Where Will They Be?

Joey Logano
17 Auto Racer, Concord, N.C.

ACHIEVEMENTS Competing in the NASCAR Grand National Division, Logano won three of his first four races this spring, including a 2.5-second victory over Nextel Cup driver Kevin Harvick at the Featherlite Coaches 200, where they swapped the lead 15 times. Raised in Middletown, Conn., Logano signed a seven-year contract with Joe Gibbs Racing in September 2005 and is in its driver development program.

REMINISCENT OF? Mark Martin. Since seeing Logano race when he was 11, Martin, with 35 career wins, has served as his mentor.

COACH'S COMMENT "It comes so naturally to him," says Mike McLaughlin, who coaches in Gibbs's developmental program. "He just needs more experience."

ETA In Nextel Cup by 2010. Logano figures he's at least three years away, but McLaughlin thinks he could race when he reaches the NASCAR minimum age of 18.

Lance Stephenson

16 GUARD, Brooklyn

ACHIEVEMENTS A two-time All- New York City selection, the 6' 6", 205-pound Stephenson has led Lincoln High to two straight public school city championships and this year's state title. Stephenson, rated as high as the No. 2 recruit in the class of 2009, averaged 24.6 points, 10.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists as a sophomore.

REMINISCENT OF? Kobe Bryant. Though it's tempting to compare Stephenson with Lincoln point guard alums Stephon Marbury and Sebastian Telfair, his size and scoring ability are more Kobe-esque. "I'm watching YouTube, other games and players to see what I can do better," says Stephenson. "If it is something new, then I like to try it."

COACH'S COMMENT "Ball handling is the next thing for him to conquer," says coach Dwayne Morton. "Once he gets the handle set, he'll be dangerous."

ETA In the NBA by 2010. Stephenson should have his pick of colleges--there's no front-runner yet--but his game and body will be NBA-ready after just one year.