Am I really doing a NBA Draft Stock Report on kids that have not even graduated from high school and will not be eligible for the draft for another year? Yup. The McDonald’s All-American Game is like the Super Bowl for high school basketball players with NBA scouts flooding the United Center to get a look at some of the potential top prospects for the 2012 NBA Draft. Even … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report: McDonald’s All-American Game Edition
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McDonald’s All-American Game Recap: East 111, West 96
The most historical aspect of tonight's McDonald's All-American game was the attendance, 19,909; highest in the all-star series history. The East All-Stars triumphed 111-96. This is the first time a squad failed to hit the C-note since the 2006 East team scored 94 in San Diego. The East was led by game co-MVP James McAdoo, a North Carolina recruit, and one of the top rated … [Read more...] about McDonald’s All-American Game Recap: East 111, West 96
McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects
Kobe. Jordan. Dwight Howard. Derrick Rose. Before they went on to NBA greatness, they all played in it, the nation's premier high school all-star game. Tonight, the United Center- home of the Chicago Bulls will host the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game. The Michael Jordan statue outside the UC is adorned with MJ's jersey from his appearance in the 1981 game. What should you … [Read more...] about McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects
Three Duke Blue Devils Recruits Make McDonald’s All-American Team
Yesterday the McDonald's All-American team was announced, and four schools landed two recruits on the roster. Only two schools- Kentucky and Duke- landed three recruits into the game. Yes indeed, the rich of college basketball are getting richer. … [Read more...] about Three Duke Blue Devils Recruits Make McDonald’s All-American Team
Kentucky Wildcats Lead the Way with Three McDonald’s All-American Recruits
McDonald’s® unveiled the official rosters for the 34th annual McDonald’s All American Boys Game and 10th annual Girls Game during its annual selection show today on ESPNU. The Games will be played on March 30 at the famed United Center in Chicago, Ill. 5 schools (Duke, North Carolina, Louisville, Syracuse and Ohio State) boast two All-Americans, but Kentucky leads the … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats Lead the Way with Three McDonald’s All-American Recruits
Roster for McDonald’s All-American Games is Announced
McDonald’s® unveiled the official rosters for the 34th annual McDonald’s All American Boys Game and 10th annual Girls Game during its annual selection show today on ESPNU. The Games will be played on March 30 at the famed United Center in Chicago, Ill. The full rosters are available at www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com. Boys roster follows below. Four schools (North Carolina, … [Read more...] about Roster for McDonald’s All-American Games is Announced
Chicago’s Gene Pingatore to Coach McDonald’s All-American Game
You might have seen Gene Pingatore, Coach of St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois in the 1994 documentary “Hoop Dreams,” which followed two high school students with dreams of playing in the NBA. Or perhaps on the Big Ten Network, catching up with former players: 2010 College Basketball Player of the Year and second overall pick in the NBA Draft Evan Turner … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Gene Pingatore to Coach McDonald’s All-American Game