2017 - Wendell Carter Jr.(501 points), 79. 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. He ended the low-scoring 2006 final with a floater with 2 seconds left in overtime to beat Peoria Richwoods 31-29 that gave Simeon its second state title. Camden High School (Camden, NJ) Ja''Kobe Walker. The future coaching legend scored 17 in the final against Elgin. It is rare for girls to compete in the slam dunk contest. 4), Matas Buzelis, 6-9, 195 lbs., SF, G League Ignite (No. Listed in alphabetical order. He had 24 points--one short of his season average--and 15 rebounds in Carver's 49-48 loss to Decatur in the 1962 state championship game. (McDonald's, IHSA Legend). 21-ranked Reed Sheppard rounds out the quartet. He was picked fourth in the 2004 draft out of high school. Chuck Verderber, Lincoln, 1978The McDonald's All-American had 2,032 points and 1,014 rebounds for the Railsplitters, who went 28-2 and won a sectional in 1978. Julian Wright, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2005The McDonald's All-American and Mr. Basketball was a pass-first, spread-the-wealth forward with dynamic athleticism. All-star basketball game for high school graduates, Boys' high school basketball awards (United States). UK basketball recruits named 2023 McDonald's All-Americans | Lexington On January 31, 2012, McDonald's All-American Games unveiled its list of 35 of the Greatest McDonald's All-Americans, released in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the McDonald's All-American High School Boys Basketball Game. Michael Jordan (1981), Jason Kidd (1992) and LeBron James (2003) are three of the greatest McDonald's All-Americans of all time. Duke was second with three recruits, while Michigan State and Oregon each had two. He also had 25 in the city final against Manley in 1997. 12), Reed Sheppard, 6-2, 175 lbs., SG, Kentucky (No. As a senior, he averaged 30.2 points and 11 rebounds and was named a McDonald's All-American. Change year? [citation needed] Selected athletes often go on to compete in college basketball. Marcus Liberty, King, 1987The three-time All-Stater and McDonald's All-American went neck-and-neck with Larry Johnson for national player of the year honors as a senior. 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. 1 player in the country and Duke commit. % 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. There have been multiple times when players shared the MVP award. As a sophomore, he led the "Flying Clouds" to the state title with a 14-13 win against Springfield, and they finished second the next two years. Candace Parker, Naperville Central, 2004After leading her high school to a second consecutive state title, she became the only three-time Ms. Basketball winner. Players are listed alphabetically. Jason Jordan Jan 25, 2022 Dereck Lively can vividly recall. Jay Shidler, Lawrenceville, 1976The flashy shooter with flowing blond hair was a star sophomore for Lawrenceville's 1974 Class A state champs. The four-year starter averaged 19.7 points as a senior and was named a McDonald's All-American. Brian Cook, Brown's future teammate in Champaign, described Brown as "the human fast break." McDonald's All American Game 2023: Complete rosters, college recruitments and commitments. Glenn Rivers, Proviso East, 1980The point guard displayed the smarts that made him an NBA champion coach. The Jimmy Black Exception: This year's NCAA basketball championship Editor and publisher of Blue Devil Country. 1 in the 2023-24 men's Way-Too-Early Top 25, Everything you need to know about "The Bag Game," a podcast on college hoops' bribery scandal, 'Congrats to them Burger Boys! 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. 2 ranked prospect Justin Edwards (Kentucky commit) headline the rosters, while Sierra Canyon senior Bronny James (undeclared) also cracked the list. 13), Aden Holloway, 6-1, 165 lbs., PG, Auburn (No. 1 ranked prospect Isaiah Collier (USC commit) and No. 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. That season, 15 players were named McDonald's All Americans, with 12 national players forming the U.S. team with three local products added to the DMV team with the first annual East vs. West All-American game (apart from the Capital Classic . 2023 McDonald's All-American Game rosters: Bronny James, D.J. Duncanville (Texas) PF Ron Holland McDonald's All-American Game MVP winners: Full list of every award winner including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Bronny James, D.J. That year, the All-Americans played in the McDonald's Capital Classic all-star game against a group of high school stars from the Washington, D.C. Shannon Brown, Proviso East, 2003Averaged 27.9 points and 7.2 rebounds as a senior, when he was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. Change year? Frank Williams, Peoria Manual, 1998The 6-foot-4 All-American point guard carried the Rams on his skinny shoulders as a senior. Sources: Chicago Tribune, IHSA, Encyclopedia of Chicago, Illinois Basketball Coaches Association, "Sweet Charlie, Dike, Cazzie, and Bobby Joe: High School Basketball in Illinois," by Taylor Bell, 2004. 5 in 2023) is the only player taking the professional route, committed to the G League Ignite. 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. In 1977, Bob Geoghan expanded on his Capital Classic concept by pitching a national all-star game concept to local McDonald's corporate executives. LaPhonso Ellis, East St. Louis Lincoln, 1988The star of the first two of East St. Louis' three consecutive state titles, Ellis was a McDonald's All-American in 1988. James is the only prospect who is still undeclared, while Matas Buzelis (ranked No. Bogie Redmon, Collinsville, 1961Scored 31 points in the championship win against Thornton, finishing the tournament with 92 points in 4 games for the undefeated team. He led the Spartans to their first sectional title in 1992, when he was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. He scored 245 points in 10 state tournament games, including 43 in a 56-54 win against Providence-St. Mel in the 1983 quarterfinals, when he scored all 23 of his team's second-half points. Montverde Academy (Fla.) PF Kwame Evans, Jr. Michael Finley, Proviso East, 1991Led the Pirates to the state title in 1991, going 32-1 with the help of fellow Three Amigos Sherrell Ford and Donnie Boyce. endobj <> Brian Cook, Lincoln, 1999Cook averaged 22 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.4 blocks as a senior, when he was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. Griffith averaged 22 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocks and was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. 1985 McDonalds All-American Rosters - High School Basketball - RealGM 9), Stephon Castle, 6-6, 190 lbs., PG, UConn (No. Player Pos HT WT Birth City Birth Date High School College Nationality; Michael . Kyle Irving is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. 2023 - Sean Stewart(arrives next season), RELATED: List of every Blue Devil currently in the NBA. She averaged 24.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game her senior season and finished her high school career with 2,758 points. He finished with 3,174 points, second all-time in Illinois. Player Pos HT WT Birth City Birth . 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. He led the Golden Aces to regional titles in the one-class tournament in 1953 and 1954 and finished with 2,823 points. Averaged 22 points and 6 assists as a senior. Wagner and No. The 2023 Final Four was the first in which no McDonald's All-American participated.[6]. 2022 - Mark Mitchell(318 points and counting), 89. Deon Thomas, Simeon, 1989 The 6-9 forward was Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 1989, when he averaged 24 points, 12 rebounds and 6 blocks while the Wolverines were undefeated and . "But he's also a very mild-mannered person. Points. Leading the way for the boys team is Dereck Lively, the No. On a team that started five guards, Williams led the Rams in points (23 points a game), rebounds (8), assists (6) and steals (4) and was named Mr. Basketball. Scott Rafferty is a Senior NBA Editor for The Sporting News. Change year? 1 0 obj 28), Jared McCain, 6-3, 195 lbs., SF, Duke (No. 18 Michigan prep basketball players among 2021 McDonald's All-American The award winners also include players who have had long and successful NBA careers, such as J.R. Smith, J.J. Redick, Zach Randolph and Harrison Barnes. Quinn Buckner, Thornridge, 1972National player of the year his senior year and led the Falcons to back-to-back state titles in 1971 (31-1), 1972 (33-0), one of the most dominant programs in Illinois history. Revealing the 2023 McDonald's All American roster | NBA TodayThe NBA Today crew reveal the 2023 All-American Game roster.#ESPN #NBAonESPN #NBAToday Melvin Ely, Thornton, 1997An offensive and defensive stalwart for great Wildcat teams that made three straight state tournaments, only to be thwarted by Peoria Manual each time. Bobby Hurley 0. Orlich also served as head coach of the West Team in the 1989 McDonald's High School All-American Game. Kevin Garnett, Farragut, 1995The South Carolina native played only one year in Illinois, but what a year it was. The two-time All-Stater led Manley to city title in 1979 and the city and state championship in 1980. Transformed from promising prospect to indomitable force his senior year, averaging 21.3 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks. The 1989 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star basketball game played on Sunday, April 23, 1989 at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. The game was the 12th annual version of the McDonald's All-American Game first played in 1978. The Greatest Boys McDonald's All-Americans list includes some of the top names in men's basketball history, and features past and present Olympics, NBA and NCAA stars. His unorthodox behind-the-head shot was difficult to block, and he also is the all-time leading scorer at Southern Illinois. Kentucky landed four recruits on the McDonald's All American Game rosters, which leads all schools. Among those, 91 have been Duke basketball names, the most for any program and 8.2 percent of the total. 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. East Boys Roster. Take a look below to see the full list of 2023 McDonald's All Americans and their college commitments. 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. Chris Collins, Glenbrook North, 1992The second-generation star led the state in scoring as a senior with 32.1 points per game while shooting 50 percent and making 94 of his 200 3-pointers. 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. Shaun Livingston, Peoria, 2004Livingston possessed magical court vision as a 6-foot-7 point guard and led the Lions to two state titles. Sid & Marty Krofft Television Productions Inc. v. McDonald's Corp. Mid-American Conference tournament Finals, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament Finals, Missouri Valley Conference tournament Finals, Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament Finals, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=McDonald%27s_All-American_Game&oldid=1149708533, High school basketball games in the United States, Recurring sporting events established in 1977, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2012, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 April 2023, at 23:32. 1. No. Only one uncommitted player was selected to this year's roster: Bronny James, the son of LeBron James. [2][3] The following year, the McDonald's All American Game began with a boys contest between the East and West squads. Matas Buzelis (ranked No. Some of the nation's best high school football players attend. Russell Cross, Manley, 1980The 6-10 center was a McDonald's All-American and the Parade national player of the year in 1980. 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. 12) and Sean Stewart (No. The McDonald's All American Games' 45 Greatest Boys List Revealed FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gian-Franco Demano, McDonald's USA Gian_franco.demano@us.mcd.com 630-464-0418 Brad Shulkin, Golin bshulkin@golin.com 847-894-1808 The McDonald's All American Games' 45 Greatest Boys List Revealed The Shootout is a timed competition in which each team must make a layup, free throw, three-pointer, and halfcourt shot in that order.[15]. 1989 McDonalds All-American Stats - High School Basketball - RealGM Denotes All-Star Games in which more than one MVP was named. Lou Boudreau, Thornton, 1935Some say the three-time All-Stater and future baseball Hall of Famer was Illinois' first high-school basketball star. 1 player in America when he was murdered in 1984 following an accidental run-in near the school eight months after helping Simeon win its first city and state championships. The 98-student school's win came against a school with 1,035 students, or 300 more than the population of Hebron. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. McDonald's All American Games/AP. The Pirates went 76-11 in his three varsity seasons. Duke basketball history features McDonald's All-Americans galore. Jalen Brunson, Stevenson, 2015Driving force behind Stevenson's three straight trips to the state finals in Peoria and the first state championship won by a team from Lake County, Brunson, also an All-American and Mr. Basketball, averaged 21.1 points in his four-year varsity career. 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 McDonald's All-American designation began in 1977 with the selection of the inaugural team. [1] The boys' game has been contested annually since 1978, and the girls game has been played each year since it was added in 2002. Revealing the 2023 McDonald's All American roster | NBA Today Anthony Davis, Perspectives, 2011(McDonald's) In 2010, Davis was toiling in obscurity in the lower-tier Public League Blue division. Roger McClendon, Champaign Centennial 1984. Dee Brown, Proviso East, 2002Illinois coach Bill Self said that "Dee Brown changes ends as fast as anyone in America." The first McDonald's All-American Game wasn't held until the following year in the same East vs. West format that's still used today. Isiah Thomas, St. Joseph, 1979The first star for legendary coach Gene Pingatore was a McDonald's All-American and the consensus runner-up to Clark Kellogg for national player of the year. He scored 86 points in four games, including 32 points with 16 rebounds in a quarterfinal against Elgin and 18 and 20 in the final against Galesburg. There has been no shortage of star power at the event over the years. Del City (Okla.) C Brandon Garrison Yesterday the 24 players who made the cut for this years teams were revealed. Cathedral (Ind.) Robert Dillingham, the fifth member of coach John Calipari's top-ranked class, was ineligible since he joined Overtime Elite after leaving Donda Academy (California). The list is littered with future NBA stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 2010, when he averaged 21 points and 11.5 rebounds. Phil, a forward, added 46. Roster announced for McDonald's All-American Game 4 Aaron Bradshaw headline the Wildcats' group, while No. He led the Foxes to a 26-3 record in 1960. Kyle Irving is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. 23), Ja'Kobe Walter, 6-5, 185 lbs., SG, Baylor (No. North Laurel (Kent.) He lifted the Railsplitters to state with 19 points and 15 rebounds in a memorable 54-50 supersectional win against Peoria Manual. Michigan State and Oregon each have two signees in the game. Johnny Orr, Taylorville , 1944The star forward for Taylorville's legendary 1944 squad, the first undefeated state champions with an astounding 45-0 record. He had 17 points and 9 rebounds in a 58-51 victory over Peoria Spalding in final, but his seven-point, seven-rebound effort in the semifinals was just as impressive. Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Stanford, Texas and USC all have one McDonald's All-American recruit. The McDonald's All-American Boys Game will. Tom Kleinschmidt, Gordon, Tech 1991The muscular forward led Gordon to the championship game in 1990 before falling to mighty King. Marty Simmons, Lawrenceville, 1983The first Mr. Basketball winner from a Class A school, Simmons led Lawrenceville to identical 34-0 state-title seasons in 1982 and 1983. Jereme Richmond, Waukegan, 2010Committed to Illinois before the first game of his freshman year at North Shore, then led Waukegan to state twice. Then the second 50. 2022 McDonalds All-American Rosters - High School Basketball - RealGM Link Academy (Texas) SG JaKobe Walter. Juwan Howard, Vocational, 1991The 6-9 McDonald's All-American averaged 27 points, 12 rebounds while leading Cavaliers to Public League semifinals as a senior. McDonald's All American Rosters Revealed - Sports Illustrated How many of them were named MVP of the game? The Wolverines won again the next year, when Rose was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. Shaquille O'Neal 18. 1990 McDonalds All-American Game - YouTube Greg Graham 0. Voise Winters, Gage Park, 1981His 1981 season was one of the best ever, with 1,048 points and a state-record 47.6 points per game. RELATED: Duke signee Caleb Foster gets snubbed. !WtEv1*b .p#>~+o. 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. The Jaguars were in another league that season, winning their three games in Champaign by 28, 31 and 37 points. He averaged 25 points and 18 rebounds in the four state games. The three-time All-Stater also helped King win state in 1990 as a freshman. The following list, which will be updated here every year, is in chronological order from Duke's first McDonald's All-American, Gene Banks, to the most recent (career points as a Blue Devil in parentheses). Among those, 91 have been Duke . With a center's size and a swingman's skills, Russell could score and rebound almost at will. Mitchell "J.J." Anderson, Metro 1978The 6-6 forward's scoring average of 43.5 points per game as a senior ranks second in state history. Every year, the best high school basketball players in the country meet in the McDonald's All-American Game. List of every Blue Devil currently in the NBA. Montverde Academy (Fla.) PF Sean Stewart 4 0 obj Deon Thomas, Simeon, 1989The 6-9 forward was Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 1989, when he averaged 24 points, 12 rebounds and 6 blocks while the Wolverines were undefeated and ranked No. area. Roster announced for McDonald's All-American Game. Shaquille O'Neal 16. 7), Aaron Bradshaw, 7-0, 215 lbs., C, Kentucky (No. McDonald's All-American Game Archives - Ballislife.com 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. South Kent Academy (Conn.) PG Elmarko Jackson 7) ET on ESPN2. Bronny James, Judea Watkins Headline 2023 McDonald's All-American Game With the IHSA's tournaments under way, we undertook the daunting possibly maddening task of naming the 100 greatest players ever. Max Hooper, Mount Vernon, 1950The center was the first to lead the state tournament in scoring twice as he led Mount Vernon to back-to-back titles in 1949 and 1950, concluding with 36 points in the 1950 title game. Joliet West (Ill.) PG Jeremy Fears Perry (Ariz.) SF Cody Williams, Waukee Senior (Iowa) PF Omaha Biliew 2006 - Gerald Henderson (1,262 points), 56. Designation as a McDonald's All-American instantly brands a player as one of the top high-school players in the United States. The 2022 McDonald's All-American Game rosters are set, and Kentucky Wildcats basketball recruits Skyy Clark, Cason Wallace and Chris Livingston were nominated. MORE:Bronny James, D.J. "Serg is a self-made player.". He averaged 38 points and 19 rebounds in four state games, with 47 points in a supersectional, 25 in the quarterfinal, 41 in a semifinal loss and 39 in the third-place win against Rockford West. 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. Tammy Van Oppen, Bartonville Limestone 1992. He averaged 23 points and 7 assists as a senior while leading Marian to its second straight supersectional. Wheeler (Ga.) PG Isaiah Collier Duke was second with three recruits, while Michigan State and Oregon each had two. Andy Kaufmann, Jacksonville 1988Kaufmann was nearly impossible to guard, with range that extended nearly to halfcourt combined with a physical post-up game. McDonald's All-American Game - Wikipedia Buckner had 28 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists while igniting an intimidating press when Thornridge destroyed Quincy 104-69 in the '72 title game. 1977 - Gene Banks (2,079 points as a Blue Devil), 11. They finished second the next year, but Liberty did his best in the championship loss to East St. Louis, going for 41 points and 15 rebounds. 21), Andrej Stojakovic, 6-7, 185 lbs., SF, Stanford (No. Paul, a guard, scored 59 points in the 1952 tournament. ~t?6tFT s6"SN3* 4s:7[PM-$efMq FTxZ/xj8vO9|C\q The list includes a number of high-profile prospects like Bronny James and DJ Wagner, as well as Andrej Stojakovic, son of Peja and Stanford commit. 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. Mike Robinson, Peoria Richwoods, 1996Three-time all-stater is Peoria's all-time scoring leader with 2,944 points. The McDonald's All American Games, boys' and girls', will take place in Houston on March 28 at the Toyota Center. 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. 1989 McDonald's All-American Game - YouTube ET on ESPN2. 2023 McDonald's All-American high school basketball players include UK recruits Aaron Bradshaw, Justin Edwards, Reed Sheppard, DJ Wagner. Also their success in the context of the era in which they played was factored in. Dillingham, ranked No. The four-year starter was Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 1985 and finished with 2,004 points. McDonald's All American Rosters Revealed All 24 of the players named to this year's roster were represented in the SI99.
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