The 2024 class of high school basketball
all-stars will take the court at Toyota Center in Houston
CHICAGO, Jan. 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the McDonald's All American Games Selection
Committee unveils the final rosters of top high school athletes who
will showcase their skills on the court at the 2024 McDonald's All
American Games. For 48 elite high school basketball players – 24
girls and 24 boys – dreams will become reality as they carry on the
four-decades long tradition of basketball greatness when they
square off this April at Toyota Center in Houston.
The 2024 rosters were based on competitive criteria and
chosen from a list of 729 nominees by some of the nation's top
analysts, prep scouts, media and coaches. Since 1977, more than
1,600 players have donned the iconic McDonald's jersey, including names like
Breanna Stewart, Kevin Durant, Candace
Parker, Trae Young,
Hannah Hidalgo, Reed Sheppard, and so many others.
Introducing the 23rd Class of All-Star
Girls
The 2024 girls lineup features four players from
California, the most represented
state. This includes some of the area's top players such as
Morgan Cheli (Archbishop Mitty High
School – CA), Jordan Lee (Saint
Mary's High School – CA), Mackenly Randolph (Sierra Canyon School –
CA) and Kennedy Smith (Etiwanda High School – CA).
And to round out the roster, this squad will call on nationally
ranked stars from across the county like Sarah Strong (Grace
Christian School – NC), Joyce
Edwards (Camden High School –
SC) and Jaloni Cambridge (Montverde
Academy – FL).
The Boys are Ready to Throw it Down
This year's 2024
boys lineup includes some of the game's elite talent, with five
coming from California and another
four from Florida.
From coast to coast, the rosters showcase incredible talent –
with guys like Cooper Flagg
(Montverde Academy – FL), Dylan
Harper (Don Bosco Preparatory High School – NJ), Airious
Bailey (McEachern High School – GA)
and Valdez Edgecombe, Jr. (Long Island Lutheran High School –
NY).
Coaching the Next Generation of Greats
Bringing these
future stars together to work as a team over just a few days
requires elite coaching. The committee has selected the four high
school basketball coaches from different regions of the country who
look to lead their team to victory:
- Girls East Team Coach, Fran
Burbidge of Westtown School in Pennsylvania
- Girls West Team Coach, Ann Fritz
of Blue Valley North High School in Kansas
- Boys East Team Coach, Sharman
White of Pace Academy in Georgia
- Boys West Team Coach, Tommy
Brakel of North Crowley High School in Texas
Catch the Class of 2024 Make History
Check out the
games' up-and-coming icons in action – whether in Houston or watching from home:
- Tickets to the POWERADE® Jam Fest on Monday, April 1, are now available at gofan.co.
Tickets are free with a suggested donation to the Ronald McDonald
House Charities (RMHC).
- Tickets to the McDonald's
All American Games at Toyota Center on Tuesday, April 2 are now available at
toyotacenter.com.
- Fans can tune in to the POWERADE® Jam Fest on Monday, April 1 at 7:30
p.m. ET on ESPN2. The 2024 McDonald's All American Games
will start with the Girls Game on Tuesday,
April 2 at 6:30 p.m. ET on
ESPN2 and the Boys Game will immediately follow on ESPN at
9 p.m. ET.
Creating an Impact at Ronald McDonald House
Charities
Throughout the years, the McDonald's All American Games have benefitted
Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) and its network of local
Chapters since their inception. Fans can join in supporting the
RMHC mission through donation opportunities at various Games Week
activities. RMHC helps bring communities together to support
children and families throughout their healthcare journey by
providing comfort, care and vital resources, when it's needed
most.
A complete list of 2024 McDonald's All American Games Final
Rosters is available at mcdaag.com.
Follow @McDAAG on X, Instagram and TikTok for the
latest news and announcements.
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creates, finds, and supports programs that directly improve the
health and well-being of children and their families. Through a
global network of over 260 Chapters in more than 60 countries and
regions, RMHC enables, facilitates and supports family-centered
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Ronald McDonald Family Room® and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®.
RMHC programs help families with children who are ill or injured
stay together and near leading hospitals and health care services
worldwide, ensuring they have access to the medical care their
child needs while fully supported and actively involved in their
child's care. For more information, visit rmhc.org.
Toyota Center
Since opening in October 2003, Toyota
Center has set a new standard for sports and entertainment,
becoming one of the premier live entertainment venues in the
nation. Laid over the span of six city blocks, Toyota Center is
home to the NBA's Houston Rockets. Toyota Center also plays host to
the nation's top concerts and touring shows. The arena's playing
surface is set nearly 32-feet below street level giving Toyota
Center the largest lower level of any arena in the nation. Coupled
with the exclusive Lexus Lounge and trendy Sire Spirits Social
Club, Toyota Center offers something for everyone making it the
hottest spot for sports and entertainment in Houston. For more information,
visit ToyotaCenter.com.
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