21-ranked Reed Sheppard rounds out the quartet. 20), Brandon Garrison, 6-9, 205 lbs., C, Oklahoma State (No. 2023 McDonald's All-American Game rosters: Bronny James, D.J. 2023 McDonald's All-American high school basketball players include UK recruits Aaron Bradshaw, Justin Edwards, Reed Sheppard, DJ Wagner. Walter Downing, Providence, 1981The center led was named to the all-tournament team at state as a freshman in 1978 and a sophomore in 1979, when he led the Celtics to the Class A title. Lowell Hamilton, Providence-St. Mel, 1985Star 6-7 center for the 1985 Class A state champions and a McDonald's All-American. 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 . The 2023 McDonalds All-American Girls Game will air on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Tyra Buss, Mount Carmel, 2014Two-time Ms. Basketball, Buss scored a state-record 4,897 points in her stellar high school career. The players were selected by members of the McDonald's All-American Games Selection Committee. Cappie Pondexter, Marshall, 2001First player to twice win Ms. Basketball honor. On January 31, 2012, McDonald's All-American Games unveiled its list of 35 of the Greatest McDonald's All-Americans, released in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the McDonald's All-American High School Boys Basketball Game. Roster announced for McDonald's All-American Game. He is being recruited by Oregon, Ohio State, USC and others. He was the consensus national player of the year and a McDonalds All-American in 1978 and is in the discussion for the citys best all-time player. Sergio McClain, Peoria Manual, 1997The only player to start for four state champions, the first under legendary coach Dick Van Scyoc and the last three for his father, Wayne. He also had 25 in the city final against Manley in 1997. Orlich and his wife, Kelly, have been married for 30 years. Jason Jordan Jan 25, 2022 Dereck Lively can vividly recall. The four-year starter was Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 1985 and finished with 2,004 points. He scored 245 points in 10 state tournament games, including 43 in a 56-54 win against Providence-St. Mel in the 1983 quarterfinals, when he scored all 23 of his team's second-half points. Denotes All-Star Games in which more than one MVP was named. 5 in 2023) is the only player taking the professional route, committed to the G League Ignite. 2 ranked prospect Justin Edwards (Kentucky commit) headline the rosters, while Sierra Canyon senior Bronny James (undeclared) also. That year, the All-Americans played in the McDonald's Capital Classic all-star game against a group of high school stars from the Washington, D.C. The 1989 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star basketball game played on Sunday, April 23, 1989 at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. 1), Kwame Evans, 6-9, 200 lbs., PF, Oregon (No. C Xavier Booker Camden (N.J.) C Aaron Bradshaw Bel Aire (Kan.) SF Matas Buzelis Covington (Ga.) CG Stephon Castle. Duke was second with three recruits, while Michigan State and Oregon each had two. 2012 - Amile Jefferson(1,079 points), 70. Imhotep (Kent.) He finished with 3,174 points, second all-time in Illinois. % 6), Omaha Biliew, 6-9, 210 lbs., PF, Iowa State (No. The 1989 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star basketball game played on Sunday, April 23, 1989 at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. The game was the 12th annual version of the McDonald's All-American Game first played in 1978. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Jabari Parker, Simeon, 2013A four-time state champion and the first two-time Mr. Basketball is perhaps the most accomplished player in state history. All-star basketball game for high school graduates, Boys' high school basketball awards (United States). Here are the two teams complete rosters, according to On3. 7) [citation needed] Selected athletes often go on to compete in college basketball. Then the second 50. Sources: Chicago Tribune, IHSA, Encyclopedia of Chicago, Illinois Basketball Coaches Association, "Sweet Charlie, Dike, Cazzie, and Bobby Joe: High School Basketball in Illinois," by Taylor Bell, 2004. 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. The McDonald's All-American Boys Game will. 1989 McDonald's All-American High School Game featuring co-MVP's Bobby. The McDonald's All American Games' 45 Greatest Boys List Revealed FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gian-Franco Demano, McDonald's USA Gian_franco.demano@us.mcd.com 630-464-0418 Brad Shulkin, Golin bshulkin@golin.com 847-894-1808 The McDonald's All American Games' 45 Greatest Boys List Revealed Her senior season., she averaged a career-high 23.9 points a game for the 26-5 Public League champions and set a school scoring record with 47 points in a loss to Hanford, Calif., in the Nike Christmas Tournament of Champions in Chicago. The 1989 McDonald's Open took place at PalaEUR in Rome, Italy. He was taken third overall by the Clippers out of high school. 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. As part of the annual event, boys and girls compete in a slam dunk contest and a three-point shooting competition, and compete alongside All-American Game alumni in a timed team shootout. 5), Bronny James, 6-3, 180 lbs., PG, Undecided (No. Cazzie Russell, Carver, 1962National player of the year in 1962. He was picked fourth in the 2004 draft out of high school. Led Commandos to state title in 1999. 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. 1989 McDonald's All-American Game ss1970chevelle454 840 subscribers Subscribe 343 Share 54K views 6 years ago FULL 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. Scott Rafferty is a Senior NBA Editor for The Sporting News. Marty Simmons, Lawrenceville, 1983The first Mr. Basketball winner from a Class A school, Simmons led Lawrenceville to identical 34-0 state-title seasons in 1982 and 1983. The teams are sponsored by the fast-food chain McDonald's. Jay Shidler, Lawrenceville, 1976The flashy shooter with flowing blond hair was a star sophomore for Lawrenceville's 1974 Class A state champs. Link Academy (Texas) SG JaKobe Walter. Dike Eddleman, Centralia, 1942Eddleman, who also starred in football and track at Centralia, used his high-arching two-hand "kiss shot" to score a then-state record 2,702 points while leading Centralia to three quarterfinal berths and the 1942 state title. Within each individual entry of Legends & Stars Shootout winners, the teams are listed in the aforementioned order. The skills contest was added for both boys and girls in 2002, with separate events held for both sexes through 2015. All-everything guard for Larry Hawkins' 1962 Carver squad. McDonald's All . He later served as general manager for the Knicks and Raptors. Only one uncommitted player was selected to this year's roster: Bronny James, the son of LeBron James. %PDF-1.7 Eddie Johnson, Westinghouse, 1976Starred for team that, with Mark Aguirre and Skip Dillard, was undefeated before falling to Phillips in the city final before 12,000 at the International Amphitheatre. Kyle Irving is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. 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. RELATED: Duke signee Caleb Foster gets snubbed. McDonald's All American Rosters Revealed All 24 of the players named to this year's roster were represented in the SI99. MORE:Bronny James, D.J. Kyle Irving is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News. 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. The rosters were unveiled Tuesday on ESPN's "NBA Today.". Playing on a sprained ankle, he hit two free throws with 6 seconds to play to give Proviso a 37-36 victory over Champaign Central. Ron Holland and AJ Johnson have decommitted from Texas this month, giving the Longhorns a rough April after an electric March. All-Star Game: Year: International Format. He finished with 2,183 points. Jahlil Okafor, Young, 2014The 6-foot-11 Okafor's pretty-yet-powerful post moves helped the Dolphins win the 4A title in 2014, when he was named Mr. Basketball, a McDonald's All-American and the USA Today national player of the year. 1999 - Mike Dunleavy Jr.(1,371 points), 39. 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. 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 Final Four isn't the only must-see basketball event in Houston this week. Russell Cross, Manley, 1980The 6-10 center was a McDonald's All-American and the Parade national player of the year in 1980. 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. 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. 1 player in America when he was murdered in 1984 following an accidental run-in near the school eight months after helping Simeon win its first city and state championships. Change year? Andy Kaufmann, Jacksonville 1988Kaufmann was nearly impossible to guard, with range that extended nearly to halfcourt combined with a physical post-up game. Players are listed alphabetically. The 98-student school's win came against a school with 1,035 students, or 300 more than the population of Hebron. Bronny James gets fancy on a fast-break dunk and goes through the legs to the delight of the crowd. All-Star Game: Year: International Format. South Kent Academy (Conn.) PG Elmarko Jackson 3), Mookie Cook, 6-7, 210 lbs., SF, Oregon (No. . Shaquille O'Neal 16. Ballislife.com is your 1 stop shop for everything basketball! Take a look below to see the full list of 2023 McDonald's All-Americans. 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. Bruce Douglas, Quincy, 1982The ideal point guard excelled at all aspects of the game, averaging 21 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds as a senior on his way to Mr. Basketball and McDonald's All-American honors. Orlich also served as head coach of the West Team in the 1989 McDonald's High School All-American Game. The Wolverines won again the next year, when Rose was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. 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. Here are the two teams' complete rosters, according to On3. Eddy Curry, Thornwood, 2001The gentle giant's team is remembered for being on the losing end of one of the biggest upsets in state championship history. 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. East Cathedral (Ind.) (0:17). Shaun Livingston, Peoria, 2004Livingston possessed magical court vision as a 6-foot-7 point guard and led the Lions to two state titles. Roselle Catholic (N.J.) PF Mackenzie Mgbako The 2023 Final Four was the first in which no McDonald's All-American participated.[6]. 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.". This years game will take place March 28 in Houston. The exceptions are the 2002 Maryland Terrapins,[4] the 2014 UConn Huskies,[5] the 2021 Baylor Bears, and the 2023 UConn Huskies. Below you can find all 24 players who have been selected for the 2023 McDonald's All-American Game. East Boys Roster. He was the Naismith national player of the year and a McDonald's All-American in 2014. Of the 24 selections in this year's class, all but one McDonald's All-American has decided where they will play next year, with Bronny James being the lone outlier. ET. Pat Graham 0. Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Stanford, Texas and USC all have one McDonald's All-American recruit. Isiah Thomas, St. Joseph, 1979The first star for legendary coach Gene Pingatore was a McDonald's All-American and the consensus runner-up to Clark Kellogg for national player of the year. She averaged 24.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game her senior season and finished her high school career with 2,758 points. The game's rosters featured the best and most highly recruited high school boys graduating in 1989. Take a look below to see the full list of 2023 McDonald's All Americans and their college commitments. Jim Brewer, Proviso East, 1969Brewer, a great leaper and intimidating defender, led the Pirates to their first state title in 1969. Troy Hudson, Carbondale, 1994The guard scored 109 points in 4 state games in 1994, including 37 against Joliet in the quarterfinal and 20 in the one-point state final loss in Peoria Manual's first of four straight titles. 1988 - Christian Laettner (2,460 points), 21. Wagner headline stacked boys roster for 2023 game. Eric Anderson, St. Francis de Sales, 1988Mr. Highlights of the 1990 McDonald's All-American Game and Slam Dunk Contest for High School basketball.Shawn Bradley, Rodney Rogers, Luther Wright, Darrin Hanc. Julian Wright, Homewood-Flossmoor, 2005The McDonald's All-American and Mr. Basketball was a pass-first, spread-the-wealth forward with dynamic athleticism. ET on ESPN2. Xavier Booker, 6-10, 210 lbs., C, Michigan State (No. Jack Sikma, St. Anne, 1973The future NBA All-Star led St. Anne to fourth place in 1973. Rashard Griffith, King, 1993Griffith was the star center for the last undefeated large-school champions. Cathedral (Ind.) He was the consensus national player of the year and a McDonalds All-American in 1978 and is in the discussion for the citys best all-time player. 18), Baye Fall, 6-11, 217 lbs., C, Arkansas (No. Consisting of the top players, each team plays a single exhibition game after the conclusion of the high-school basketball season, in an East vs. West format. 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. ET on ESPN2. By Eric Bossi Jan 25, 2022. 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. He was the consensus national player of the year and a McDonald's All-American in 1978 and is in the discussion for the city's best all-time player. endobj 1 recruiting class in 2023, leads the way with its four signees. Let the debating begin. Matas Buzelis (ranked No. Jonathan Bender, McDonalds A-A/West, 1999, Michael Jordan, McDonalds A-A/East, 1981, Chris Webber, McDonalds A-A/West, 1991 (14/19), Michael Jordan, McDonalds A-A/East, 1981 (13/19), John Williams, McDonalds A-A/West, 1984 (13/22), Jonathan Bender, McDonalds A-A/West, 1999 (13/22), Jordan Brown, McDonalds A-A/West, 2018 (13/22), Jay Williams, McDonalds A-A/East, 1999 (11/27), Keith Bogans, McDonalds A-A/East, 1999 (10/26), Russell Cross, McDonalds A-A/West, 1980 (12/15), Gerald Green, McDonalds A-A/East, 2005 (6/9), J.J. Reddick, McDonalds A-A/East, 2002 (5/6), J.R. Smith, McDonalds A-A/East, 2004 (5/11), Daequan Cook, McDonalds A-A/West, 2006 (5/9), Frank Jackson, McDonalds A-A/West, 2016 (5/7), Othella Harrington, McDonalds A-A/West, 1992, Dallas Comegys, McDonalds A-A/East, 1983, Shaquille ONeal, McDonalds A-A/West, 1989, Derrick Coleman, McDonalds A-A/West, 1986, Dwayne Schintzius, McDonalds A-A/West, 1986, Shaheen Holloway, McDonalds A-A/East, 1996, Jerome Schottenstein Center - Columbus, OH, Alexander Memorial Coliseum - Atlanta, GA, Springfield Civic Center - Springfield, MA. The McDonald's All American Games, boys' and girls', will take place in Houston on March 28 at the Toyota Center. Dillingham, ranked No. That season, 15 players were named McDonald's All Americans, with 12 national players forming the U.S. team with three local products added to the DMV team with the first annual East vs. West All-American game (apart from the Capital Classic . Hersey Hawkins, Westinghouse, 1984Underrated in high school because he had to play center for the Warriors, but he still averaged more than 20 points per game and was an All-Stater. He led the Golden Aces to regional titles in the one-class tournament in 1953 and 1954 and finished with 2,823 points. The game was the 12th annual version of the McDonald's All-American Game first played in 1978. https://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/content/dam/aag/All-time%20Boys%20Roster.pdf, https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/mcdonalds.html, https://basketball.realgm.com/highschool/mcdonalds/stats/1989, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. It is rare for girls to compete in the slam dunk contest. Basically, what do you think is the best 10-man roster you could assemble from a single year's McDonald's All-American class? Montverde Academy (Fla.) PF Kwame Evans, Jr. He led the Foxes to a 26-3 record in 1960. Many of the games all-time greats have made an appearance over the years, including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kevin Garnett and Anthony Davis. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Buckner had 28 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists while igniting an intimidating press when Thornridge destroyed Quincy 104-69 in the '72 title game. Transformed from promising prospect to indomitable force his senior year, averaging 21.3 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks. Phil, a forward, added 46. Ben Wilson, SimeonWilson, a 6-foot-8 guard/forward, was considered the No. The McDonald's All American Games, boys' and girls', will take place in Houston on March 28 at the Toyota Center. That's 39 years straight with at least one Duke basketball player, which is also a national record. Rennie Clemons, Springfield Calvary 1990. Player Pos HT WT Birth City Birth Date High School College Nationality; Michael . Nick Anderson, Simeon, 1986As a senior, Anderson averaged 20.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks on his way to Mr. Basketball and McDonald's All-American honors. endobj Link Academy (Branson, MO) Cody Williams. With a center's size and a swingman's skills, Russell could score and rebound almost at will. McDonald's All-American Game MVP winners: Full list of every award winner including LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Bronny James, D.J. 28), Jared McCain, 6-3, 195 lbs., SF, Duke (No. Montverde Academy (Montverde, FL) Andrej Stojakovic. A daily sports newsletter delivered to your inbox for your morning commute. 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. 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. Glenn Rivers, Proviso East, 1980The point guard displayed the smarts that made him an NBA champion coach. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. And the last time no eventual Blue Devils were on one of the rosters was in 1984. Proceeds from the annual games go to local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and their Ronald McDonald House programs. 1 ranked prospect Isaiah Collier (USC commit) and No. Bobby Hurley 0. Teddy Grubbs, King, 1979All-city player was one of King's first superstars and one of three jewels of the Class of 1979 with Isiah Thomas and Terry Cummings. McDonald's All American Game 2023: Complete rosters, college recruitments and commitments. Take a look back at some standout players who took home MVP of the McDonald's All-American Game since 2000. [8] Another five players were added in 2022 to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the game.[9]. Cliff Alexander, Curie, 2014The 6-foot-9 combination of power and athleticism drew comparisons to high school versions of Dwight Howard and Amare Stoudemire. !WtEv1*b .p#>~+o. She moved to Texas the next year to be with her mom. ET. In 1977, Bob Geoghan expanded on his Capital Classic concept by pitching a national all-star game concept to local McDonald's corporate executives. Quincy finished second in 1979, won it all at 33-0 in 1981 and finished third at 32-1 in 1982 when its 64-game win streak was snapped in the state semifinals by Mendel. In its118-year history, Illinois high school basketball has produced a remarkable bounty of talent. "He had all the tools to be one of the better players," said South Shore coach Don Pittman. He was the Gatorade national player of the year in 2012 and the Morgan Wootten player of the year in 2013. He lifted the Railsplitters to state with 19 points and 15 rebounds in a memorable 54-50 supersectional win against Peoria Manual. Tamika Catchings, Stevenson, 1997First sophomore to win the Ms. Basketball title, leading her team in 1995 to the state crown. Frank Williams, Peoria Manual, 1998The 6-foot-4 All-American point guard carried the Rams on his skinny shoulders as a senior. McDonalds All-American; Rosters; Players; Awards; Stats; 1985 McDonalds All-American Rosters. Brian Cook, Lincoln, 1999Cook averaged 22 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.4 blocks as a senior, when he was named Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. [2][3] The following year, the McDonald's All American Game began with a boys contest between the East and West squads. The future coaching legend scored 17 in the final against Elgin. 15), Justin Edwards, 6-7, 190 lbs., SF, Kentucky (No. Averaged 19 as a freshman and 28 as a sophomore before transferring from Prosser. Participants. "Serg is a self-made player.". (1989-Ballard) Rex Chapman . 1 in the 2023-24 men's Way-Too-Early Top 25, Everything you need to know about "The Bag Game," a podcast on college hoops' bribery scandal, 'Congrats to them Burger Boys! ET Channel: ESPN The 2023 McDonald's All-American Girls Game will air on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. <> Every year, the best high school basketball players in the country meet in the McDonald's All-American Game. Top prospect Justin Edwards, No. Paul & Phil Judson, Hebron, 1952The twins starred in Illinois' version of Hoosiers, leading tiny Hebron to the single-class state title with a 64-59 overtime win against Quincy. 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. The first McDonald's All-American Game wasn't held until the following year in the same East vs. West format that's still used today. "But he's also a very mild-mannered person. <> Player Pos HT WT Birth City Birth . Greg Graham 0. Shaquille O'Neal 18. 10), Isaiah Collier, 6-4, 205 lbs., PG, USC (No. Prolific Prep (Calif.) PG Aden Holloway They have, however, won it three timesin 2004 by Candace Parker, in 2019 by Fran Belibi, and most recently in 2022 by Ashlyn Watkins. The McDonald's All-American Games in 2020 and 2021 were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. C Xavier Booker Accelerated Prep (Colo.) C Baye Fall Of all these teams, though, only Gonzaga . Joliet West (Ill.) PG Jeremy Fears The 1989 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star basketball game played on Sunday, April 23, 1989 at the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri. "He is almost 6-11 with the skills of a guard," Lincoln Athletic Director Darrell Hanslow said. The most prestigious All-Star event in high school basketball is the annual McDonalds All-American game. Duke basketball history features McDonald's All-Americans galore. Kentucky, which has the No. 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. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. He averaged 26 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 blocks while leading the Admirals to their first city championship since 1936. Jamie Brandon, King, 1990A four-year starter and three-time All-Stater for King's powerhouse program, Brandon played in 13 state tournament games, averaging 20.7 points. 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. Duncanville (Texas) PF Ron Holland His success didn't surprise me at all.". Perry (Ariz.) SF Cody Williams, Waukee Senior (Iowa) PF Omaha Biliew His 3,160 points are second all-time in the state, and his 912 free throws are an Illinois record. <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 18 0 R 19 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Among those, 91 have been Duke . In 2002, with the addition of a girls contest, the current girl-game / boy-game doubleheader format began. She led the Friars to a classic downstate showdown vs. Candace Parker and Naperville Central, losing 63-59 in OT. Juwan Howard, Vocational, 1991The 6-9 McDonald's All-American averaged 27 points, 12 rebounds while leading Cavaliers to Public League semifinals as a senior. Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American in 2010, when he averaged 21 points and 11.5 rebounds. The award winners also include players who have had long and successful NBA careers, such as J.R. Smith, J.J. Redick, Zach Randolph and Harrison Barnes. 1 player in the country and Duke commit. Here's a full list of award winners. Leading the way for the boys team is Dereck Lively, the No. Wagner headline stacked boys roster. From Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant to LeBron James, some of the greatest players of all time were named McDonald's All-Americans. 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. 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. (McDonald's, IHSA Legend). 1994 - Steve Wojciechowski(687 points), 29. x\SFN|RX[:^K6|bW!=mq%IL[:~;zy,or>^>]U9f;9;e}\E*MU{|{7wme==+;,lB3mR+x0gpD(g{_z,]}wy^L\W"4+,JRNvQ|:xxGK\Qji{>$C7OIc}~}Dq"L