2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game

2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game

1st Half2nd Half Total
East 4760 107
West 5262 114
Date March 30, 2016
Arena United Center
City Chicago, Illinois
MVP/MOP Josh Jackson
Frank Jackson
Network ESPN
McDonald's All-American
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The 2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star basketball game played on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, home of the Chicago Bulls. The game's rosters features the best and most highly recruited high school boys graduating in 2016. The game is the 39th annual version of the McDonald's All-American Game first played in 1977.

The 24 players were selected from 2,500 nominees by a committee of basketball experts. They were chosen not only for their on-court skills, but for their performances off the court as well. Coach Morgan Wootten, who had more than 1,200 wins as head basketball coach at DeMatha High School, was chairman of the selection committee. Legendary UCLA coach John Wooden, who had been involved in the McDonald's All American Games since its inception, served as chairman of the Games and as an advisor to the selection committee.

Proceeds from the 2016 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Central Ohio and its Ronald McDonald House program.

Rosters

The rosters were announced on January 17.[1][2] At the time of the roster announcement the 24 players included 22 of the top 25 players according to the 2016 ESPN 100. The two highest rated players (Jayson Tatum) were named to the East team. The West team roster was highlighted by (Josh Jackson).[3][4]

2016 West Roster

ESPN
Rank		 Name Height Weight Position Hometown High school College choice
3 Jackson, JoshJosh Jackson 6-8 195 SF/SG San Diego, CA Justin-Siena HS Kansas^
5 Ball, LonzoLonzo Ball 6-6 170 PG Anaheim, CA Chino Hills HS UCLA
8 Monk, MalikMalik Monk 6-3 185 SG Lepanto, AR Bentonville HS Kentucky
9 Leaf, T. J.T. J. Leaf 6-9 215 PF El Cajon, CA Foothills Christian HS UCLA
11 Jackson, FrankFrank Jackson 6-3 185 SG Alpine, UT Lone Peak HS Duke
14 Langford, JoshJosh Langford 6-5 215 PG Huntsville, AL Madison Academy Michigan State
19 Allen, JarrettJarrett Allen 6-10 235 C Austin, TX St. Stephen's Episcopal School Texas^
20 Bolden, MarquesMarques Bolden 6-10 240 C Dallas, TX DeSoto High School Duke^
23 Huell, DewanDewan Huell 6-9 230 PF Miami, FL Miami Norland Senior HS Miami (FL)
24 Guy, KyleKyle Guy 6-2 170 PG/SG Indianapolis, IN Lawrence Central HS Virginia
28 Gilbert, AlteriqueAlterique Gilbert 6-0 170 PG Lithonia, GA Miller Grove HS Connecticut
37 Collins, ZachZach Collins 6-11 220 C Las Vegas, NV Bishop Gorman HS Gonzaga
Alterique Gilbert
Kyle Guy
Dewan Huell
Frank Jackson

The West team is coached by:

2016 East Roster

ESPN
Rank		 Name Height Weight Position Hometown High school College choice
2 Tatum, JaysonJayson Tatum 6-9 205 SF St. Louis, MO Chaminade Duke
4 Adebayo, EdriceEdrice Adebayo 6-9 260 PF Pinetown, NC High Point Christian Academy Kentucky
6 Bridges, MilesMiles Bridges 6-7 225 SF Flint, MI Huntington Prep School Michigan State
7 Fox, De'AaronDe'Aaron Fox 6-4 170 PG Cypress, TX Cypress Lakes HS Kentucky
10 Fultz, MarkelleMarkelle Fultz 6-4 185 G Upper Marlboro, MD DeMatha Catholic HS Washington
13 Ferguson, TerranceTerrance Ferguson 6-7 185 G Tulsa, OK Advanced Preparatory International Academy Arizona^
18 Simmons, KobiKobi Simmons 6-6 165 PG Atlanta, GA St. Francis HS Arizona
22 Azubuike, UdokaUdoka Azubuike 6-11 270 C Jacksonville, FL Potters House Christian Kansas
21 Bradley, TonyTony Bradley 6-11 230 PF Bartow,FL Bartow High School North Carolina
27 King, V.J.V.J. King 6-7 179 SF Fairfax, VA Paul VI High School Louisville
27 Killeya-Jones, SachaSacha Killeya-Jones 6-11 215 PF Chapel Hill, N.C. Virginia Episcopal School Kentucky
35 Jones, AndrewAndrew Jones 6-4 195 SG Irving, Texas MacArthur High School Texas^
Sacha Killeya-Jones
V. J. King
Kobi Simmons
Jayson Tatum

The East team is coached by:

^player was uncommited when the team was announced

Box Score

Kyle Guy won the Jack Daly sportsmanship award.

Josh Jackson and Frank Jackson led the West to a 114–107 victory with 19 points apiece.[5]

March 30, 2016
09:00 pm ET
East 107–114 West
Scoring by half: 47-52, 60-62
Pts: Tatum 18
Rebs: Adebayo 12
Asts: Fox 7		 Pts: J. Jackson/F. Jackson 19
Rebs: Leaf 9
Asts: Ball 13
United Center, Chicago, IL
Referees: Troy Boardman, Jason Shook, Vernal Taylor

Awards

The Powerade Jam Fest was held at the Chicago Theatre on March 28.

During the Powerade Jam Fest held at the Chicago Theatre on March 28, Frank Jackson won the dunk contest, Malik Monk won the three-point contest and Jayson Tatum won the skills competition.[6][7]

See also

2016 McDonald's All-American Girls Game

References

  1. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (2016-01-18). "McDonald's All-American rosters feature four Kentucky Wildcats". ESPN. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
  2. ↑ "McDonald's All American Game: Boys Roster". USA Today. 2016-01-17. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
  3. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (January 18, 2016). "McDonald's All-American rosters feature four Kentucky Wildcats". ESPN. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  4. ↑ "2O16 McDonald’s All American Games Boys And Girls Rosters - Alphabetical". McDonald's All-American Game. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Josh Jackson, Frank Jackson lead West in McDonald's All-American". ESPN. Associated Press. 2016-04-06. Retrieved 2016-04-07.
  6. ↑ Jordan, Jason (2016-03-28). "Utah's Frank Jackson wins JamFest dunk contest at McDonald's All American Game". USA Today. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  7. ↑ Jordan, Jason (2016-03-28). "Kentucky signee Malik Monk wins 3-point contest at McDonald's All American Game JamFest". USA Today. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
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