Hes also a good rebounder who runs the floor hard in transition, which should lead to plenty of easy buckets around the basket. Okey found himself on the wish list of every big-time basketball program in the country as he led Cassville to a 54-0 record and back-to-back state championships as a junior and senior. Clack's high school jersey was retired by his alma mater in 2020. Garnett was named MVP of the 1995 McDonald's All-American Game with 18 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in just 22 minutes, beating out future NBA teammate Paul Pierce for game honors. Cathedral's Xavier Booker is a top recruit, but you need to meet his family, Shade transferred to La Lumiere for her senior season, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He won a state championship with Nick Smith at North Little Rock High and is now leaving his native Arkansas to play his college ball at Oregon. 6 overall by the Boston Celtics in the 1997 NBA draft, Mercer was an All-Rookie selection before his career fizzled out and he wound up playing for seven different teams in nine seasons. The skinny: Talk about game running in the family, Wagner is a third generation All-American after both his father Dajuan and grandfather Milt played in the game. Among those, 91 have been Duke . Shammgod went to using his birth name in college and starred at Providence alongside fellow future NBA player Austin Croshere, where they led the Friars to the Elite Eight in 1997. This page is not available in other languages. But according to the NCAA and Michigan record books, Bullock never played a single game for the Wolverines after all his records were wiped out by an NCAA scandal involving booster Ed Martin. 1998 McDonalds All-American Leaders. From a conference standpoint, the SEC leads the way with six nominations while the Big 12 and Pac-12 each have five. Jared McCain, CG, Corona (Calif.) Centennial. Today is one of the most anticipated days of the high school basketball season. Ranking: Top 20 (Hoop Scoop), Damion James (Nacogdoches, Texas) 6-8 F (2006) Booker, a 6-10 senior and Michigan State recruit, is one of 24 boys players and 24 girls players in the country named McDonald's All Americans. He was playing for a team in Puerto Rico in 2011 when he suffered a massive heart attack and died. Anderson went 100-12 during Clack's three seasons on the varsity before he went on to become a two-time All-Big 12 pick with the Longhorns. Sean Stewart, C, Montverde (Fla.) Academy. The most famous point guard to ever come out of New York City was Coney Island's Stephon Marbury, who earned the nickname "Starbury" when he was still in high school. Shammgod played two seasons in the NBA where he is best known for creating a crossover move that thousands of basketball players have imitated the "Shammgod.". Andrej Stojakovic, SF, Carmichael (Calif.) Jesuit. 4 nationally by USA Today. The committee didnt choose him, but we knew of him because, back then, coaches called to make sure we knew about a kid. The leading scorer on the nations top-ranked team (18.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists), his value in fourth quarter, pressure situations simply cant be measured by any stat. The 65 guard has been a staple at the top of the class rankings for so long that his game tends to get scrutinized more than his peers, but hes looked good since arriving in Chicago. On the days hes motor is running at full steam, hes a problem. Bailey is a quick and powerful combo guard who can create shots for himself and his teammates. Jesuit High School (Carmichael, CA) DJ Wagner. Even if he had a slow start to his senior year or a couple of bad outings in the summer, its not as if voters didnt know who he was coming from a program that previously produced numerous All-Americans. Michigan State (center Xavier Booker, guard Jeremy Fears) and Oregon (wing K.J. Kentucky has the most committed players out of the 24 roster spots, with four players. At seven-feet tall he can really run the floor, has touch on medium range jumpers and can impact the game with his size and budding skill. Shaq ripped a giant lasagna fart on the air and had to air out the studio, NFL Draft results 2023: Pick-by-pick tracker for every selection. McKie played professional basketball 12 seasons for teams overseas and in the U.S. Scouts will want to see if he is willing and able to shoot the ball from the outside at Texas. His dad, Dajuan, played in 2001, and his grandfather, Milt, played in the 1981 game. This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 01:39. In an odd twist, Marbury spent the last decade of his career becoming a superstar in the Chinese Basketball Association and is beloved in the country. His versatile defense should be his calling card, with the length, quickness, and competitive makeup to cover a variety of different assignments. While his shooting is his calling card, Holloway has improved tremendously as a playmaker and looks like hell be ready to be a full time floor general by the time Bruce Pearl gets him on campus. The 1998 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star basketball game played on Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at the Norfolk Scope in Norfolk, Virginia. Traylor played seven seasons in the NBA and another six seasons overseas. [citation needed] Kenny Gregory won the MVP award with an entertaining style of play that included several dunks; other players who starred were Duke-bound Elton Brand, who scored 16 points; Lamar Odom and Larry Hughes, who were respectively 1 point and 1 rebound shy of recording a double-double (Odom 9 points/11 rebounds; Hughes 17 pts/9 rebs); and Dion Glover, who scored 15 points in 17 minutes. Quite frankly, they didnt know how the team was picked, Geoghan said. Ranking: Top 5 (Hoop Scoop), Curt Trouble Smith (Coolidge, Washington, D.C.) 5-10 G (1989) All-Star Game: Year: International Format. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. ET March 28 on ESPN2 and the boys game immediately following at 9 p.m. Hes deadly in the open floor, but will need to prove he can shoot from the outside to live up to his lofty billing next season at UCLA. Booker will play for the East team March 28 in Houston. Arkansas could absolutely be in the mix, but would Eric Musselman make the right moves to add him to the roster? Mackenzie Mgbako, PF, Roselle (N.J.) Catholic. 3. The 1997 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star basketball game played on Saturday, March 29, 1997 at the Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Shade transferred to La Lumiere for her senior season. [1] The 1997 game was the lowest-scoring of the history of the McDonald's All-American games. Smith currently projects as a combo guard with a deep bag of scoring tricks who can still get his teammates involved as a facilitator. He showed his full array of skills at the McDonalds Game scrimmage on Sunday, dropping beautiful passes in the open floor, bullying defenders in the post, and showing comfort handling and shooting from the outside. Brandon Miller, F, Alabama: Miller is oozing with long-term upside as a rangey 68 wing heading to Alabama to play for Nate Oats. God Shammgod yes, that's his actual name was known as Shammgod Wells in high school, where he played alongside Ron Artest (now known as Metta World Peace) at La Salle Academy in New York City and played AAU basketball on a team with the late Kobe Bryant. Roster. Ranking: Top 35 (Hoop Scoop), Kenny Thomas (Albuquerque, N.M.) 6-8 C (1995) Here . 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. His game should set up well for an All-Star type setting. The 1997 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star basketball game played on Saturday, March 29, 1997 at the Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado.The game's rosters featured the best and most highly recruited high school boys graduating in 1997. Change year? A 67 wing heading to Kansas, Dick has a beautiful shooting stroke and advanced footwork to help him get off clean looks from the perimeter. Randell Jackson was one of two players to make the 1995 McDonald's All-American team from Massachusetts. At Mainland High, Carter began crafting his career as one of the greatest dunkers in basketball history, including winning the dunk contest at the McDonald's All-American Game. 30 in the industry generated Composite ranking) and Brandon Garrison who ranks No. Ronald Curry 19. Casey Jacobsen was the last player to wear 23 during a McDonald's All-American Game. Wayne Turner went from a prep superstar in Massachusetts to having one of the most venerated college basketball careers ever. Three of them declared for the 1998 NBA Draft and were drafted out of high school: Al Harrington (25th overall), Rashard Lewis (32nd overall) and Korleone Young (40th overall). . Mookie Cook, SF, Phoenix (Ariz.) Compass Prep. NFL Draft winners and losers: The Lions hit a home run on Day 2. 19 by the Hoop Scoop, Sawyer was a scoring guard who could also pass the rock with flash. The skinny: The skinny with Fall is that hes just that, skinny. Call Star reporter Kyle Neddenriep at (317) 444-6649. Scouts will want to see where his three-ball is at, but he feels like the type of player who can thrive in any setting. = Ranking: First Team Top 33 (B/C Scouting); No. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Evans and forward Mookie Cook) each have two players represented, and there are two players undecided on a college program. [citation needed] Beginning in 1998, ESPN became the broadcaster for the McDonald's All-American games. Stephon Castle, CG, Covington (Ga.) Newton. Led Harry Truman (Bronx, N.Y.) to a state federation title as a junior and was a top 20 ranked prospect by the Hoop Scoop, but transferred to Oak Hill for his senior season. Whenever the term McDonalds snub is used, it conjures up an image of this sweet-shooting forward. He's been the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers since 2021. The 1997 Slam Dunk contest was won by Baron Davis. In retrospect, Antawn Jamison should be considered a pretty underrated player in his era. White had one great season at Missouri and was named All-Big 12 in 1999 before he left school to enter the NBA draft but wasn't selected. Okey was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 1996, but he butted heads with Bennett to the point where he transferred to Iowa for his final season. While he managed to play one season in the NBA, he spent a decade traversing the globe playing in different pro basketball leagues. Halfway through his senior season (in which he averaged 22.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists) it was evident to many Leonard should have been on the team. The skinny: Despite a bit of an up and down senior season, the 6-foot-10 Booker was just too talented to be left off the team. Before the Internet, YouTube and social media, information on great high school players traveled less slowly around the country than it does now and only a handful of national scouts truthfully saw a majority of the nations best players. But bad luck dogged Okey from almost the moment the McDonald's All-American Game ended. 5-3 G (1983) HOUSTON - Stanford signee Andrej Stojakovic from the class of 2023 has been selected to the McDonald's All-American game as one of 24 high school All-Americans, as announced on ESPN on Tuesday. McDonalds All-American; Rosters; Players; Awards; Stats; 2022 McDonalds All-American Rosters. next years top NBA prospects are taking a variety of different routes to get to the league, theres a reason why we called it the best high school team ever at the time, Joel Embiid injury updates: 76ers star doubtful for Celtics Game 1 with knee sprain, NBA Scores: Steph Curry erupts to send Warriors into second round, The Grizzlies humbling NBA Playoff run could be the best thing for their future, NBA Playoffs 2023: Bracket, start dates, TV times, matchups, scores for second round, NBA Scores: Jamal Murray fuels Nuggets Game 1 domination of Suns, 2023 NBA playoffs round two preview: Nuggets vs Suns. Shammgod has been the director of player development for the Dallas Mavericks since 2019. Whitehead likes to play with the ball in his hands, showcasing an impressive feel for the game and the ability to get downhill when he wants. Over the last 35 years, it really has become a dream come true for high school players to be selected a McDonalds All-American. A 6-foot-10 swingman who can handle the ball, shoot with range and move around the perimeter, Buzelis has put together a strong senior season. 0. He made it past the first round of the playoffs just twice. As the dream of becoming a McDonalds All-American has grown over the years, so has the scrutiny of the annual roster selections. Oak Hill didnt have the sterling reputation it does now and current Oak Hill coach Steve Smith told Student Sports that Strickland was a handful. As an assistant coach on that team, one of Smiths job was keeping Strickland in line. Keyonte George, G, Baylor: George is entering Baylor with a reputation as a big-time scorer after a standout year at IMG. The first McDonald's All-American boys roster was compiled in 1977, and the girls debuted in 2002. . Similar to DeAndre Jordan, Wood played in a loaded class, so it was likely a numbers game. With a beautiful floater and shooting range beyond the three-point line, Smith is a true three-level bucket-getter who leverages the threat of his own scoring to find teammates for easy buckets. He only made it to the postseason once in 12 seasons. High-level shot-making display from top-five recruit Dariq Whitehead with 31 points against IMG. The 2022 McDonald's All-American Game will take place in Chicago on Wednesday, March 29. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Link Academy. Robertson was a key contributor for Kansas in all four seasons and was on one of the greatest teams to not win an NCAA championship in 1998, along with Pierce, Jacque Vaughn, Raef LaFrentz, Scot Pollard and Greg Ostertag. He ended up being a solid player in three seasons at Florida State, where he averaged 11.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks for his career. Clack was selected by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 1998 NBA draft but never played in the NBA, instead playing one season in the IBL before playing eight more seasons overseas. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). 5. 7) If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. ET on ESPN. Points. Required fields are marked *. 12 in the SI99) Adem Bona (No. His versatility will be welcomed by Jon Scheyer next season. Reed Sheppard, CG, London (Kent.) There will be questions about how he holds up on the defensive end and if he can be a full-time primary initiator, but he currently has the makings of a possible top-five NBA draft pick. He played outstanding ball at the 2006 ABCD Camp and as a senior averaged 19 points, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots per game. The game was the 22nd annual version of the McDonald's All-American Game first played . 4 in the FAB 50. Since they could not be present, he declined to play. He played one season with the Boston Celtics before spending a decade bouncing around various professional leagues all over the world, including a season with the Harlem Globetrotters. The McDonalds Selection Committee came under some scrutiny in the late 1990s and 2000s for some of the selections, including a grey area of allowing some fifth-year players to participate and others not to. Bronny is the other player still uncommitted, with USC, Oregon, Ohio State and Michigan known to be involved. His lack of bulk can be a problem when playing against more physical big men but his ability to motor up and down the court, bouncy finishing at the rim and potential as a shot blocker help to make up for any lack of strength. Korleone Young participated in the dunk contest but a preexisting injury prevented him to play in the game. The game was the 20th annual version of the McDonald's All-American Game, first played in 1978. Eligibility restrictions apply. McKie's No. Signed to play for Wisconsin and head coach Stan Van Gundy, he ended up playing for Dick Bennett after Van Gundy was fired at the end of the 1994-95 season. Billups could have played anywhere in college but chose to stay close to home and attend the University of Colorado for two years, where he led the Buffs to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 28 years. Kelel Ware, C, Oregon: Ware is a 7-foot center who shot up the class rankings over the last year because of his impressive movement skills, coordination, and length. Clay washed out of Gene Keady's program after one season and finished his career at Rhode Island, where he played on an Elite Eight team alongside Lamar Odom in 1998 and averaged 12.4 points and 8.0 rebounds as a senior. Teammate Reggie Williams was the Mr. Basketball USA choice on a team some observers feel is the best high school team, ever. You might know it as "The Dunk of Death. Sure, McClains game didnt translate into superstardom on the next levels, but that shouldnt have kept him from being recognized as a McDonalds All-American. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). (Detroit Pershing, 1996), Shane Battier (Detroit Country Day, 1997), Dane Fife (Clarkston . The game was telecast live by ESPN for the first time (CBS was the previous telecaster). No. McDonald's is not responsible for the opinions, policies, statements or practices of any other companies, such as those that may be expressed in the web site you are entering. I started with about 12, but the voting committee slowly expanded because I wanted to make it as democratic as possible, Geoghan said. 6. Nobody I knew at the time projected him to be a great college player. Quentin Richardson 19. Ranking: Top 25 (Hoop Scoop), Richard Dumas (Washington, Tulsa, Ok.) 6-6 F (1987) McCoy had a productive career at UCLA and left school as the career leader in blocks before being selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the second round of the 1998 NBA draft. The skinny: A long and skilled 6-foot-8 wing, Williams is the highest ranked player to sign with Colorado during the 247Sports era and gives Tad Boyle a real weapon. Ranking: Top 35 (Hoop Scoop), Michael Spruell (Albany, Ga.) 6-1 G (1994) Gradey Dick, G, Kansas: Theres no better shooter in this class of McDonalds All-Americans that Gradey Dick. A key member of MoKan Elites Peach Jam winning squad during the summer, the 6-foot-8 forward is among the most versatile and dangerous defenders in the class and is the marquee member of a top 10 class headed to Ames next season. Pierce starred at Kansas for three seasons before being selected No. Looking at the big men in the class, however, its easy to see that Jordan belonged. He ended his career as the school's second-career leading scorer and played the most minutes of any player in Michigan history, despite only playing three seasons before leaving school early for the NBA draft. Bender also had 10 rebounds, recording a double-double. [1][2] Of the 21 players, 15 went on to play at least 1 game in the NBA. McDonalds All-American; Rosters; Players; Awards; Stats; 1996 McDonalds All-American Rosters. Whitehead is also one of the youngest prospects in this class, not turning 18 years old until August, which makes his present day maturity and future upside even more enticing. Ranked No. High school: St. Augustine High School (San Diego, California), Career highlights: All-Pac-10 (1997), NBA champion (2002), All-NBA Development League (2008). For the second consecutive year, the East and West All-American squads wont compete for bragging rights on the court due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the games organizers said details of a virtual ceremony honoring the 48 chosen athletes will be revealed soon. High school: George Washington High School (Denver, Colorado), Career highlights: Two-time Parade All-American (1994, 1995), three-time Mr. Colorado Basketball (1993-95), two-time Class 5A state champion (1993, 1994), four-time Class 5A All-State (1992-95), AP All-American (1997), All-Big 12 (1997), NBA champion (2004), NBA Finals MVP (2004), five-time NBA All-Star (2006-10), three-time All-NBA (2006, 2007, 2009), two-time NBA All-Defensive Team (2005, 2006), NBA Teammate of the Year (2013). Northwestern finished 28-0 and ranked No. To be honest with you, we took Muggsy because we couldnt get Reggie.. On January 29 at 6pm ET (ESPNU), the 2014 McDonalds All-American Game rosters will be announced. The skinny: Garrison is a long and athletic big man who is just scratching at the surface of his potential. I was always honest with people and told them for the Capital Classic, I did what was in the best interests of the game. Long and angular, hes most comfortable going to the rim but has improved greatly as a pull-up jump shooter and is starting to get the credit as a playmaker for others that his game deserves. 4 Ranking: Top 15 (Hoop Scoop), Kenny Brunner (Dominguez, Compton, Calif.) 5-9 G (1997) YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 217K Followers, 617 Following, 441 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from McDonald's All American Games (@mcdaag) Xavier Booker, C, Indianapolis (Ind.) That was the same year he pulled off the most spectacular in-game dunk in basketball history on the way to a gold medal for the U.S. at the 2000 Olympics. The McDonald's All American Games, boys' and girls', will take place in Houston on March 28 at the Toyota Center. Cathedral senior Xavier Booker achieved one of the highest honors for a high school basketball player Tuesday as he was named a McDonalds All American. He glides around the floor on both ends, leveraging his tremendous physical tools to make a two-way impact. Wagner, a five-star Kentucky commit, is the third generation in his family to play in the game. He was also famously a saxophone major in the band and the Volusia County Player of the Year in volleyball. Westchester finished 33-3 and ranked No. This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 04:03. McDonald's All American Cedric Henderson Memphis Original Duffel Bag & AUTOGRAPH. The game's rosters featured the best and most highly recruited high school boys graduating in 1998. The skinny: One of the most fiercely competitive players in the class of 2023, Fears is a hard charging floor general who loves to attack the paint and create for others.