1989 mcdonald's all american roster

Cliff Alexander, Curie, 2014The 6-foot-9 combination of power and athleticism drew comparisons to high school versions of Dwight Howard and Amare Stoudemire. 3), Mookie Cook, 6-7, 210 lbs., SF, Oregon (No. Jason Jordan Jan 25, 2022 Dereck Lively can vividly recall. 2 0 obj 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. 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. Camden (NJ) PG DJ Wagner The future coaching legend scored 17 in the final against Elgin. From Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant to LeBron James, some of the greatest players of all time were named McDonald's All-Americans. The rosters for the 2023 McDonald's All-American Game were revealed on ESPN's NBA Today on Tuesday. (Chicago Tribune). Few remember that Curry scored 32 points on 12 of 14 shooting with 12 rebounds in that 66-54 loss to Schaumburg in 2001. The McDonald's All American Games, boys' and girls', will take place in Houston on March 28 at the Toyota Center. 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. 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. Basically, what do you think is the best 10-man roster you could assemble from a single year's McDonald's All-American class? Tammy Van Oppen, Bartonville Limestone 1992. 6), Omaha Biliew, 6-9, 210 lbs., PF, Iowa State (No. Averaged 19 as a freshman and 28 as a sophomore before transferring from Prosser. Paul, a guard, scored 59 points in the 1952 tournament. Here are the two teams complete rosters, according to On3. Quentin Richardson, Young, 1998The McDonald's All-American led the Dolphins to the 1998 state title. 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. The 2023 Final Four was the first in which no McDonald's All-American participated.[6]. 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. 19), Jeremy Fears, 6-2, 180 lbs., PG, Michigan State (No. 1988 - Christian Laettner (2,460 points), 21. C Xavier Booker Camden (N.J.) C Aaron Bradshaw Bel Aire (Kan.) SF Matas Buzelis Covington (Ga.) CG Stephon Castle. 30), Ron Holland, 6-8, 200 lbs., PF, Texas (No. Centennial (Cali.) 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. Wagner and No. The 2023 McDonalds All-American Girls Game will air on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Michael Jordan (1981), Jason Kidd (1992) and LeBron James (2003) are three of the greatest McDonald's All-Americans of all time. 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. Griffith averaged 22 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocks and was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. 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. 2 ranked prospect Justin Edwards (Kentucky commit) headline the rosters, while Sierra Canyon senior Bronny James (undeclared) also cracked the list. <>/Metadata 258 0 R/ViewerPreferences 259 0 R>> Designation as a McDonald's All-American instantly brands a player as one of the top high-school players in the United States. McDonald's All American Games/AP. Change year? 9), Stephon Castle, 6-6, 190 lbs., PG, UConn (No. All-everything guard for Larry Hawkins' 1962 Carver squad. Duncanville (Texas) PF Ron Holland He led the Spartans to their first sectional title in 1992, when he was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. Yesterday the 24 players who made the cut for this years teams were revealed. 7), Aaron Bradshaw, 7-0, 215 lbs., C, Kentucky (No. 10), Isaiah Collier, 6-4, 205 lbs., PG, USC (No. 4 Aaron Bradshaw headline the Wildcats' group, while No. Candace Parker, Naperville Central, 2004After leading her high school to a second consecutive state title, she became the only three-time Ms. Basketball winner. No. The McDonald's All-American Boys Game will immediately follow on ESPN at 9 p.m. ': 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. Shaquille O'Neal 18. !WtEv1*b .p#>~+o. 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. 21-ranked Reed Sheppard rounds out the quartet. 15), Justin Edwards, 6-7, 190 lbs., SF, Kentucky (No. 2005-2023 Ballislife.com PO Box 15355. 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. The 2023 McDonalds All-American Girls Game will air on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Deryl Cunningham, St. Joseph 1989One of five Division I players on St. Joe's 1987 third-place team, he assumed the spotlight the next two years and was named a 1989 McDonald's All-American. Scott Rafferty is a Senior NBA Editor for The Sporting News. 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. East Xavier Booker , 6-10, 210 lbs., C, Michigan State (No. 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 . McDonalds All-American; Rosters; Players; Awards; Stats; 1985 McDonalds All-American Rosters. 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. Prolific Prep (Calif.) PG Aden Holloway 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. Ben Wilson, SimeonWilson, a 6-foot-8 guard/forward, was considered the No. 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. He finished with 3,174 points, second all-time in Illinois. 2023 - Jared McCain(arrives next season), 90. The Wolverines won again the next year, when Rose was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. 13), Aden Holloway, 6-1, 165 lbs., PG, Auburn (No. He scored 48 against Waukegan in a supersectional, and provided one of the state's first viral video moments when he scored 21 points in 75 seconds on his way to 52 points in a frantic loss at Proviso West. The Pirates went 99-13 in his four years under Glenn Whittenberg but never won a sectional. Howard Nathan, Peoria Manual 1991The tantalizing ballhandler edged Tom Kleinschmidt for Mr. Basketball in 1991 after leading Manual to a title-game loss to Proviso East's Three Amigos. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Kentucky landed four recruits on the McDonald's All-American Game rosters, which leads all schools. Daryl Thomas, St. Joseph, 1983The McDonald's All-American and All-Stater led the Chargers to the Elite Eight in 1983. Matas Buzelis (ranked No. [8] Another five players were added in 2022 to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the game.[9]. She averaged 24.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game her senior season and finished her high school career with 2,758 points. 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. Led Commandos to state title in 1999. Irvine, Ca 92623. 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. Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 2010, when he averaged 21 points and 11.5 rebounds. The slam dunk contest was first held as an unofficial event in 1985, and became an official part of the festivities in 1987. The Jaguars were in another league that season, winning their three games in Champaign by 28, 31 and 37 points. 2012 - Amile Jefferson(1,079 points), 70. Glenn Rivers, Proviso East, 1980The point guard displayed the smarts that made him an NBA champion coach. Lou Boudreau, Thornton, 1935Some say the three-time All-Stater and future baseball Hall of Famer was Illinois' first high-school basketball star. Sean Stewart. 18), Baye Fall, 6-11, 217 lbs., C, Arkansas (No. A daily sports newsletter delivered to your inbox for your morning commute. 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. Player Pos HT WT Birth City . (1989-Ballard) Rex Chapman . Transformed from promising prospect to indomitable force his senior year, averaging 21.3 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks. Orlich also served as head coach of the West Team in the 1989 McDonald's High School All-American Game. Time: 9 p.m. Players are listed alphabetically. 2023 McDonald's All-American high school basketball players include UK recruits Aaron Bradshaw, Justin Edwards, Reed Sheppard, DJ Wagner. Orlich and his wife, Kelly, have been married for 30 years. In the '42 championship game against Paris, "Dike" scored 12 fourth-quarter points, including the game's last four, to turn a 25-16 deficit into a 35-33 victory. Doug Collins, Benton, 1969Collins averaged 29.1 points per game as a senior for Benton, which had powerhouse teams in the mid-1960s and early 1970s under future Southern Illinois coach Rich Herrin, but was unable to put a great team around Collins, leading to his nickname as "The Lone Ranger.". Kyle Irving is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. 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. McDonald's All American Rosters Revealed All 24 of the players named to this year's roster were represented in the SI99. 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. Jim Brewer, Proviso East, 1969Brewer, a great leaper and intimidating defender, led the Pirates to their first state title in 1969. Del City (Okla.) C Brandon Garrison (McDonald's, IHSA Legend). 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. In 12 state-tournament games, he totaled 157 points, 79 rebounds and 39 blocked shots. The award is named in honor of high school coach Morgan Wootten, one of the founders of the McDonald's game.[13]. 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. 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. 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. Sierra Canyon (Calif.) CG Bronny James Then the second 50. 16), D.J. Among those, 91 have been Duke . 1994 - Steve Wojciechowski(687 points), 29. It is rare for girls to compete in the slam dunk contest. Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Stanford, Texas and USC all have one McDonald's All-American recruit. 1 ranked prospect Isaiah Collier (USC commit) and No. Change year? Duke's No. Accelerated Prep (Colo.) C Baye Fall 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 . Greg Graham 0. McDonald's All . The exceptions are the 2002 Maryland Terrapins,[4] the 2014 UConn Huskies,[5] the 2021 Baylor Bears, and the 2023 UConn Huskies. Other forwards . The four-year starter averaged 19.7 points as a senior and was named a McDonald's All-American. He finished with 2,183 points. 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. Ballislife.com is your 1 stop shop for everything basketball! Wagner headline stacked boys roster for 2023 game . List of every Blue Devil currently in the NBA. The first McDonald's All-American team, which was headlined by NBA legend Magic Johnson, was selected in 1977. 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. 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. He was a three-time all-state selection. He was Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 2000, when some publications named him the national player of the year. Change year? There have been multiple times when players shared the MVP award. 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. He averaged 26 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 blocks while leading the Admirals to their first city championship since 1936. Top prospect Justin Edwards, 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. He was picked fourth in the 2004 draft out of high school. Andy Kaufmann, Jacksonville 1988Kaufmann was nearly impossible to guard, with range that extended nearly to halfcourt combined with a physical post-up game. 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. In 2016, the skills contest was discontinued and replaced with a "Legends & Stars Shootout", involving teams consisting of one boy, one girl, and one All-American Game alumnus of either sex. The last of these competitions replaced separate overall timed skills competitions for boys and girls. Phil, a forward, added 46. They were chosen only for their high school performances and the impact they had on the game; their careers in college or the pros were not considered. Camden (N.J.) C Aaron Bradshaw Anthony Davis, Perspectives, 2011(McDonald's) In 2010, Davis was toiling in obscurity in the lower-tier Public League Blue division. 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. %PDF-1.7 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. Brian Cook, Brown's future teammate in Champaign, described Brown as "the human fast break." James is the only prospect who is still undeclared, while Matas Buzelis (ranked No. 5), Bronny James, 6-3, 180 lbs., PG, Undecided (No. 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. He is being recruited by Oregon, Ohio State, USC and others. 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. How many of them were named MVP of the game? Wagner headline stacked boys roster. All-Star Game: Year: International Format. 1. 3 D.J. Roster announced for McDonald's All-American Game. 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. I like these 8 best: 1979 - That starting unit could push the ball up the floor with anyone. Tyler Ulis, Marian Catholic, 2014The two-time All-Stater and McDonald's All-American is the Spartans' all-time leader in points (2,335), assists (578) and steals (283). C Xavier Booker South Kent Academy (Conn.) PG Elmarko Jackson 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.

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