The Rise

James Lofton's journey from Fort Ord, California to the NFL Hall of Fame is a reminder of how far dedication, discipline and seizing opportunity can take you.

Cory Alexander has seen it all. From college recruiting drama as the No. 1 point guard in the country at Oak Hill, to learning at the NBA level under legend Gregg Popovich.

Dominique Wilkins, aka "The Human Highlight Reel" was one of the most exciting players the NBA has ever seen.

Luke Kuechly's football journey has been a testament to hard work and discipline paying off.

One of the greatest college basketball players of all time, Ralph Sampson was the Zion Williamson of early 80's college hoops.

Herman Moore's combination of size, speed and elite leaping ability made him one of the most dynamic weapons in the ACC and NFL.

One of the last two-sport stars of his era, Brian Jordan, played both in the NFL and MLB.

Any time superstar linebacker Takeo Spikes stepped on the field, you could guarantee he was going to bring the energy.

Seminole legend Peter Boulware joins his fellow FSU alumni Bryant McFadden for an in-depth conversation about football, family and finding his post-playing passion.

When it comes to women's basketball, both college and pro, no one has their pulse on the game quite like Debbie Antonelli.

The Georgia Bulldogs dominance didn't just materialize in the last decade. It was built on the foundation laid by one of college football's most iconic coaches - Vince Dooley.

One of the most iconic players at one of college basketball's most iconic programs, Phil Ford has a legacy that will live on for generations of Tar Heel fans.

No one was more electrifying in late 1990s ACC football than Georgia Tech QB Joe Hamilton.

Inky Johnson's story isn't just for sports fans. It's for anyone that needs the motivation to face what life throws at them head on, embrace it and find a way to persevere.

Few names in college sports carry the same weight as "Mike Krzyzewski" or "Coach K"

You might not reconginze the name Carnell Lamar Williams, but I bet Cadillac Williams rings a bell

Believe it or not, there was indeed a men's basketball program at Duke University before Mike Krzyzewski showed up in Durham - Mike Gminski