With his 17 points on 8-13 shooting, future North Carolina Tar Heel James McAdoo shared co-MVP honors of the McDonald’s All-American Game with Kentucky recruit Michael Gilchrist. "Just a dream come true, first and foremost just to be in the game, but I just went out there with the mindset to make shots and grab some rebounds," McAdoo said. From the looks of it, McAdoo … [Read more...] about UNC Recruit James McAdoo Wins McDonald’s All-American Game MVP
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Indiana Hoosiers Rebuilding Efforts Hinge on Cody Zeller
The fate of Indiana Hoosier basketball rests in the hands of McDonald’s All-American Cody Zeller. Okay, not really… but if you listen to what others are saying, that's the hype surrounding the 2011 recruit who chose to stay home and help Tom Crean with his re-building of the Hoosiers' program. And given the way things have gone for Indiana since 2007, their fans need … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers Rebuilding Efforts Hinge on Cody Zeller
NBA Draft Stock Report: McDonald’s All-American Game Edition
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
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
Chicago Bulls Title Teams had Plenty of McDonald’s All-Americans
Tomorrow night, the United Center- home of the Chicago Bulls will host the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game, the nation's premier high school all-star game. The Michael Jordan statue outside the UC is adorned with MJ's jersey from his appearance in the 1981 game. In that memorable contest, Jordan dropped 30 points, which ranks second most in game history today. Jordan of … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Title Teams had Plenty of McDonald’s All-Americans
Louisville Recruit, McDonald’s All-American Wayne Blackshear Scored 56
Last Tuesday I had the opportunity to interview three of the top high school players/incoming college basketball freshmen in the nation right before they had the opportunity to meet Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose, a McDonald’s All-American in 2007. When I brought up Wayne Blackshear's 56 points in one game, Blackshear's fellow McDonald’s All-Americans Anthony Davis and … [Read more...] about Louisville Recruit, McDonald’s All-American Wayne Blackshear Scored 56
Kentucky Wildcats Super-Recruit Posted a Quadruple Double
A year or so ago, Kentucky Wildcats recruit and McDonald's All-American Anthony Davis wasn't on anyone's short list of blue-chip college basketball prospects. But after growing seven inches in a year, he now finds himself the #2 overall recruit in the nation (Duke commit Austin Rivers is #1) today. I caught up to him Tuesday night; right before he had the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats Super-Recruit Posted a Quadruple Double
Branden Dawson Latest Michigan State Blue Chip Recruit
This hasn't been an ideal college basketball season in East Lansing, Michigan. In fact, it's been nightmarish as the Spartans find themselves barely hanging on for a NCAA Tournament berth. Their meeting with the Illini on Saturday might be a "play-out game" for the big dance. But now's not the time for MSU gloom and doom. Instead let's look ahead, to next year and another … [Read more...] about Branden Dawson Latest Michigan State Blue Chip Recruit
Bulls, Derrick Rose Greet Local McDonald’s All-Americans
Tonight's NBA contest between the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Bobcats featured three Chicago-area McDonald’s All Americans debuting their official 2011 jerseys at Chicago’s famed United Center alongside 2007 McDonald’s All American and current Bulls guard, Derrick Rose. Branden Dawson, Wayne Blackshear and Anthony Davis will join forces again at the United Center on March … [Read more...] about Bulls, Derrick Rose Greet Local McDonald’s All-Americans