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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2015 McDonald’s All-American Team Announced
Tuesday McDonalds Practice Report
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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McDonalds: Family Matters
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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McDonalds: Okafor Powers West
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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Monday McDonalds Practice Report
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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McDonalds: Mental Over Physical
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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