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. Cappie Pondexter, Marshall, 2001First player to twice win Ms. Basketball honor. 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. 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. She averaged 24.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game her senior season and finished her high school career with 2,758 points. 1999 - Mike Dunleavy Jr.(1,371 points), 39. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. x\SFN|RX[:^K6|bW!=mq%IL[:~;zy,or>^>]U9f;9;e}\E*MU{|{7wme==+;,lB3mR+x0gpD(g{_z,]}wy^L\W"4+,JRNvQ|:xxGK\Qji{>$C7OIc}~}Dq"L The first McDonald's All-American team, which was headlined by NBA legend Magic Johnson, was selected in 1977. 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. 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. Wagner and No. Let the debating begin. Prolific Prep (Calif.) PG Aden Holloway ET on ESPN2. 2023 - Sean Stewart(arrives next season), RELATED: List of every Blue Devil currently in the NBA. SF Justin Edwards Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. The McDonald's All-American Game announced Thursday its 2021 nominees, and 18 Michigan athletes were among the more than 700 high school players who made the first roster cut for the prestigious . Dillingham, ranked No. Kevin Garnett, Farragut, 1995The South Carolina native played only one year in Illinois, but what a year it was. 13), Aden Holloway, 6-1, 165 lbs., PG, Auburn (No. 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". Also their success in the context of the era in which they played was factored in. 23), Ja'Kobe Walter, 6-5, 185 lbs., SG, Baylor (No. 1 in the state before falling to King in the city final. 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. 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. That's 39 years straight with at least one Duke basketball player, which is also a national record. Paul, a guard, scored 59 points in the 1952 tournament. Glen Grunwald, East Leyden, 1976Leyden lists Grunwald as the only player in Illinois to be named an All-Stater four times. The game was the 12th annual version of the McDonald's All-American Game first played in 1978. The game's rosters featured the best and most highly recruited high school boys graduating in 1989. The teams are sponsored by the fast-food chain McDonald's. Anthony Davis, Perspectives, 2011(McDonald's) In 2010, Davis was toiling in obscurity in the lower-tier Public League Blue division. 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. He was taken third overall by the Clippers out of high school. Then the second 50. Some of the nation's best high school football players attend. 2012 - Amile Jefferson(1,079 points), 70. 2), Cody Williams, 6-7, 185 lbs., SF, Colorado (No. The two-time All-Stater led Manley to city title in 1979 and the city and state championship in 1980. Averaged 19 as a freshman and 28 as a sophomore before transferring from Prosser. Julian Wright, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2005The McDonald's All-American and Mr. Basketball was a pass-first, spread-the-wealth forward with dynamic athleticism. The 7-foot-2 center will have every NBA scout eager to see play in person. 2022 - Mark Mitchell(318 points and counting), 89. He was named the inaugural Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 1981. 1), Kwame Evans, 6-9, 200 lbs., PF, Oregon (No. 17), Elmarko Jackson, 6-3, 185 lbs., SG, Kansas (No. 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. 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. Other forwards . Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 2010, when he averaged 21 points and 11.5 rebounds. 10), Isaiah Collier, 6-4, 205 lbs., PG, USC (No. The rosters for the 2023 McDonald's All-American Game were revealed on ESPN's NBA Today on Tuesday. 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. 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. Wheeler (Ga.) PG Isaiah Collier Tom Kleinschmidt, Gordon, Tech 1991The muscular forward led Gordon to the championship game in 1990 before falling to mighty King. 2023 - Jared McCain(arrives next season), 90. 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. 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. With the IHSA's tournaments under way, we undertook the daunting possibly maddening task of naming the 100 greatest players ever. How many of them were named MVP of the game? Few remember that Curry scored 32 points on 12 of 14 shooting with 12 rebounds in that 66-54 loss to Schaumburg in 2001. He finished with 2,183 points. Averaged 22 points and 6 assists as a senior. 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]. Take a look below to see the full list of 2023 McDonald's All-Americans. 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. 5 in 2023) is the only player taking the professional route, committed to the G League Ignite. Duke's No. Kentucky landed four recruits on the McDonald's All American Game rosters, which leads all schools. 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 . He was Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 2000, when some publications named him the national player of the year. 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). 20), Brandon Garrison, 6-9, 205 lbs., C, Oklahoma State (No. East Xavier Booker , 6-10, 210 lbs., C, Michigan State (No. 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. endobj 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! Dwyane Wade, Richards, 2000The late bloomer didn't start until his junior year, when he averaged 20 points and 8 rebounds. The McDonald's All-American Boys Game will immediately follow on ESPN at 9 p.m. Tammy Van Oppen, Bartonville Limestone 1992. Every year, the McDonald's All American Game is loaded with high-major talent looking to make an impact on the March Madness stage as soon as next year. Michigan State and Oregon each have two signees in the game. Ron Holland and AJ Johnson have decommitted from Texas this month, giving the Longhorns a rough April after an electric March. Bel Aire (Kan.) SF Matas Buzelis The future coaching legend scored 17 in the final against Elgin. East Roster. 2 0 obj 18), Baye Fall, 6-11, 217 lbs., C, Arkansas (No. 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. All-Star Game: Year: International Format. 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. 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. 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. And the last time no eventual Blue Devils were on one of the rosters was in 1984. 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. He led the Foxes to a 26-3 record in 1960. The 2023 McDonalds All-American Girls Game will air on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. 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. 2 ranked prospect Justin Edwards (Kentucky commit) headline the rosters, while Sierra Canyon senior Bronny James (undeclared) also. He later served as general manager for the Knicks and Raptors. Change year? Wagner headline stacked boys roster for 2023 game. 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. Centennial (Cali.) McDonald's All . The last of these competitions replaced separate overall timed skills competitions for boys and girls. 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. 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. Erin Lawless, Fenwick, 2003Listed as a guard, forward and center to emphasize her ample versatility. Billy McKinney, Zion-Benton 1973Six-foot point guard showed his all-around game with triple-double of 30 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists against North Chicago for the Zee-Bees' first regional title. 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. !WtEv1*b .p#>~+o. 3 0 obj In 1978, Rudy Woods was named MVP in the first McDonald's All-American Game. ET. ~t?6tFT s6"SN3* 4s:7[PM-$efMq FTxZ/xj8vO9|C\q % 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. 1989 McDonald's All-American High School Game featuring co-MVP's Bobby. Dike Eddleman, Centralia, 1942Eddleman, who also starred in football and track at Centralia, used his high-arching two-hand "kiss shot" to score a then-state record 2,702 points while leading Centralia to three quarterfinal berths and the 1942 state title. 2017 - Wendell Carter Jr.(501 points), 79. Joliet West (Ill.) PG Jeremy Fears The slam dunk contest was first held as an unofficial event in 1985, and became an official part of the festivities in 1987. 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. 16). Montverde Academy (Fla.) PF Kwame Evans, Jr. "Serg is a self-made player.". The Jaguars were in another league that season, winning their three games in Champaign by 28, 31 and 37 points. Imhotep (Kent.) 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. There have been multiple times when players shared the MVP award. Link Academy (Branson, MO) Cody Williams. Jack Sikma, St. Anne, 1973The future NBA All-Star led St. Anne to fourth place in 1973. One of the most physically imposing players in state history scored 2,118 points, was named Mr. Basketball, a McDonald's All-American and the Parade national player of the year in 2001 and was taken fourth overall by the hometown Bulls in the NBA draft that year. Here's a full list of award winners. The players were selected by members of the McDonald's All-American Games Selection Committee. ET on ESPN2. 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. Jesuit High School (Carmichael, CA) DJ Wagner. 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. 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. The skills contest was added for both boys and girls in 2002, with separate events held for both sexes through 2015. George Wilson, Marshall, 1960The two-time All-State center was the star for the first two teams from Chicago to win state titles, in 1958 and 1960, The 6-foot-8 center finished with 2,285 points for the Commandos. St. Paul VI leads latest Super 25 rankings. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The award is officially called the John R. Wooden Most Valuable Player Award. 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. (Chicago Tribune). 14 Big Ten football players to watch this season, New garden aims to help Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry, Chicago baseball report: Justin Steeles streak intact despite sweep of Cubs and a historically bad April for White Sox, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Dan Issel, Batavia, 1967The All-American known for his outside shooting and hustle is a Hall of Famer and still Kentucky's all-time scoring leader. CG Reed Sheppard 15), Justin Edwards, 6-7, 190 lbs., SF, Kentucky (No. 3), Mookie Cook, 6-7, 210 lbs., SF, Oregon (No. Quentin Richardson, Young, 1998The McDonald's All-American led the Dolphins to the 1998 state title. From Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant to LeBron James, some of the greatest players of all time were named McDonald's All-Americans. Thornton finished second in 1995 and 1996 and third in 1997, when he earned McDonald's All-American honors. 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. Leading the way for the boys team is Dereck Lively, the No. 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. MORE:Bronny James, D.J. Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country for more Duke basketball content. He led the Jaguars to the 1990 state title, scoring 26, 28, 27, and 25 points along the way and was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. Duke was second with three recruits, while Michigan State and Oregon each had two. The McDonald's All-American Boys Game will immediately follow on ESPN at 9 p.m. Ed Horton, Springfield Lanphier, 1985Led the Lions to the state title as a sophomore in 1983 and second place in 1985 after a double-overtime loss to Mount Carmel. 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. The three-point contest was first held for boys in 1989, with a girls' competition added alongside the inaugural girls' game in 2002. Bronny James gets fancy on a fast-break dunk and goes through the legs to the delight of the crowd. 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. Jesuit (Calif.) SF Andrej Stojakovic <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 18 0 R 19 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 1989 McDonalds All-American Rosters. Dee Brown, Proviso East, 2002Illinois coach Bill Self said that "Dee Brown changes ends as fast as anyone in America." 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. He also had 25 in the city final against Manley in 1997. Russell Cross, Manley, 1980The 6-10 center was a McDonald's All-American and the Parade national player of the year in 1980. Shaquille O'Neal 18. 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. Here are the two teams' complete rosters, according to On3. Accelerated Prep (Colo.) C Baye Fall 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. 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. He averaged 23 points and 7 assists as a senior while leading Marian to its second straight supersectional. 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. 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. First the top 50. Wagner, 6-2, 175 lbs., PG, Kentucky (No. Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) Andrej Stojakovic. Roger McClendon, Champaign Centennial 1984. He also was on the roster as a freshman for the 1995 state champs. All-star basketball game for high school graduates, Boys' high school basketball awards (United States). 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. . Cuonzo Martin, East St. Louis Lincoln 1991. Cazzie Russell, Carver, 1962National player of the year in 1962. List of every Blue Devil currently in the NBA. Angie Sapp, Williamsville 1993Scored 3,403 points to set Illinois' girls record; currently ranks third. 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. He led the Golden Aces to regional titles in the one-class tournament in 1953 and 1954 and finished with 2,823 points. 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. Jim Brewer, Proviso East, 1969Brewer, a great leaper and intimidating defender, led the Pirates to their first state title in 1969. Shaquille O'Neal 16. Wagner headline stacked boys roster. 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. Terry Cummings, Carver, 1979The 6-9 forward was powerful and skilled and faced constant double-teams while playing for a mediocre team. Jereme Richmond, Waukegan, 2010Committed to Illinois before the first game of his freshman year at North Shore, then led Waukegan to state twice.
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