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2015 McDonald’s Roster Analysis

January 28, 2015 by Ronnie Flores 1 Comment

We give a quick breakdown of the 2015 McDonald’s All-American game East-West rosters. We also take a look at the players who had a legitimate claim to make this year’s game, set for Chicago’s United Center April 1 (9 p.m. ET on ESPN), that didn’t. 

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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Ben Simmons, Jalen Coleman, Jaylen Brown, McDonald's All-American Game, Tyler Dorsey

2015 McDonald’s All-American Team Announced

January 28, 2015 by Ronnie Flores 2 Comments

The 2015 McDonald’s All-Americans were announced today, headlined by two Duke recruits and two headed to LSU. Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.) is the only high school program with multiple selections.

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Filed Under: Blog, boys basketball event Tagged With: Ben Simmons, Ivan Rabb, Jaylen Brown, Malik Newman, McDonald's All-American Game, Mr. Basketball USA Tracker

Tuesday McDonalds Practice Report

April 1, 2014 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

We attended Tuesday’s McDonald’s All-American practice session and came away with the impression the West team is the favorite going into Wednesday’s game. Mr. Basketball USA candidates Stanley Johnson and Jahlil Okafor standout as does sparkplug guard Tyler Ullis.  

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Filed Under: Blog, boys basketball event Tagged With: Cliff Alexander, Jahlil Okafor, McDonald's All-American Game, Stanley Johnson, Tyler Ullis

McDonalds: Family Matters

April 1, 2014 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

The McDonald’s All-American Game has been around for 37 years, so it’s only natural there’s been a few father-son combos that have participated. The first occurrence was in 2001, but for the first time ever a pair of participants are sons of former McDonald’s All-Americans — and both played in the 1983 game. 

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Filed Under: Blog, boys basketball event Tagged With: James Blackmon Jr., James Blackmon Sr., Justise Winslow, McDonald's All-American Game, Ricky Winslow

McDonalds: Okafor Powers West

April 1, 2014 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

Local product and national player of the year candidate Jahlil Okafor helps his West team win and takes co-MVP honors at the 2014 McDonald’s All-American Game in Chicago. West’s Emmanuel Mudiay (15 points) and Rashad Vaughn (14 points) also stand out.

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Filed Under: Blog, boys basketball event Tagged With: Cliff Alexander, Jahlil Okafor, McDonald's All-American Game, Tyler Ullis, United Center

Monday McDonalds Practice Report

March 31, 2014 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

We attended Monday’s McDonald’s All-American practice session and take a look at each team’s makeup and standouts so far. Grayson Allen wins dunk contest while James Blackmon Jr. is 3-point contest winner at Monday night’s Powerade Jam Fest.

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Filed Under: Blog, boys basketball event Tagged With: Alexa Middleton, Grayson Allen, Jahlil Okafor, James Blackmon Jr., Jay Williams, McDonald's All-American Game, Stanley Johnson

McDonalds: Mental Over Physical

March 31, 2014 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

Three players who will participate in the 37th McDonald’s All-American Game on Wednesday night in Chicago will play for their high school program less than 24 hours later in New York. For all three, the motivation to win the prestigious Dick’s Nationals tournament has them more concerned about their mental than physical approach.

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Filed Under: Blog, boys basketball event, team rankings Tagged With: D'Angelo Russell, Kelly Oubre Jr., McDonald's All-American Game, Rashad Vaughn

2014 McDonald’s All-American Team Announced

January 29, 2014 by Ronnie Flores Leave a Comment

The 2014 McDonald’s All-Americans were announced today, headlined by four Duke recruits and four headed to Kentucky. Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) is the only high school program with multiple selections.

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Filed Under: Blog, boys basketball event Tagged With: Cliff Alexander, Emmanuel Mudiay, Jahlil Okafor, McDonald's All-American Game, Mr. Basketball USA Tracker

McDonald’s: Overlooked All-Americans

January 29, 2014 by Ronnie Flores

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Filed Under: Blog, Player Rankings Tagged With: Bob Geoghan, Capital Classic, Glen Rice, McDonald's All-American Game, Rod Strickland, Roundball Classic, Sonny Vaccaro

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