Tempe Basketball

Tempe basketball players Eric Carr, from left, Nyial Watson, Jack Carrethers and Dequan Hughes shown Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 at the school. [Tim Hacker/ Tribune]

Tempe Basketball

Tempe basketball players, from left, Eric Carr, from left, Nyial Watson, Jack Carrethers and Dequan Hughes before Thursday's practice. After a slow start, the Buffaloes have thrived despite losing star guard Jordan Baker to graduation from last year's 4A Division II state championship game appearance.

Highland Basketball

Highland's Jake Toolson, left, brings the ball upcourt during a practice at the school on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 in Gilbert. The Hawks are turning themselves around from a 1-25 season two years ago.

Highland Basketball

Highland's Connor Toolson has been integral to the Hawks' turnaround the past two seasons.

Highland Basketball

Highland's Jake Toolson, takes a shot during practice at the school, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 in Gilbert.

Basha Basketball

Basha basketball players Jaron Hopkins, center, and Torren Jones, right, shown during a game against Marana Mountain View. The Bears are considered a "sleeper" team in this week's Division I state tournament.

Basha Basketball

Torren Jones, left, and Jaron Hopkins have both been on varsity at Basha for three years, but the juniors are finally mature enough to carry the weight of high expectations. So far, the pair has delivered for the No. 2-ranked Bears.

ASU Basketball