"NBA Countdown" serves as the primer for game telecasts on ABC. It features a less-scripted format, highlighted by a lively round-table discussion and debate of the top storylines around the league. Seats at the table are reserved for host Michelle Beadle and analyst Jalen Rose. The latter imparts wisdom based on many years of playing experience.

"NBA Countdown" serves as the primer for game telecasts on ABC. It features a less-scripted format, highlighted by a lively round-table discussion and debate of the top storylines around the league. Seats at the table are reserved for host Michelle Beadle and analyst Jalen Rose. The latter imparts wisdom based on many years of playing experience.

"NBA Countdown" serves as the primer for game telecasts on ABC. It features a less-scripted format, highlighted by a lively round-table discussion and debate of the top storylines around the league. Seats at the table are reserved for host Michelle Beadle and analyst Jalen Rose. The latter imparts wisdom based on many years of playing experience.

"NBA Countdown" serves as the primer for game telecasts on ABC. It features a less-scripted format, highlighted by a lively round-table discussion and debate of the top storylines around the league. Seats at the table are reserved for host Michelle Beadle and analyst Jalen Rose. The latter imparts wisdom based on many years of playing experience.

"NBA Countdown" serves as the primer for game telecasts on ABC. It features a less-scripted format, highlighted by a lively round-table discussion and debate of the top storylines around the league. Seats at the table are reserved for host Michelle Beadle and analyst Jalen Rose. The latter imparts wisdom based on many years of playing experience.

"NBA Countdown" serves as the primer for game telecasts on ABC. It features a less-scripted format, highlighted by a lively round-table discussion and debate of the top storylines around the league. Seats at the table are reserved for host Michelle Beadle and analyst Jalen Rose. The latter imparts wisdom based on many years of playing experience.

"NBA Countdown" serves as the primer for game telecasts on ABC. It features a less-scripted format, highlighted by a lively round-table discussion and debate of the top storylines around the league. Seats at the table are reserved for host Michelle Beadle and analyst Jalen Rose. The latter imparts wisdom based on many years of playing experience.

"NBA Countdown" serves as the primer for game telecasts on ABC. It features a less-scripted format, highlighted by a lively round-table discussion and debate of the top storylines around the league. Seats at the table are reserved for host Michelle Beadle and analyst Jalen Rose. The latter imparts wisdom based on many years of playing experience.

"NBA Countdown" serves as the primer for game telecasts on ABC. It features a less-scripted format, highlighted by a lively round-table discussion and debate of the top storylines around the league. Seats at the table are reserved for host Michelle Beadle and analyst Jalen Rose. The latter imparts wisdom based on many years of playing experience.

"NBA Countdown" serves as the primer for game telecasts on ABC. It features a less-scripted format, highlighted by a lively round-table discussion and debate of the top storylines around the league. Seats at the table are reserved for host Michelle Beadle and analyst Jalen Rose. The latter imparts wisdom based on many years of playing experience.

"NBA Countdown" serves as the primer for game telecasts on ABC. It features a less-scripted format, highlighted by a lively round-table discussion and debate of the top storylines around the league. Seats at the table are reserved for host Michelle Beadle and analyst Jalen Rose. The latter imparts wisdom based on many years of playing experience.

This Emmy Award-winning studio show, which airs following each NBA telecast on TNT, is hosted by Ernie Johnson, with analysis from Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and NBA champions Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal. It's a mix of highlights, interviews and hijinks, notably the verbal sparring sessions between the outspoken Barkley and his straight man, Smith. The show also welcomes various guest analysts throughout the season.

Segments include "Jam Session" and "Rewind"; in-depth interviews with some of the NBA's biggest stars.

While "SportsNation" is hosted by Cari Champion, Marcellus Wiley and LZ Granderson, it's really powered by the people, fueled by fan interaction and focused on fun. The lighthearted, hourlong weekday series attracts the youngest demographic of all of ESPN's studio shows, and it's different than many of the network's offerings in that fan engagement and clever, imaginative segments are at the heart of the program. While they day's hottest and weirdest sports topics are covered, also included is discussion of the smaller stories that people are taking about on the internet but often aren't seen on TV.

They have a new name, but the game they play is still innovative, unconventional, humorous, and now, more accessible. Known as The Basketball Jones when they were running roughshod over the sports blogosphere with creative videos and podcasting, the crew led by J.E. Skeets, Tas Melas and Trey Kerby are now The Starters, and they bring their fan-focused take on the game to NBA TV each weekday. The hourlong show is also supplemented by a blog and podcast, all of it tied together by The Starters' passion for the NBA through fun, lighthearted and entertaining content.

Airing two one-hour shows on Saturdays during the season beginning in January, "College GameDay" gets fans ready for all the day's action in men's college basketball with exclusive interviews, analysis, behind-the-scenes features and predictions. Scores and highlights are included in the early evening edition. The primary host is Rece Davis, joined by analysts Jay Bilas, Seth Greenberg and Jay Williams. The show originates from the site of ESPN's prime-time matchup.

A former pro-basketball player takes a job as a coach at a tough, ethnically mixed school in Los Angeles. He helps turn the team from losers to winners, both on and off the court.

The experience of going to a professional sporting event often includes more than just the game itself. NBA teams must have dance squads composed of professional dancers to entertain fans during breaks in the action. This docuseries goes inside the Los Angeles Clippers' squad to provide viewers with a look at what it takes to be a member of an elite dance team -- both on and off the court. The team is led by new creative director Petra Pope, who has previously worked for other NBA teams, as she looks to revamp the squad and take it to the next level. Once Pope selects dancers for the team, the pressure is on for them to work hard so they can succeed in the big leagues as they try to balance their careers with family life amidst the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.