The 2013 McDonald's All-American Boys Game is an All-starbasketball game that was played on April 3, 2013 at the United Center in Chicago, home of the Chicago Bulls. It is the 36th annual McDonald's All-American Game for high school boys. The game's rosters featured the best and most highly recruited blue chip boys high school basketball players graduating in 2013. Chicago, which became the first city to host the game in back-to-back years in 2012,[1] will continue to host the game annually at least until 2015.[2] The Kentucky Wildcats landed a record number of 5 selections at the time of the original selection and an additional later commitment. The West team won the game by a 110–99 margin and Aaron Gordon was MVP.
Kentucky established a record in 2013 with five selections (Andrew Harrison, Aaron Harrison, James Young, Marcus Lee and Dakari Johnson) to the 24-man roster as well as a late addition, Julius Randle who have committed to one college program, while Duke (Jabari Parker and Matt Jones), North Carolina (Isaiah Hicks and Kennedy Meeks), Florida (Kasey Hill and Chris Walker) each had a pair of selections among their respective recruiting classes.[3]Arizona (Aaron Gordon and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson) also ended up with two commits after Gordon announced at the 2013 McDonald's All-American Boys Game media day.[4] Later, Kansas had two selections as well, but Andrew Wiggins did not sign with Kansas until May 2013 to join Wayne Selden Jr.[5] The previous record of four athletes in a single school's recruiting class had been shared by Michigan (1991, featuring four of the group soon to be known as the Fab Five),[6][7] Duke (1999)[6] and Kentucky (2011)[6] The state of Texas produced five and the state of California produced four nominees.[3] Parker is a native of the host city.[3] The game includes a pair of twins in the Harrison brothers, which had recently happened in 2009 and 2006.[6] Nine of the top ten recruits, according to ESPN.com's Class of 2013 ESPN 100 listing were selected, but Julius Randle, who missed most of the season with a foot fracture was not selected, originally.[3] On March 6, Randle was added to the roster.[8] He committed to Kentucky on March 20.[9]
On March 18, Parker earned the Morgan Wootten Male Player of the Year (also known as the McDonald's player of the year).[11] The award recognizes "the McDonald's All-American who demonstrates outstanding character, exhibits leadership and exemplifies the values of being a student-athlete in the classroom and the community".[12] He won the award over five other finalists: Aaron Gordon, Aaron Harrison, Andrew Harrison, Dakari Johnson and Andrew Wiggins.[12]
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^Becht, Colin (April 3, 2013). "After committing to Arizona, Aaron Gordon eyes the future". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
^Telep, Dave (May 15, 2013). "No. 1 Andrew Wiggins picks Kansas". ESPN. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
^ abcd"2013 McDonald's All-American Games Rosters Announced". SLAM Magazine. February 14, 2013. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
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^Telep, Dave (March 20, 2012). "Julius Randle commits to Kentucky". ESPN. Retrieved March 20, 2013.
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^"Jabari Parker, Taya Reimer picked as McDonald's players of the year". FOX Sports. Associated Press. March 18, 2013. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
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The 2013 McDonald s All American Boys Game is an All star basketball game that was played on April 3 2013 at the United Center in Chicago home of the Chicago Bulls It is the 36th annual McDonald s All American Game for high school boys The game s rosters featured the best and most highly recruited blue chip boys high school basketball players graduating in 2013 Chicago which became the first city to host the game in back to back years in 2012 1 will continue to host the game annually at least until 2015 2 The Kentucky Wildcats landed a record number of 5 selections at the time of the original selection and an additional later commitment The West team won the game by a 110 99 margin and Aaron Gordon was MVP 2013 McDonald s All American Boys GameAaron Gordon earned MVP honorsEast West99 1101st half2nd half TotalEast 4455 99West 5654 110DateApril 3 2013 9 30 PM ETVenueUnited Center Chicago IllinoisMVPAaron GordonRefereesDave KingBobby DawJames FordAttendance15 818Halftime showTrevor JacksonNetworkESPNAnnouncersCarter Blackburn Jalen Rose amp Jay WilliamsMcDonald s All American 20122014 Contents 1 Rosters 1 1 East Roster 1 2 West Roster 1 3 Awards 1 4 Coaches 2 Game 3 References 4 External linksRosters edit nbsp At halftime Demetrius Jackson was recognized with the Jack Daly Sportsmanship Award nbsp Trevor Jackson halftime entertainer Kentucky established a record in 2013 with five selections Andrew Harrison Aaron Harrison James Young Marcus Lee and Dakari Johnson to the 24 man roster as well as a late addition Julius Randle who have committed to one college program while Duke Jabari Parker and Matt Jones North Carolina Isaiah Hicks and Kennedy Meeks Florida Kasey Hill and Chris Walker each had a pair of selections among their respective recruiting classes 3 Arizona Aaron Gordon and Rondae Hollis Jefferson also ended up with two commits after Gordon announced at the 2013 McDonald s All American Boys Game media day 4 Later Kansas had two selections as well but Andrew Wiggins did not sign with Kansas until May 2013 to join Wayne Selden Jr 5 The previous record of four athletes in a single school s recruiting class had been shared by Michigan 1991 featuring four of the group soon to be known as the Fab Five 6 7 Duke 1999 6 and Kentucky 2011 6 The state of Texas produced five and the state of California produced four nominees 3 Parker is a native of the host city 3 The game includes a pair of twins in the Harrison brothers which had recently happened in 2009 and 2006 6 Nine of the top ten recruits according to ESPN com s Class of 2013 ESPN 100 listing were selected but Julius Randle who missed most of the season with a foot fracture was not selected originally 3 On March 6 Randle was added to the roster 8 He committed to Kentucky on March 20 9 East Roster edit 10 Name Height Weight Position Hometown High school College choice 12 Cat Barber 6 2 165 G Hampton Virginia Hampton High School NC State 3 Keith Frazier 6 5 182 G Dallas Texas Justin F Kimball High School SMU 4 Isaiah Hicks 6 9 205 F Oxford North Carolina J F Webb High School North Carolina 0 Kasey Hill 6 1 180 G Eustis Florida Montverde Academy Florida 11 Demetrius Jackson 6 1 185 G Mishawaka Indiana Marian High School Notre Dame 2 Rondae Hollis Jefferson 6 6 205 F Philadelphia Pennsylvania Chester High School Arizona 41 Dakari Johnson 6 11 250 C New York City New York Montverde Academy Kentucky 5 Kennedy Meeks 6 10 285 C Charlotte North Carolina West Charlotte High School North Carolina 30 Julius Randle 6 9 225 F Dallas Texas Prestonwood Christian Academy Kentucky 1 Wayne Selden Jr 6 5 225 G Boston Massachusetts Tilton School Kansas 35 Noah Vonleh 6 9 225 F Haverhill Massachusetts New Hampton School Indiana 23 Chris Walker 6 10 215 F Bonifay Florida Holmes County High School Florida 22 Andrew Wiggins 6 8 205 F Thornhill Canada Huntington Prep School Kansas nbsp Julius Randle nbsp Andrew Wiggins nbsp Noah Vonleh nbsp Dakari Johnson nbsp Wayne Selden Jr nbsp Demetrius Jackson nbsp Chris Walker nbsp Kennedy Meeks nbsp Keith Frazier nbsp Isaiah Hicks nbsp Cat Barber nbsp Kasey Hill nbsp Rondae Hollis Jefferson West Roster edit 10 Name Height Weight Position Hometown High school College choice 23 Jabari Bird 6 6 185 G Richmond California Salesian High School California 32 Aaron Gordon 6 8 220 F San Jose California Archbishop Mitty High School Arizona 4 Isaac Hamilton 6 5 185 G Bellflower California St John Bosco High School Texas El Paso 2 Aaron Harrison 6 6 215 G Richmond Texas William B Travis High School Kentucky 5 Andrew Harrison 6 5 215 G Richmond Texas William B Travis High School Kentucky 14 Matt Jones 6 5 198 G DeSoto Texas DeSoto High School Duke 24 Marcus Lee 6 10 202 F Antioch California Deer Valley High School Kentucky 35 Jarell Martin 6 9 222 F Tallulah Louisiana Madison Preparatory Academy LSU 22 Jabari Parker 6 8 240 F Chicago Illinois Simeon Career Academy Duke 10 Bobby Portis 6 10 220 F Little Rock Arkansas Hall High School Arkansas 0 Nigel Williams Goss 6 3 180 G Happy Valley Oregon Findlay Prep Washington 1 James Young 6 6 210 G Rochester Michigan Rochester High School Kentucky nbsp Jabari Parker nbsp Aaron Harrison nbsp Andrew Harrison nbsp Aaron Gordon nbsp Nigel Williams Goss nbsp Matt Jones nbsp Isaac Hamilton nbsp Jabari Bird nbsp James Young nbsp Jarell Martin nbsp Marcus Lee nbsp Bobby Portis Awards edit On March 18 Parker earned the Morgan Wootten Male Player of the Year also known as the McDonald s player of the year 11 The award recognizes the McDonald s All American who demonstrates outstanding character exhibits leadership and exemplifies the values of being a student athlete in the classroom and the community 12 He won the award over five other finalists Aaron Gordon Aaron Harrison Andrew Harrison Dakari Johnson and Andrew Wiggins 12 On April 1 Demetrius Jackson won the boys skills contest Nigel Williams Goss won the three point shooting contest and Chris Walker won the slam dunk competition at the Ratner Center 13 Aaron Gordon posted 24 points and 8 rebounds to earn the MVP of the game 14 Coaches edit The West team was coached by Head coach Mike Flaherty of Mt Carmel High School Chicago IL Asst coach Jasper Williams of Bloom Township High School Chicago Heights IL Asst coach Brian Flaherty of Bremen High School Midlothian IL The East team was coached by Head coach Freddy Johnson of Greensboro Day School Greensboro NC Asst coach Steve Shelton of Greensboro Day School Greensboro NC Asst coach Jeff Smith of Greensboro Day School Greensboro NC Game editESPN April 3 201308 30 Boxscore East 99 110 West Scoring by half 44 56 55 54Pts Andrew Wiggins 19Rebs Julius Randle 7Asts Demetrius Jackson Cat Barber 4 Pts Aaron Gordon 24Rebs Gordon Jabari Parker 8Asts Nigel Williams Goss 6 United Center Chicago ILReferences edit Chicago to Host McDonald s All American Again in 2012 SLAM Magazine October 24 2012 Retrieved February 14 2013 Jordan Jason October 24 2012 McDonald s All American Games to stay in Chicago USA Today Archived from the original on April 12 2013 Retrieved February 14 2013 a b c d McDonald s All Americans announced ESPN February 14 2013 Retrieved February 14 2013 Becht Colin April 3 2013 After committing to Arizona Aaron Gordon eyes the future Sports Illustrated Retrieved July 9 2013 Telep Dave May 15 2013 No 1 Andrew Wiggins picks Kansas ESPN Retrieved May 17 2013 a b c d 2013 McDonald s All American Games Rosters Announced SLAM Magazine February 14 2013 Retrieved February 14 2013 Flores Ronnie March 22 2012 I m Lovin It Great McDonald s moments ESPN Retrieved March 5 2013 Telep Dave March 6 2012 Julius Randle added to McDonald s game ESPN Retrieved March 20 2013 Telep Dave March 20 2012 Julius Randle commits to Kentucky ESPN Retrieved March 20 2013 a b McDonald s All American 2O13 Team McDonaldsAllAmerican com Retrieved March 29 2013 Jabari Parker Taya Reimer picked as McDonald s players of the year FOX Sports Associated Press March 18 2013 Retrieved March 21 2013 a b Powers Scott March 18 2013 Jabari Parker wins Wootten award ESPN Retrieved March 21 2013 Helfgot Mike April 1 2013 McDonald s All American games Parker third in dunk contest Walker takes title Chicago Tribune Retrieved April 2 2013 West s Aaron Gordon named MVP ESPN April 3 2013 Retrieved April 4 2013 External links editMcDonald s All American on the web Roster on ESPN com box score Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2013 McDonald 27s All American Boys Game amp oldid 1222968264, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
