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The 2019 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-star basketball game that was played on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia , home of the Atlanta Hawks . The game's rosters featured the best and most highly recruited high school boys graduating in the class of 2019. The game was the 42nd annual version of the McDonald's All-American Game first played in 1977. Cole Anthony of the East had 14 points, five rebounds and seven assists , and was named the game's most valuable player (MVP).[ 1]
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 Catholic High School , was chairman of the selection committee.
Rosters
When the rosters were announced on January 24, 2019, Arizona , Duke , Florida , Kentucky , and Villanova had two selectees, while the rest of the schools had one. At the announcement of roster selections, only 13 schools were represented and had 6 players uncommitted. The two highest rated players (Cole Anthony ) was named to the East team. The West team was highlighted by (James Wiseman ).[ 2] On January 21, Isaiah Stewart committed to Washington during the 2019 Spalding Hoophall Classic. [ 3]
On February 11, Anthony Edwards committed to play for Georgia .[ 4] On April 19, Matthew Hurt committed to Duke (joining Moore and Carey Jr).[ 5] On April 23, Cole Anthony committed to North Carolina .[ 6] (joining Bacot) On May 17, Achiuwa committed to Memphis . On May 20, Watford committed to LSU . On May 21, McDaniels committed to Washington.
Team East
ESPN 100 Rank
Name
Height (ft-in)
Weight (lbs)
Position
Hometown
High school
College choice
16
Precious Achiuwa
6-9
215
SF
Bronx, New York
Montverde Academy
Memphis
2
Cole Anthony
6-3
185
PG
Briarwood, New York
Oak Hill Academy
North Carolina
18
Armando Bacot
6-10
230
C
Richmond, Virginia
IMG Academy
North Carolina
3
Vernon Carey Jr.
6-10
275
C
Southwest Ranches, Florida
NSU University School
Duke
5
Anthony Edwards
6-4
205
SG
Atlanta, Georgia
Holy Spirit Preparatory School
Georgia
25
Trayce Jackson-Davis
6-9
231
C
Greenwood, Indiana
Center Grove High School
Indiana
21
Josiah-Jordan James
6-6
200
PG
Charleston, South Carolina
Porter-Gaud School
Tennessee
12
Scottie Lewis
6-5
185
SF
Colts Neck Township, New Jersey
Ranney School
Florida
6
Jaden McDaniels
6-10
185
PF
Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way High School
Washington
19
Wendell Moore Jr.
6-6
215
SF
Charlotte, North Carolina
Cox Mill High School
Duke
4
Isaiah Stewart
6-9
245
C
Rochester, New York
La Lumiere School
Washington
22
Trendon Watford
6-8
210
PF
Mountain Brook, Alabama
Mountain Brook High School
LSU
34
Brandon Scott
6-4
220
SG
Atlanta, Georgia
Holy Spirit Preparatory School
KU
Team West
ESPN 100 Rank
Name
Height (ft-in)
Weight (lbs)
Position
Hometown
High school
College choice
14
Bryan Antoine
6-5
170
SG
Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Ranney School
Villanova
7
Josh Green
6-6
206
SG
Bradenton, Florida
IMG Academy
Arizona
10
Matthew Hurt
6-8
214
PF
Rochester, Minnesota
John Marshall High School
Duke
32
Tre Mann
6-4
185
PG
Gainesville, Florida
The Villages Charter High School
Florida
8
Nico Mannion
6-3
180
PG
Scottsdale, Arizona
Pinnacle High School
Arizona
11
Tyrese Maxey
6-4
185
SG
Garland, Texas
South Garland High School
Kentucky
15
Isaiah Mobley
6-9
210
PF
Temecula, California
Rancho Christian School
USC
20
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
6-9
235
PF
Overland Park, Kansas
IMG Academy
Villanova
37
Oscar Tshiebwe
6-8
230
C
Sharon, Pennsylvania
Kennedy Catholic High School
West Virginia
9
Kahlil Whitney
6-7
200
SF
Roselle, New Jersey
Roselle Catholic High School
Kentucky
33
Samuell Williamson
6-7
190
SF
Rockwall, Texas
Rockwall High School
Louisville
1
James Wiseman
7-0
230
C
Memphis, Tennessee
East High School
Memphis
^undecided at the time of roster selection
~ undecided at game time
Reference[ 7]
Box Score
March 27, 2019 07:00 pm ET
References
^ Jordan, Jason (March 27, 2019). "McDonald's All American Game: Cole Anthony leads East over the West" . USA Today . Retrieved March 31, 2019 .
^ "James Wiseman, Cole Anthony head McDonald's All-American rosters" . www.espn.com . Retrieved January 24, 2019 .
^ "Isaiah Stewart, ranked No.5 in ESPN 100, picks Washington" . www.espn.com . Retrieved January 21, 2019 .
^ "Guard Anthony Edwards opts to stay at home, commits to Georgia" . www.espn.com . Retrieved February 11, 2019 .
^ "Matthew Hurt, the No.8 recruit in the Nation commits to Duke over Kansas, Kentucky, UNC" . www.cbssports.com . Retrieved April 19, 2019 .
^ "No.2 prospect Anthony commits to Tar Heels" . www.espn.com . Retrieved April 23, 2019 .
^ "McDonald's 42nd All American Game" .
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