He was taken third overall by the Clippers out of high school. 2 ranked prospect Justin Edwards (Kentucky commit) headline the rosters, while Sierra Canyon senior Bronny James (undeclared) also cracked the list. "Doc" was a three-time All-Stater and was the consensus national player of the year and a McDonald's All-American in 1980. She averaged 24.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game her senior season and finished her high school career with 2,758 points. Bruce Douglas, Quincy, 1982The ideal point guard excelled at all aspects of the game, averaging 21 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds as a senior on his way to Mr. Basketball and McDonald's All-American honors. 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. It is rare for girls to compete in the slam dunk contest. "But he's also a very mild-mannered person. He averaged 25 points and 18 rebounds in the four state games. 2), Cody Williams, 6-7, 185 lbs., SF, Colorado (No. Brian Cook, Brown's future teammate in Champaign, described Brown as "the human fast break." PDF The McDonald's All American Games' 45 Greatest Boys List Revealed Brittany Johnson, Olney East Richland, 2007Born premature at 11/2 pounds, finished with 4,031 points to become Illinois' first boy or girl to surpass the 4,000 mark. 17), Elmarko Jackson, 6-3, 185 lbs., SG, Kansas (No. The 2023 McDonalds All-American Girls Game will air on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. The 2023 McDonalds All-American Girls Game will air on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. 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. The game's rosters featured the best and most highly recruited high school boys graduating in 1989. 2-ranked recruiting class is represented by Mackenzie Mgbako (No. 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. 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. Her senior year she averaged 45.8 points per game, second in the nation, to go with 6.7 steals, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists. Link Academy (Texas) SG JaKobe Walter. 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. 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. 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. The McDonald's All American Games, boys' and girls', will take place in Houston on March 28 at the Toyota Center. Bronny, a 6-foot-3 guard from Sierra Canyon High School (California), has consistently improved his game during his high school career and is now considered one of the better two-way guards in the class. 1 0 obj Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 2010, when he averaged 21 points and 11.5 rebounds. 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. Compass Prep (Ariz.) SF Mookie Cook 15), Justin Edwards, 6-7, 190 lbs., SF, Kentucky (No. Johnny Orr, Taylorville , 1944The star forward for Taylorville's legendary 1944 squad, the first undefeated state champions with an astounding 45-0 record. 1989 McDonald's All-American Game ss1970chevelle454 840 subscribers Subscribe 343 Share 54K views 6 years ago FULL GAME! The players were selected by members of the McDonald's All-American Games Selection Committee. In 1977, Bob Geoghan expanded on his Capital Classic concept by pitching a national all-star game concept to local McDonald's corporate executives. Julian Wright, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2005The McDonald's All-American and Mr. Basketball was a pass-first, spread-the-wealth forward with dynamic athleticism. 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. 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 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. No. She led the Friars to a classic downstate showdown vs. Candace Parker and Naperville Central, losing 63-59 in OT. Kentucky landed four recruits on the McDonald's All-American Game rosters, which leads all schools. . 7) 2012 - Amile Jefferson(1,079 points), 70. Terry Cummings, Carver, 1979The 6-9 forward was powerful and skilled and faced constant double-teams while playing for a mediocre team. The most prestigious All-Star event in high school basketball is the annual McDonalds All-American game. He finished with 2,183 points. Few remember that Curry scored 32 points on 12 of 14 shooting with 12 rebounds in that 66-54 loss to Schaumburg in 2001. East Xavier Booker , 6-10, 210 lbs., C, Michigan State (No. 1 recruiting class in 2023, leads the way with its four signees. A game that featured Co-MVP's Shaquille O'Neal (West) and current Arizona State Head Coach Bobby Hurley (East), was won by Orlich's West squad, 112-103. Wagner and No. Rebounds. (Chicago Tribune). McDonald's All-American Game Archives - Ballislife.com Perry (Ariz.) SF Cody Williams, Waukee Senior (Iowa) PF Omaha Biliew There has been no shortage of star power at the event over the years. McDonald's All . He averaged 23 points and 7 assists as a senior while leading Marian to its second straight supersectional. ET on ESPN2. 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. "He had all the tools to be one of the better players," said South Shore coach Don Pittman. Jahlil Okafor, Young, 2014The 6-foot-11 Okafor's pretty-yet-powerful post moves helped the Dolphins win the 4A title in 2014, when he was named Mr. Basketball, a McDonald's All-American and the USA Today national player of the year. 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. 28), Jared McCain, 6-3, 195 lbs., SF, Duke (No. 2 0 obj ET Channel: ESPN The 2023 McDonald's All-American Girls Game will air on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. The Wolverines won again the next year, when Rose was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. <>/Metadata 258 0 R/ViewerPreferences 259 0 R>> (0:17). 8), Sean Stewart, 6-8, 230 lbs., PF, Duke (No. "There are a lot of guys in the state who come in with more natural talent," said Manual assistant coach Chuck Westendorf. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. The three-time All-Stater and Parade All-American was Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 1996, when he averaged 32 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 4.5 blocks and 4 dunks. 3), Mookie Cook, 6-7, 210 lbs., SF, Oregon (No. ~t?6tFT s6"SN3* 4s:7[PM-$efMq FTxZ/xj8vO9|C\q 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. MORE:Bronny James, D.J. 21), Andrej Stojakovic, 6-7, 185 lbs., SF, Stanford (No. Scott Rafferty is a Senior NBA Editor for The Sporting News. SF Justin Edwards Listed in alphabetical order. Candace Parker, Naperville Central, 2004After leading her high school to a second consecutive state title, she became the only three-time Ms. Basketball winner. 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. Andy Kaufmann, Jacksonville 1988Kaufmann was nearly impossible to guard, with range that extended nearly to halfcourt combined with a physical post-up game. Shaquille O'Neal 16. 1994 - Steve Wojciechowski(687 points), 29. McDonald's All American Rosters Revealed All 24 of the players named to this year's roster were represented in the SI99. Paul, a guard, scored 59 points in the 1952 tournament. Cuonzo Martin, East St. Louis Lincoln 1991. 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. The game was the 12th annual version of the McDonald's All-American Game first played in 1978. He was a three-time all-state selection. East Roster. Wheeler (Ga.) PG Isaiah Collier 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! Irvine, Ca 92623. 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. The exceptions are the 2002 Maryland Terrapins,[4] the 2014 UConn Huskies,[5] the 2021 Baylor Bears, and the 2023 UConn Huskies. 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. Revealing the 2023 McDonald's All American roster | NBA Today He put on a dazzling performance at the 2004 Class AA state finals in leading H-F to second place behind Peoria Central. [7] In 2017, five players were added to the list in celebration of the 40th Anniversary. Eric Anderson, St. Francis de Sales, 1988Mr. 4), Matas Buzelis, 6-9, 195 lbs., SF, G League Ignite (No. Tammy Van Oppen, Bartonville Limestone 1992. He was Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 2002, and his 499 steals are a state record. Daryl Thomas, St. Joseph, 1983The McDonald's All-American and All-Stater led the Chargers to the Elite Eight in 1983. Duke was second with three recruits, while Michigan State and Oregon each had two. 19), Jeremy Fears, 6-2, 180 lbs., PG, Michigan State (No. Change year? 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. His success didn't surprise me at all.". Duke basketball history features McDonald's All-Americans galore. UK basketball recruits named 2023 McDonald's All-Americans | Lexington He was named Mr. Basketball in 1997, when he capped his career with 22 points in a 47-43 win against West Aurora. Player Pos HT WT Birth City . 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. 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