2017MCDG
2017 McDonald’s® All American High School Basketball Games
United Center
Chicago, IL
March 29, 2017
© 2017 by Ron Harrison
Girls
East Team
|
Name |
Ht |
Pos |
High School |
Location |
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Janelle Bailey |
6-3 |
C |
Providence Day School |
(Charlotte NC) |
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Rellah Boothe |
6-1 |
F |
IMG Academy |
(Bradenton FL) |
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Mikayla Coombs |
5-10 |
W |
Wesleyan School |
(Peachtree Corners GA) |
|
Rennia Davis |
6-2 |
W |
Jean Ribault High School |
(Jacksonville FL) |
|
Maya Dodson |
6-3 |
F |
Saint Francis High School |
(Alpharetta GA) |
|
Dana Evans |
5-6 |
PG |
West Side Leadership Academy |
(Gary IN) |
|
Raven Farley |
6-3 |
C |
Queen of Peace High School |
(North Arlington NJ) |
|
Anastasia Hayes |
5-7 |
G |
Riverdale High School |
(Murfreesboro TN) |
|
Kasiyahna “Kasi” Kushkituah |
6-4 |
C |
Saint Francis High School |
(Alpharetta GA) |
|
Chasity Patterson |
5-6 |
PG |
North Shore Senior High School |
(Houston TX) |
|
Danielle Patterson |
6-3 |
C |
The Mary Louis Academy |
(Jamaica NY) |
|
Megan Walker |
6-1 |
W |
Monacan High School |
(North Chesterfield VA) |
|
Head Coach |
Laney Clement-Holbrook |
Oliver Ames High School |
(North Easton MA) |
|
Assistant Coach |
Brittany Engle |
Oliver Ames High School |
(North Easton MA) |
|
Assistant Coach |
Christine Hochstein |
Oliver Ames High school |
(North Easton MA) |
West Team
|
Name |
Ht |
Pos |
High School |
Location |
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|
|
|
|
|
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Chennedy Carter |
5-7 |
PG |
Mansfield Timberview High School |
(Arlington TX) |
|
Ayanna Clark |
6-1 |
C |
Long Beach Polytechnic High School |
(Long Beach CA) |
|
Sidney Cooks |
6-4 |
F |
St. Joseph Catholic Academy |
(Kenosha WI) |
|
Loretta Kakala |
6-3 |
C |
Manteca High School |
(Manteca CA) |
|
Destiny Littleton |
5-8 |
G |
The Bishop’s School |
(La Jolla CA) |
|
Alexis Morris |
5-6 |
PG |
Legacy Christian Academy |
(Beaumont TX) |
|
Michaela Onyenwere |
5-11 |
F |
Grandview High School |
(Aurora CO) |
|
Deauzya Richards |
6-1 |
G |
Cypress Ranch High School |
(Cypress TX) |
|
Kianna Smith |
6-0 |
G |
Troy High School |
(Fullerton CA) |
|
Evina Westbrook |
6-0 |
G |
South Salem High School |
(Salem OR) |
|
Jade Williams |
6-4 |
F |
The Colony High School |
(The Colony TX) |
|
Kiana Williams |
5-7 |
PG |
Karen Wagner High School |
(San Antonio TX) |
|
Head Coach |
Russ Ninemire |
Sandy Creek High School |
(Fairfield NE) |
|
Assistant Coach |
Jeff Ritz |
Skutt Catholic |
(Omaha NE) |
|
Assistant Coach |
Linda Walker |
Wahoo Public School |
(Wahoo NE) |
East team coach Laney Clement-Holbrook started the following lineup: 6-1 Rellah Boothe, 6-1 Megan Walker, 6-4 Kasiyahna Kushkituah, 5-6 Dana Evans, and 5-7 Anastasia Hayes. West team coach Russ Ninemire countered with 5-11 Michaela Onyenwere, 6-0 Evina Westbrook, 6-3 Loretta Kakala, 5-7 Kiana Williams, and 5-6 Alexis Morris.
The East team defeated the West team 80-74 in overtime. The score was tied four times and there were five lead changes in this contest. The West team led by 13 in the third quarter but the East team rallied for the victory. The East team shot 38.4% from the field including six of 17 from the three point line. They connected on 18 of 23 free throws, pulled down 53 rebounds, and committed 20 turnovers. The West team shot 40.6% from the field including two of 14 from beyond the arc. They connected on 16 of 27 free throws, pulled down 42 rebounds, and committed 18 turnovers.
Rellah Boothe was named Game MVP and led the East team with 18 points including four three point baskets and nine rebounds. 5-6 Chasity Patterson added 14 points, six assists, and four steals. Megan Walker recorded 13 points and five rebounds.
Loretta Kakala led the West team with 11 points and six rebounds. Evina Westbrook added 10 points, four rebounds, and four assists. 6-4 Sidney Cooks chipped in with nine points. Kiana Williams also scored nine points.
|
East Team |
12 |
14 |
23 |
20 |
11 |
80 |
|
West Team |
15 |
19 |
18 |
17 |
5 |
74 |
East Team (80) – Boothe 18, Walker 13, Kushkituah 4, Evans 4, Hayes 8, Davis 8, Coombs 2, C. Patterson 14, Farley 5, Bailey 4.
West Team (74) – Onyenwere 8, Westbrook 10, Kakala 11, K. Williams 9, Morris 7, Cooks 9, Smith 4, Carter 4, Richards 3, Littleton 1, J. Williams 8.
Boys
East Team
|
Name |
Ht |
Pos |
High School |
Location |
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|
|
|
|
|
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Mohamed Bamba |
6-11 |
C |
Westtown School |
(West Carter PA) |
|
Wendell Carter Jr. |
6-9 |
PF |
Pace Academy |
(Atlanta GA) |
|
Trevon Duval |
6-3 |
PG |
IMG Academy |
(Bradenton FL) |
|
Quade Green |
6-1 |
PG |
Neumann Goretti High School |
(Philadelphia PA) |
|
Kevin Knox II |
6-8 |
SF |
Tampa Catholic High School |
(Tampa FL) |
|
Nicholas Richards |
6-11 |
C |
The Patrick School |
(Hillside NJ) |
|
Mitchell Robinson |
6-11 |
C |
Chalmette High School |
(Chalmette LA) |
|
Collin Sexton |
6-3 |
SG |
Pebblebrook High School |
(Mableton GA) |
|
Jarred Vanderbilt |
6-8 |
PF |
Victory Prep Academy |
(Houston TX) |
|
Lonnie Walker IV |
6-4 |
SG |
Reading High School |
(Reading PA) |
|
PJ Washington Jr. |
6-8 |
PF |
Findlay Prep |
(Henderson NV) |
|
Kris Wilkes |
6-7 |
SF |
North Central High School |
(Indianapolis IN) |
|
Head Coach |
Jim Martin |
Providence High School |
(Jacksonville FL) |
|
Assistant Coach |
Brian Hoff |
Providence High School |
(Jacksonville FL) |
|
Assistant Coach |
Chip Stroud |
Episcopal School of Jacksonville |
(Jacksonville FL) |
West Team
|
Name |
Ht |
Pos |
High School |
Location |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Deandre Ayton |
7-0 |
C |
Hillcrest Prep |
(Phoenix AZ) |
|
Brian Bowen II |
6-7 |
SF |
La Lumiere School |
(La Porte IN) |
|
Troy Brown Jr. |
6-7 |
SF |
Centennial High School |
(Las Vegas NV) |
|
Jaylen Hands |
6-3 |
PG |
Foothills Christian High School |
(El Cajon CA) |
|
Jaren Jackson Jr. |
6-11 |
PF |
La Lumiere School |
(La Porte IN) |
|
Brandon L. McCoy |
6-11 |
C |
Cathedral Catholic High School |
(San Diego CA) |
|
Chuck O’Bannon Jr. |
6-6 |
SF |
Bishop Gorman High School |
(Las Vegas NV) |
|
Michael Porter Jr. |
6-10 |
SF |
Nathan Hale High School |
(Seattle WA) |
|
Billy Preston |
6-10 |
PF |
Oak Hill Academy |
(Mouth of Wilson VA) |
|
Gary Trent Jr. |
6-5 |
SG |
Prolific Prep Academy |
(Napa CA) |
|
MJ Walker |
6-5 |
SG |
Jonesboro High |
(Jonesboro GA) |
|
Trae Young |
6-2 |
PG |
Norman North High School |
(Norman OK) |
|
Head Coach |
Gary DeCesare |
St. Rita of Cascia High School |
(Chicago IL) |
|
Assistant Coach |
Justin Domingo |
St. Rita of Cascia High School |
(Chicago IL) |
|
Assistant Coach |
Kenton D. Terrell |
St. Rita of Cascia High School |
(Chicago IL) |
East team coach Jim Martin started the following lineup: 6-9 Wendell Carter Jr., 6-8 Kevin Knox II, 6-11 Mohamed Bamba, 6-3 Trevon Duval, and 6-3 Collin Sexton. West team coach Gary DeCesare countered with 6-10 Michael Porter Jr., 6-10 Billy Preston, 7-0 Deandre Ayton, 6-2 Trae Young, and 6-5 Gary Trent Jr.
6-11 Brandon L. McCoy had two late blocks to preserve a 109-107 victory for the West team over the East team. The West team rallied from a 56-50 halftime deficit to earn the victory. The West team shot 37.4% from the field including eight of 30 from the three point line. They connected on 27 of 40 free throws, pulled down 63 rebounds, and scored 28 points off 23 East turnovers. The East team shot 55.2% from the field including three of 23 from beyond the arc. They connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 46 rebounds, and scored 27 points off 19 West turnovers.
Michael Porter Jr. was named MVP and led the West team with 17 points and eight rebounds. 6-3 Jaylen Hands added 14 points including eight of 10 free throws. 6-11 Brandon L. McCoy recorded 13 points, seven rebounds, four blocked shots, and four steals. 6-7 Troy Brown Jr. chipped in with 12 points and seven rebounds. Billy Preston and 6-6 Chuck O’Bannon Jr. each scored 10 points. Deandre Ayton pulled down 11 rebounds.
Mohamed Bamba led the East team with 17 points, five rebounds, and four blocked shots. Kevin Knox II added 15 points. 6-11 Mitchell Robinson recorded 14 points. Wendell Carter Jr. chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds. 6-1 Quade Green added nine points, five rebounds, and seven assists. Collin Sexton recorded eight points, seven assists, and four steals.
|
East Team |
56 |
51 |
107 |
|
West Team |
50 |
59 |
109 |
East Team (107) – Carter Jr. 10, Knox II 15, Bamba 17, Duval 8, Sexton 8, Green 9, Walker IV 7, Vanderbilt 2, Robinson 14, Washington Jr. 7, Wilkes 8, Richards 2.
West team (109) – Porter Jr. 17, Preston 10, Ayton 8, Young 9, Trent Jr. 7, Bowen II 3, O’Bannon Jr. 10, Walker 1, Hands 14, McCoy 13, Brown Jr. 12, Jackson Jr. 5.
Trae Young captured the boys’ three point title while Chasity Patterson captured the girls’ title. Anastasia Hayes, Quade Green, and Jayne Appel won the Legends and Stars Shootout. Collin Sexton won the dunk competition.
There was a tremendous amount of talent during both games tonight with a virtual who’s who of high school basketball with many of these players destined to make their marks at the college level and beyond. Please visit the very comprehensive event website as well as the various analysts and recruiting gurus who observed and reported their opinions about the players and games.