SWEET H.S. HOOP ACTION: Seattle will host the ninth annual Quaker Summer Slam tournament, in what is sure to be a crazy intense and heated weekend of high school basketball rivalry. If you can withstand the elements of a gym, you'll witness 32 of Washington's top prep team, we're talking serious shooter and truly a college basketball recruiter's dream. Seattlest Seth says certainly keep an eye on these rising stars Garfield's Tony Wroten and Pierre Wright, Kentwood's Josh Smith, Seattle Prep's Mitch Brewe and Franklin guard Anrio Adams. If you can't make it (or don't do h.s. gyms in the summer), follow Seth; he'll be tweeting live from the games. more ›

High school league and district boys basketball playoffs start this week, with games all over the city. We created a handy-dandy map of the 20-some games happening this week--click the blue dealies to see info about each game. If you haven't gone to a game this year, now's the time. Tickets are $6 (door only), and parking is usually plentiful. Games typically last about 90 minutes. more ›

On Saturday night Rainer Beach and Auburn Riverside captured the state's boys and girls 3A basketball championships. more ›