The McDonald’s All American Games unveiled its list of the 35 Greatest McDonald’s All Americans, released in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the McDonald’s All American High School Boys Game. The list is comprised of some of the top names in basketball history, a veritable basketball pantheon, including six players with Chicago connections (Isiah Thomas (1979), Glenn … [Read more...] about Bulls Derrick Rose named among best all-time McDonald’s All-Americans
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Chicago Selected to Host McDonald’s All-American Game; 1st ever Back to Back Host Site
Today it was announced that Chicago will become the first ever back-to-back host of the McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Games when the 2012 Games take the court at the United Center on March 28. The 35th annual Boys Game will tip-off at 8:30 p.m. CT (ESPN) and will be preceded by the 11th annual Girls Game at 6:00 p.m. CT (ESPNU). … [Read more...] about Chicago Selected to Host McDonald’s All-American Game; 1st ever Back to Back Host Site
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
Illini Struggle, Get Beat By Sister School UIC- Seriously!
This was not college basketball at it's finest. Not by a long shot. The Illinois Fighting Illini, playing in their second home, the near west side's United Center struggled with their sister school, the UIC Flames all day. Despite the presence of two local teams, the crowd was small. The UC looked 40-60% empty all day, but perhaps that because basketball fans are saving … [Read more...] about Illini Struggle, Get Beat By Sister School UIC- Seriously!
Blackhawks set to face League’s Best Team
By Paul M. Banks The Winter Classic may have received all the hype, but few regular season games will have more importance than Wednesday night, when the Hawks welcome the NHL points leading San Jose Sharks to the United Center. “It’ll be a good test, a huge game we gotta be up and ready for,” Hawks defenseman Brent Seabrook said. On Sunday the Hawks (38-22-11, 87 pts) broke … [Read more...] about Blackhawks set to face League’s Best Team
