The 2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game was an All-starbasketball 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 Catholic 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.
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]Duke signee Harry Giles would remain the No. 1 overall player in the 2016 high school class but was not eligible or invited to play due to an ACL tear at Oak Hill Academy which ended his senior year.[5]Dennis Smith Jr. would become ineligible due to an injury before his senior year and enrolled early to NC State. ESPN's number 9 ranked and Florida State signee, Jonathan Isaac was an ineligible postgraduate student. Three other five-star recruits were also ineligible, number 15 ranked Rawle Alkins, number 16 ranked and Villanova signee, Omari Spellman, and number 24 ranked and Kentucky signee, Wenyen Gabriel.[6] The highest ranked nominee not chosen was Auburn signee, Mustapha Heron.
On March 9, 2016, Lonzo Ball was named the Morgan Wootten award winner, an award given to the best male McDonald's All American player who presents an outstanding character, leadership and embodies the value of being a student-athlete in the classroom and the community. Kobi Simmons committed to Arizona on January 16 during the Spalding HoopHall Classic.[7] On January 28, Udoka Azubuike committed to Kansas (joining Josh Jackson).[8] On April 12, Josh Jackson committed to Kansas (joining Azubuike).[9] On May 19, Marques Bolden selected Duke (joining Tatum and Frank Jackson).[10] On June 3, Jarrett Allen committed to Texas (joining Jones).
^Borzello, Jeff (January 16, 2016). "Kobi Simmons commits to Arizona". ESPN. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
^Rankin, Reggie (January 28, 2016). "Five-star center Udoka Azubuike chooses Kansas". ESPN. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
^Borzello, Jeff (April 12, 2016). "No.3 senior Josh Jackson announces Kansas commitment". ESPN. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
^Biancardi, Paul (May 19, 2016). "Five-star center Marques Bolden picks Duke over Kentucky". ESPN. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
^"Josh Jackson, Frank Jackson lead West in McDonald's All-American". ESPN. Associated Press. April 6, 2016. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
^Jordan, Jason (March 28, 2016). "Utah's Frank Jackson wins JamFest dunk contest at McDonald's All American Game". USA Today. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
^Jordan, Jason (March 28, 2016). "Kentucky signee Malik Monk wins 3-point contest at McDonald's All American Game JamFest". USA Today. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
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For the girls game see 2016 McDonald s All American Girls Game 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 2016 McDonald s All American Boys Gameco MVPs Frank Jackson and Josh JacksonEast West107 1141st half2nd half TotalEast 4760 107West 5262 114DateMarch 30 2016VenueUnited Center Chicago IllinoisMVPJosh JacksonFrank JacksonNetworkESPNMcDonald s All American 20152017 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 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 Contents 1 Rosters 1 1 Team West 1 2 Team East 2 Box score 3 Awards 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksRosters editThe 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 Duke signee Harry Giles would remain the No 1 overall player in the 2016 high school class but was not eligible or invited to play due to an ACL tear at Oak Hill Academy which ended his senior year 5 Dennis Smith Jr would become ineligible due to an injury before his senior year and enrolled early to NC State ESPN s number 9 ranked and Florida State signee Jonathan Isaac was an ineligible postgraduate student Three other five star recruits were also ineligible number 15 ranked Rawle Alkins number 16 ranked and Villanova signee Omari Spellman and number 24 ranked and Kentucky signee Wenyen Gabriel 6 The highest ranked nominee not chosen was Auburn signee Mustapha Heron On March 9 2016 Lonzo Ball was named the Morgan Wootten award winner an award given to the best male McDonald s All American player who presents an outstanding character leadership and embodies the value of being a student athlete in the classroom and the community Kobi Simmons committed to Arizona on January 16 during the Spalding HoopHall Classic 7 On January 28 Udoka Azubuike committed to Kansas joining Josh Jackson 8 On April 12 Josh Jackson committed to Kansas joining Azubuike 9 On May 19 Marques Bolden selected Duke joining Tatum and Frank Jackson 10 On June 3 Jarrett Allen committed to Texas joining Jones Team West edit ESPNRank Name Height Weight Position Hometown High school College choice 3 Josh Jackson 6 7 195 SF SG San Diego CA Justin Siena HS Kansas 5 Lonzo Ball 6 6 170 PG Anaheim CA Chino Hills HS UCLA 8 Malik Monk 6 3 185 SG Lepanto AR Bentonville HS Kentucky 9 T J Leaf 6 9 215 PF El Cajon CA Foothills Christian HS UCLA 11 Frank Jackson 6 3 185 SG Alpine UT Lone Peak HS Duke 14 Joshua Langford 6 5 215 PG Huntsville AL Madison Academy Michigan State 19 Jarrett Allen 6 10 235 C Austin TX St Stephen s Episcopal School Texas 20 Marques Bolden 6 10 240 C Dallas TX DeSoto HS Duke 23 Dewan Huell 6 9 230 PF Miami FL Miami Norland Senior HS Miami FL 24 Kyle Guy 6 2 170 PG SG Indianapolis IN Lawrence Central HS Virginia 28 Alterique Gilbert 6 0 170 PG Lithonia GA Miller Grove HS Connecticut 37 Zach Collins 6 11 220 C Las Vegas NV Bishop Gorman HS Gonzaga nbsp Jarrett Allen nbsp Lonzo Ball nbsp Marques Bolden nbsp Zach Collins nbsp Alterique Gilbert nbsp Kyle Guy nbsp Dewan Huell nbsp Frank Jackson nbsp Josh Jackson nbsp Joshua Langford nbsp T J Leaf nbsp Malik Monk The West team is coached by Dale Mabrey Head coach Pleasure Ridge Park High School Louisville KY Team East edit ESPNRank Name Height Weight Position Hometown High school College choice 2 Jayson Tatum 6 8 205 SF St Louis MO Chaminade Duke 4 Bam Adebayo 6 10 260 PF Pinetown NC High Point Christian Academy Kentucky 6 Miles Bridges 6 7 225 SF Flint MI Huntington Prep School Michigan State 7 De Aaron Fox 6 4 170 PG Cypress TX Cypress Lakes HS Kentucky 10 Markelle Fultz 6 4 185 G Upper Marlboro MD DeMatha Catholic HS Washington 13 Terrance Ferguson 6 7 185 G Tulsa OK Advanced Preparatory International Academy Arizona 18 Kobi Simmons 6 6 165 PG Atlanta GA St Francis HS Arizona 22 Udoka Azubuike 6 11 270 C Jacksonville FL Potters House Christian Kansas 21 Tony Bradley 6 11 230 PF Bartow FL Bartow HS North Carolina 27 V J King 6 7 179 SF Fairfax VA Paul VI High School Louisville 27 Sacha Killeya Jones 6 11 215 PF Chapel Hill N C Virginia Episcopal School Kentucky 35 Andrew Jones 6 4 195 SG Irving TX MacArthur HS Texas nbsp Bam Adebayo nbsp Udoka Azubuike nbsp Tony Bradley nbsp Miles Bridges nbsp Terrance Ferguson nbsp De Aaron Fox nbsp Markelle Fultz nbsp Andrew Jones nbsp Sacha Killeya Jones nbsp V J King nbsp Kobi Simmons nbsp Jayson Tatum The East team was coached by Jack Doss head coach J O Johnson High School Huntsville AL Player was uncommitted when the team was announced Box score edit nbsp 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 11 ESPN March 30 201609 00 pm ET East 107 114 West Scoring by half 47 52 60 62Pts Tatum 18Rebs Adebayo 12Asts Fox 7 Pts J Jackson F Jackson 19Rebs Leaf 9Asts Ball 13 United Center Chicago ILReferees Troy Boardman Jason Shook Vernal TaylorAwards edit nbsp 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 12 13 See also edit2016 McDonald s All American Girls GameReferences edit Borzello Jeff January 18 2016 McDonald s All American rosters feature four Kentucky Wildcats ESPN Retrieved April 7 2016 McDonald s All American Game Boys Roster USA Today January 17 2016 Retrieved April 7 2016 Borzello Jeff January 18 2016 McDonald s All American rosters feature four Kentucky Wildcats ESPN Retrieved August 29 2016 2O16 McDonald s All American Games Boys And Girls Rosters Alphabetical McDonald s All American Game Retrieved August 29 2016 Jordan Jason Players say game feels different without Harry Giles and Dennis Smith Www usatodayhss com Retrieved November 20 2017 Phillips Scott 2016 McDonald s All American Rosters announced Www nbcsports com Borzello Jeff January 16 2016 Kobi Simmons commits to Arizona ESPN Retrieved May 11 2020 Rankin Reggie January 28 2016 Five star center Udoka Azubuike chooses Kansas ESPN Retrieved May 11 2020 Borzello Jeff April 12 2016 No 3 senior Josh Jackson announces Kansas commitment ESPN Retrieved May 12 2020 Biancardi Paul May 19 2016 Five star center Marques Bolden picks Duke over Kentucky ESPN Retrieved May 12 2020 Josh Jackson Frank Jackson lead West in McDonald s All American ESPN Associated Press April 6 2016 Retrieved April 7 2016 Jordan Jason March 28 2016 Utah s Frank Jackson wins JamFest dunk contest at McDonald s All American Game USA Today Retrieved March 29 2016 Jordan Jason March 28 2016 Kentucky signee Malik Monk wins 3 point contest at McDonald s All American Game JamFest USA Today Retrieved March 29 2016 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to 2016 McDonald s All American Boys Game Official website roster on ESPN Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php 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