Many of the biggest names in NBA history have taken home the award since then, including Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Among those, 91 have been Duke basketball names, the most for any program and 8.2 percent of the total. Del City (Okla.) C Brandon Garrison The McDonald's All-American Game announced Tuesday the boys and girls rosters for the 2023 installment of the annual showcase.. Sierra Canyon stars Bronny James and Judea Watkins are among the . Michael Jordan (1981), Jason Kidd (1992) and LeBron James (2003) are three of the greatest McDonald's All-Americans of all time. Eddy Curry, Thornwood, 2001The gentle giant's team is remembered for being on the losing end of one of the biggest upsets in state championship history. Terry Cummings, Carver, 1979The 6-9 forward was powerful and skilled and faced constant double-teams while playing for a mediocre team. 2 recruit Holland decommits from Texas, Butler transfer Lukosius commits to Cincinnati, New Big Ten boss Petitti ready to lead 'new era', Penn's Dingle, top Ivy League player, to transfer, Utah Valley's Bandaogo entering transfer portal, Memphis' Hardaway hires Stansbury as assistant, Top guard transfer Abmas commits to Longhorns, Duke moves up to No. Glenn Rivers, Proviso East, 1980The point guard displayed the smarts that made him an NBA champion coach. 2005-2023 Ballislife.com PO Box 15355. Angie Sapp, Williamsville 1993Scored 3,403 points to set Illinois' girls record; currently ranks third. Proceeds from the annual games go to local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and their Ronald McDonald House programs. In 1978, Rudy Woods was named MVP in the first McDonald's All-American Game. He led the Chargers to second place in 1978, a run that featured a memorable 63-60 quarterfinal win against Westinghouse when Thomas scored 26 points and Mark Aguirre had 28 for the Warriors. The four-year starter was Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 1985 and finished with 2,004 points. Also their success in the context of the era in which they played was factored in. There have been multiple times when players shared the MVP award. After Cooper Flagg put up 52 points, Sam Vecenie tweeted that the 5-star sophomore will be "bored by high school basketball" by the time (), Copyright USA TODAY High School Sports 2023, https://usatodayhss.com/2023/high-school-basketball-2023-mcdonalds-all-american-rosters-revealed, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Rashard Griffith, King, 1993Griffith was the star center for the last undefeated large-school champions. The 98-student school's win came against a school with 1,035 students, or 300 more than the population of Hebron. 2004 - DeMarcus Nelson(1,336 points), 43. Still, the official rosters for the 2021 McDonald's All-American Boys' and Girls' Games were released on Feb. 23, and even though they won't get to show off their skills in their. Participants. Frank Williams, Peoria Manual, 1998The 6-foot-4 All-American point guard carried the Rams on his skinny shoulders as a senior. He finished with 2,183 points. I like these 8 best: 1979 - That starting unit could push the ball up the floor with anyone. He put on a dazzling performance at the 2004 Class AA state finals in leading H-F to second place behind Peoria Central. Jonathan Bender, McDonalds A-A/West, 1999, Michael Jordan, McDonalds A-A/East, 1981, Chris Webber, McDonalds A-A/West, 1991 (14/19), Michael Jordan, McDonalds A-A/East, 1981 (13/19), John Williams, McDonalds A-A/West, 1984 (13/22), Jonathan Bender, McDonalds A-A/West, 1999 (13/22), Jordan Brown, McDonalds A-A/West, 2018 (13/22), Jay Williams, McDonalds A-A/East, 1999 (11/27), Keith Bogans, McDonalds A-A/East, 1999 (10/26), Russell Cross, McDonalds A-A/West, 1980 (12/15), Gerald Green, McDonalds A-A/East, 2005 (6/9), J.J. Reddick, McDonalds A-A/East, 2002 (5/6), J.R. Smith, McDonalds A-A/East, 2004 (5/11), Daequan Cook, McDonalds A-A/West, 2006 (5/9), Frank Jackson, McDonalds A-A/West, 2016 (5/7), Othella Harrington, McDonalds A-A/West, 1992, Dallas Comegys, McDonalds A-A/East, 1983, Shaquille ONeal, McDonalds A-A/West, 1989, Derrick Coleman, McDonalds A-A/West, 1986, Dwayne Schintzius, McDonalds A-A/West, 1986, Shaheen Holloway, McDonalds A-A/East, 1996, Jerome Schottenstein Center - Columbus, OH, Alexander Memorial Coliseum - Atlanta, GA, Springfield Civic Center - Springfield, MA. 1 ranked prospect Isaiah Collier (USC commit) and No. Nick Anderson, Simeon, 1986As a senior, Anderson averaged 20.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks on his way to Mr. Basketball and McDonald's All-American honors. Duke was second with three recruits, while Michigan State and Oregon each had two. Basketball and McDonald's All-American as a senior, when the 6-foot-9 forward averaged 25 points and 13 rebounds while leading de Sales to second place in Class AA. Some of the nation's best high school football players attend. All-star basketball game for high school graduates, Boys' high school basketball awards (United States). She led the Friars to a classic downstate showdown vs. Candace Parker and Naperville Central, losing 63-59 in OT. List of every Blue Devil currently in the NBA. Paul & Phil Judson, Hebron, 1952The twins starred in Illinois' version of Hoosiers, leading tiny Hebron to the single-class state title with a 64-59 overtime win against Quincy. Antoine Walker, Mount Carmel, 1994Future NBA All-Star and college national champion played center for the Caravan on a team that included Donovan McNabb. He also was on the roster as a freshman for the 1995 state champs. Top prospect Justin Edwards, No. 2 ranked prospect Justin Edwards (Kentucky commit) headline the rosters, while Sierra Canyon senior Bronny James (undeclared) also. Ballislife.com is your 1 stop shop for everything basketball! Orlich also served as head coach of the West Team in the 1989 McDonald's High School All-American Game. C Xavier Booker Cuonzo Martin, East St. Louis Lincoln 1991. Corey Maggette, Fenwick, 1998The 6-6 McDonald's All-American and three-time All-State player known for his acrobatic dunks led the Friars to the Elite Eight for the first time. The players were selected by members of the McDonald's All-American Games Selection Committee. Jewell Loyd, Niles West, 2012The four-year starter and McDonald's All-American averaged 24.8 points and 11.9 rebounds over four years and finished with 3,077 points. Every year, the best high school basketball players in the country meet in the McDonald's All-American Game. First the top 50. The Pirates went 99-13 in his four years under Glenn Whittenberg but never won a sectional. As of this year's McDonald's All-American Boys Game rosters released on Tuesday, 1,106 high school seniors have earned the distinction since its inception in 1977. Rickey Green, Hirsch, 1973Known for his uncanny speed while dribbling, the 6-foot point guard led Hirsch to the 1973 state title, the city's first in 10 years. Paul, a guard, scored 59 points in the 1952 tournament. Ronnie Lester, Dunbar, 1976A growth spurt from 5-6 to 6-2 prompted a scoring spurt from 10 points per game to 27 for the All-Stater. Orlich and his wife, Kelly, have been married for 30 years. Jamie Brandon, King, 1990A four-year starter and three-time All-Stater for King's powerhouse program, Brandon played in 13 state tournament games, averaging 20.7 points. Archie Dees, Mount Carmel (Ill.) 1954Dees was one of the nation's best players and was named MVP of the 1954 Parade All-American game. <>
Irvine, Ca 92623. From Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant to LeBron James, some of the greatest players of all time were named McDonald's All-Americans. 1989 McDonald's All-American Game ss1970chevelle454 840 subscribers Subscribe 343 Share 54K views 6 years ago FULL GAME! Led Commandos to state title in 1999. Camden High School (Camden, NJ) Ja''Kobe Walker. Only one uncommitted player was selected to this year's roster: Bronny James, the son of LeBron James. His 3,160 points are second all-time in the state, and his 912 free throws are an Illinois record. As part of the annual event, boys and girls compete in a slam dunk contest and a three-point shooting competition, and compete alongside All-American Game alumni in a timed team shootout. The McDonald's All American Game is the all-star basketball game played each year for American and Canadian boys' and girls' high school basketball graduates. The high-scoring forward helped put Westinghouse on the map, leading the Warriors to their first city final in 1977 and their first city championship the next year. Kentucky landed four recruits on the McDonald's All-American Game rosters, which leads all schools. The McDonald's All-American Team is the best-known of the American high-school basketball All-American teams. Take a look below to see the full list of 2023 McDonald's All-Americans. He broke his neck in a car accident a week before the city playoffs as a senior in 1996, but not before totaling 2,619 points. 7), Aaron Bradshaw, 7-0, 215 lbs., C, Kentucky (No. The two-time All-Stater led Manley to city title in 1979 and the city and state championship in 1980. The Pirates went 76-11 in his three varsity seasons. Cazzie Russell, Carver, 1962National player of the year in 1962. The McDonald's All-American designation began in 1977 with the selection of the inaugural team. Overall, 15 colleges and the G League Ignite program are represented on the rosters. By Eric Bossi Jan 25, 2022. Matas Buzelis (ranked No. Dave Robisch, Springfield, 1967The 6-foot-9 center may have had the best state tournament in Illinois history as a senior, when he led the Senators to third place. A daily sports newsletter delivered to your inbox for your morning commute. Jon Scheyer, Glenbrook North, 2006The sharpshooting guard finished with the seventh-most steals, sixth-most assists and fourth-most points (3,034) in state history. The 2023 McDonald's All American Game is set to take place at the Toyota Center in Houston on Tuesday, March 28, giving hoops fans the chance to see the top prospects at the high school level. (1989-Ballard) Rex Chapman . Basically, what do you think is the best 10-man roster you could assemble from a single year's McDonald's All-American class? CG Jared McCain 1977 - Gene Banks (2,079 points as a Blue Devil), 11. Leading the way for the boys team is Dereck Lively, the No. 4 0 obj
Lloyd Batts, Thornton, 1970The older brother of Boyd Batts averaged 29 points per game as a junior and 35 as a senior for the Wildcats, who went 71-12 in his final three years. 8), Jared McCain (No. Here's the full breakdown of the roster at the McDonald's Game this year: Duke: 3 (center Dereck Lively, wing Dariq Whitehead, forward Mark Mitchell) Arkansas: 3 (guard Nick Smith, wing. The exceptions are the 2002 Maryland Terrapins,[4] the 2014 UConn Huskies,[5] the 2021 Baylor Bears, and the 2023 UConn Huskies. 2012 - Amile Jefferson(1,079 points), 70. He lifted the Railsplitters to state with 19 points and 15 rebounds in a memorable 54-50 supersectional win against Peoria Manual. The three-time All-Stater and McDonald's All-American averaged 29 points as a senior and led the Spartans to the state title in 2005. Duke basketball history features McDonald's All-Americans galore. Playing on a sprained ankle, he hit two free throws with 6 seconds to play to give Proviso a 37-36 victory over Champaign Central. Chico Vaughn, Tamms Central, 1958Vaughn is the all-time leading scorer in Illinois history with 3,358 points, and he led Tamms to regional titles in 1957 and 1958. It is rare for girls to compete in the slam dunk contest. Andre Iguodala, Springfield Lanphier, 2002The uber-athletic forward scored 86 points in four games to lead the Lions to second place in the 2002 tournament, forming a dynamic duo with sharpshooter Richard McBride. His unorthodox behind-the-head shot was difficult to block, and he also is the all-time leading scorer at Southern Illinois. He was the consensus national player of the year and a McDonalds All-American in 1978 and is in the discussion for the citys best all-time player. Wheeler (Ga.) PG Isaiah Collier The McDonald's All-American Boys Game will. Designation as a McDonald's All-American instantly brands a player as one of the top high-school players in the United States. endobj
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In addition to Kentucky (four recruits), Duke (three), Michigan State (two) and Oregon (two), there are 11 other schools that have landed a McDonald's All-American in the class of 2023. Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year, McDonald's All-American Game Boys' MVPs, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, "Gamecock basketball signee Ashlyn Watkins wins McDonald's All-American dunk contest", "McDonald's All American About the annual McDonald's All American game, a showcase for the top high school players in the country", "To Win an NCAA Title, You Almost Always Need Some Help from McDonald's From Our Editors SBNation.com", "UConn defeats Kentucky to win NCAA Championship", "2023 Final Four: Breaking down UConn, Miami, San Diego State, FAU by recruiting rankings", "The McDonald's All American Games' 45 Greatest Boys List Revealed", McDonald's All American Games All-time Stats and Award Winners, "DeMatha Catholic basketball coach Morgan Wootten placed in home hospice care, school says", RecruitingNation: Jabari Parker wins Wootten, "Quade Green hits big shot to help team to Legends & Stars Shootout win".
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