They have, however, won it three timesin 2004 by Candace Parker, in 2019 by Fran Belibi, and most recently in 2022 by Ashlyn Watkins. He was Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 2002, and his 499 steals are a state record. Mark Aguirre, Westinghouse, 1978The 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. The McDonald's All-American Boys Game will immediately follow on ESPN at 9 p.m. Frank Williams, Peoria Manual, 1998The 6-foot-4 All-American point guard carried the Rams on his skinny shoulders as a senior. The players were selected by members of the McDonald's All-American Games Selection Committee. Erin Lawless, Fenwick, 2003Listed as a guard, forward and center to emphasize her ample versatility. endobj MORE:Bronny James, D.J. She moved to Texas the next year to be with her mom. The 7-foot-2 center will have every NBA scout eager to see play in person. Brian Cook, Brown's future teammate in Champaign, described Brown as "the human fast break." 10), Isaiah Collier, 6-4, 205 lbs., PG, USC (No. 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. Then the second 50. ET on ESPN2. Off the court, he was already an ordained minster. Greg Graham 0. List of every Blue Devil currently in the NBA. 3 0 obj The last of these competitions replaced separate overall timed skills competitions for boys and girls. 7), Aaron Bradshaw, 7-0, 215 lbs., C, Kentucky (No. endobj Jerry Sloan, McLeansboro, 1960The native of off-the-map Gobbler's Knob was the youngest of 10 children and learned his work ethic from waking up at 4:30 a.m. for farm chores. Among those, 91 have been Duke basketball names, the most for any program and 8.2 percent of the total. Jack Sikma, St. Anne, 1973The future NBA All-Star led St. Anne to fourth place in 1973. G Isaiah Thomas G Byron Scott F Dominique Wilkins F James Worthy C Ralph Sampson ------------------------ G John Paxson The McDonald's All-American designation began in 1977 with the selection of the inaugural team. No. 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. 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. 2005-2023 Ballislife.com PO Box 15355. Consisting of the top players, each team plays a single exhibition game after the conclusion of the high-school basketball season, in an East vs. West format. He led the Foxes to a 26-3 record in 1960. 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. Change year? 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 . Shaquille O'Neal 18. He averaged 25 points and 18 rebounds in the four state games. 1994 - Steve Wojciechowski(687 points), 29. East Roster. <> Every year, the best high school basketball players in the country meet in the McDonald's All-American Game. He was named Mr. Basketball in 1997, when he capped his career with 22 points in a 47-43 win against West Aurora. I like these 8 best: 1979 - That starting unit could push the ball up the floor with anyone. Jeff Baker, Maine South, 1979The guard led Maine South to a 31-1 record and its only state title as a senior and finished with 2,512 points. Other forwards . The four-year starter averaged 19.7 points as a senior and was named a McDonald's All-American. Kyle Irving is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. Cathedral (Ind.) 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. The exceptions are the 2002 Maryland Terrapins,[4] the 2014 UConn Huskies,[5] the 2021 Baylor Bears, and the 2023 UConn Huskies. Led Commandos to state title in 1999. Ron Holland and AJ Johnson have decommitted from Texas this month, giving the Longhorns a rough April after an electric March. Tammy Van Oppen, Bartonville Limestone 1992. ': LeBron, Trae Young praise McDonald's All Americans, Scouting the 2023 McDonald's All Americans: Breaking down each men's basketball recruit, Breaking down the 2023 McDonald's All American girls' basketball recruits. %PDF-1.7 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. 1989 McDonald's All-American Game ss1970chevelle454 840 subscribers Subscribe 343 Share 54K views 6 years ago FULL GAME! Camden (NJ) PG DJ Wagner Yesterday the 24 players who made the cut for this years teams were revealed. Auburn's inside tandem of likely top-3 pick Jabari Smith and shot-blocking former McDonald's All-American Walker Kessler seems almost unfair at times. Roster announced for McDonald's All-American Game. SF Justin Edwards Montverde Academy (Fla.) PF Sean Stewart 1), Kwame Evans, 6-9, 200 lbs., PF, Oregon (No. In an 88-70 quarterfinal win against Cerro Gordo, he had one of the best individual performances in state tournament history with 36 points, 24 rebounds and 12 blocked shots. This years game will take place March 28 in Houston. Before that he helped Manual win titles in 1996 and 1997, scoring 53 points in four games as a sophomore and 57 in four as a junior. Denotes All-Star Games in which more than one MVP was named. From Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant to LeBron James, some of the greatest players of all time were named McDonald's All-Americans. Transformed from promising prospect to indomitable force his senior year, averaging 21.3 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks. Prolific Prep (Calif.) PG Aden Holloway Derrick Rose, Simeon, 2007The rare prep point guard who looked like he could step onto an NBA court, his speed, strength and skills were a package that was tough to beat. 1 recruiting class in 2023, leads the way with its four signees. Cazzie Russell, Carver, 1962National player of the year in 1962. Of the 24 selections in this year's class, all but one McDonald's All-American has decided where they will play next year, with Bronny James being the lone outlier. Duke basketball history features McDonald's All-Americans galore. Pat Graham 0. The first McDonald's All-American team, which was headlined by NBA legend Magic Johnson, was selected in 1977. Wheeler (Ga.) PG Isaiah Collier 2-ranked recruiting class is represented by Mackenzie Mgbako (No. The next season he averaged 27 and 11 for the 24-5 Bulldogs. He was touted as "The Best High School Basketball Player Since LeBron James" on the cover of Sports Illustrated. 8), Jared McCain (No. (McDonald's, IHSA Legend). Making a list of the top 100 high-school basketball players in state history was no easy task, and a huge number of great players did not make the final list. 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. He was the Naismith national player of the year and a McDonald's All-American in 2014. 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. It is rare for girls to compete in the slam dunk contest. 6), Omaha Biliew, 6-9, 210 lbs., PF, Iowa State (No. He was picked fourth in the 2004 draft out of high school. He averaged 26 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists as a senior and was named a McDonald's All-American. 1 0 obj The McDonald's All-American Team is the best-known of the American high-school basketball All-American teams. 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. Highlights of the 1990 McDonald's All-American Game and Slam Dunk Contest for High School basketball.Shawn Bradley, Rodney Rogers, Luther Wright, Darrin Hanc. Covington (Ga.) CG Stephon Castle Dillingham, ranked No. Glenn Rivers, Proviso East, 1980The point guard displayed the smarts that made him an NBA champion coach. The four-year starter was Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 1985 and finished with 2,004 points. Duke was second with three recruits, while Michigan State and Oregon each had two. Winning was his way, as the Blue Devils went 123-5 in his four years as he scored 2,040 points. Hersey Hawkins, Westinghouse, 1984Underrated in high school because he had to play center for the Warriors, but he still averaged more than 20 points per game and was an All-Stater. And the last time no eventual Blue Devils were on one of the rosters was in 1984. Terry Cummings, Carver, 1979The 6-9 forward was powerful and skilled and faced constant double-teams while playing for a mediocre team. By Eric Bossi Jan 25, 2022. McDonalds All-American; Rosters; Players; Awards; Stats; 1985 McDonalds All-American Rosters. Duncanville (Texas) PF Ron Holland No. Other notable McDonald's All-American Game MVPs beyond 2000 include Kevin Garnett (1995), Jerry Stackhouse (1993), Chris Webber (1991), Shaquille O'Neal (1989) and Alonzo Mourning (1988). 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. The skills contest was added for both boys and girls in 2002, with separate events held for both sexes through 2015. Wagner headline stacked boys roster for 2023 game. Let the debating begin. 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. The game was the 12th annual version of the McDonald's All-American Game first played in 1978. 12), Reed Sheppard, 6-2, 175 lbs., SG, Kentucky (No. He averaged 23 points and 7 assists as a senior while leading Marian to its second straight supersectional. Kenny Battle, West Aurora, 1984The high-flying forward led Gordie Kerkman's West Aurora squad to a third-place finish in 1984, when he scored 86 points in four state games, with a 28-point high against Champaign Centennial in the quarterfinals. Headlined by Bronny James and four Kentucky signees, 22 of the top 23 prospects in the ESPN 100 have been named to the 46th annual McDonald's All American Game. In its118-year history, Illinois high school basketball has produced a remarkable bounty of talent. First the top 50. Sergio McClain, Peoria Manual, 1997The only player to start for four state champions, the first under legendary coach Dick Van Scyoc and the last three for his father, Wayne. Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Stanford, Texas and USC all have one McDonald's All-American recruit. Morgan Tuck, Bolingbrook, 2012The 6-foot-2 Tuck became one of the most respected players in Illinois, first winning the Ms. Basketball of Illinois award as a 14-year-old in 2009 and then doing it again in 2012 after averaging 27.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 2.4 assists in her senior season. The McDonald's All American Games, boys' and girls', will take place in Houston on March 28 at the Toyota Center. The list is littered with future NBA stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Nora Lewis, Peoria Richwoods, 1985Named national player of the year by Parade and USA Today, he averaged 30.8 points and 12.6 rebounds as a senior and finished with 3,134 points. Cliff Alexander, Curie, 2014The 6-foot-9 combination of power and athleticism drew comparisons to high school versions of Dwight Howard and Amare Stoudemire. 2022 - Mark Mitchell(318 points and counting), 89. As a junior, he led the Jaguars to the state title. "Serg is a self-made player.". The Final Four isn't the only must-see basketball event in Houston this week. Montverde Academy (Fla.) PF Kwame Evans, Jr. Walter Downing, Providence, 1981The center led was named to the all-tournament team at state as a freshman in 1978 and a sophomore in 1979, when he led the Celtics to the Class A title. 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. Dee Brown, Proviso East, 2002Illinois coach Bill Self said that "Dee Brown changes ends as fast as anyone in America." St. Paul VI leads latest Super 25 rankings. With the IHSA's tournaments under way, we undertook the daunting possibly maddening task of naming the 100 greatest players ever. Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 2010, when he averaged 21 points and 11.5 rebounds. Basically, what do you think is the best 10-man roster you could assemble from a single year's McDonald's All-American class? 13), Aden Holloway, 6-1, 165 lbs., PG, Auburn (No. He was Mr. Basketball and the consensus national player of the year and was the MVP of the McDonald's All-American game before the Timberwolves selected him fifth overall, making him the first player drafted directly out of high school in 20 years. He also had 25 in the city final against Manley in 1997. 2 0 obj (0:17). He was a three-time all-state selection. Troy Hudson, Carbondale, 1994The guard scored 109 points in 4 state games in 1994, including 37 against Joliet in the quarterfinal and 20 in the one-point state final loss in Peoria Manual's first of four straight titles. "There are a lot of guys in the state who come in with more natural talent," said Manual assistant coach Chuck Westendorf. 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. He was the consensus national player of the year and a McDonald's All-American in 1978 and is in the discussion for the city's best all-time player. Perry (Ariz.) SF Cody Williams, Waukee Senior (Iowa) PF Omaha Biliew Ronnie Fields, Farragut, 1996One of the most electrifying players to lace them up in Illinois or anywhere else, the high-flying Fields teamed with Kevin Garnett for the 1995 team that many consider the best not to win a state title. 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. 16). The Wolverines won again the next year, when Rose was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. . 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. The teams are sponsored by the fast-food chain McDonald's. Sean Stewart. 3 D.J. Quincy finished second in 1979, won it all at 33-0 in 1981 and finished third at 32-1 in 1982 when its 64-game win streak was snapped in the state semifinals by Mendel. 16), D.J. That's 39 years straight with at least one Duke basketball player, which is also a national record. 2017 - Wendell Carter Jr.(501 points), 79. In 1978, Rudy Woods was named MVP in the first McDonald's All-American Game. 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. 4 Aaron Bradshaw headline the Wildcats' group, while No. 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]. All but four of the teams to win the NCAA men's championship since 1978 have had at least one McDonald's All-American on their rosters. As a junior he made the winning layup with 3.2 seconds left in the final against Thornwood, and he had 20 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks in the 2004 title game against Homewood-Flossmoor. Orlich also served as head coach of the West Team in the 1989 McDonald's High School All-American Game. Thornton finished second in 1995 and 1996 and third in 1997, when he earned McDonald's All-American honors. [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. Leading the way for the boys team is Dereck Lively, the No. Players are listed alphabetically. 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. 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. Brandon Hughes, Peoria Manual, 1994The senior star for the first of Manual's four straight titles scored 27 in 61-60 win vs. Carbondale in the final, 26 in the semifinal against Rockford Boylan and 25 against Westinghouse in the quarterfinal. Pierre Pierce, Westmont, 2001Averaged 35 points per game and holds the all-class tournament record with 159 points in four state games in 2001, when the Sentinels finished third in Class A. Andy Phillip, Granite City, 1940A future "Whiz Kid" at Illinois, Phillip was one of the last stars of the low-scoring era, scoring 15 of Granite City's 24 points in their win over Herrin for the 1940 title. endobj 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 . "Doc" was a three-time All-Stater and was the consensus national player of the year and a McDonald's All-American in 1980. The McDonald's All-American Games in 2020 and 2021 were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The three-time All-Stater also helped King win state in 1990 as a freshman. Bel Aire (Kan.) SF Matas Buzelis With a center's size and a swingman's skills, Russell could score and rebound almost at will. 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. Revealing the 2023 McDonald's All American roster | NBA TodayThe NBA Today crew reveal the 2023 All-American Game roster.#ESPN #NBAonESPN #NBAToday 20), Brandon Garrison, 6-9, 205 lbs., C, Oklahoma State (No. Kentucky landed four recruits on the McDonald's All American Game rosters, which leads all schools. McDonald's All American Games/AP. The McDonald's All-American Boys Game will. 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. Paul, a guard, scored 59 points in the 1952 tournament. 1 national prospect Alonzo Mourning's 20 and 10. Wagner and No. He averaged 26 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 blocks while leading the Admirals to their first city championship since 1936. Imhotep (Kent.) 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. Take a look below to see the full list of 2023 McDonald's All Americans and their college commitments. Besides averaging 28 points, six assists and five steals for one of the top programs in the state, Brown fast became the darling of Illinois basketball with his fun-loving, high-energy appeal and genuine passion for the game. East Boys Roster. He later served as general manager for the Knicks and Raptors. 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. % area. Tom Kleinschmidt, Gordon, Tech 1991The muscular forward led Gordon to the championship game in 1990 before falling to mighty King. D.J. 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 . He was Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 2000, when some publications named him the national player of the year. He scored 2,335 points for teams that went 94-9, including undefeated regular seasons in 1975 and 1976. Of all these teams, though, only Gonzaga . 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. 11 in the ESPN 100, is the highest-ranked player not selected to the game.

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