Playing Favorites: What's the Best Feeling in Basketball?

For some players, nothing beats the locker room celebration after a hard-fought win. Others live for the and-one—scoring through contact and getting to the free throw line. A few point to seeing teammates succeed as their greatest source of joy.

This Playing Favorites segment reveals what motivates top high school prospects. The answers range from individual highlights to team-first moments, but one theme emerges: the best feelings in basketball almost always involve sharing the experience with others.