Playing Favorites: Social Media Follows

This Playing Favorites segment reveals the diverse interests of the nation's top high school athletes through their social media follows. These young stars draw inspiration from personalities across music, sports, and entertainment, showcasing that their interests extend well beyond their athletic pursuits.

Athletes mention following various rappers, professional basketball players including Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, and football stars like Odell Beckham Jr. Their varied social media feeds reflect the modern athlete's connection to pop culture while finding motivation in the success stories of professional athletes across multiple sports.