Playing Favorites: What's Your Favorite Pro Sports Team?

Before they reach the professional level, elite high school athletes are fans themselves. In this Playing Favorites segment, top prospects share which pro teams they support.

Hometown loyalties show up frequently—athletes from Philadelphia cheer for the Eagles, while Pittsburgh-area players back the Steelers. Some prospects follow specific stars rather than teams, creating allegiances based on playing style or personality. These fandom connections often predate their own athletic careers, linking back to childhood memories of watching games with family. The segment reveals the fan inside the future professional.