Discover the Favorite Athletes of Tomorrow's Stars

This edition of Playing Favorites asks rising high school stars to name their favorite professional athletes. The responses span sports and generations, from NFL stars like Ja'Marr Chase and Tom Brady to basketball icons like LeBron James and Caitlin Clark.

Each athlete explains why their chosen player inspires them and how they incorporate elements of their hero's game into their own development. These connections between generations reveal how today's stars influence the next wave of talent.