With Nolan Smith graduating and Kyrie Irving likely the top pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Duke has a huge hole fill at the point next season. Enter McDonald's All-American Quinn Cook who is one of the top point guard recruits in the country. (This is a Paul M. Banks/David Kay collaboration) … [Read more...] about Duke Recruit Quinn Cook Has Huge Shoes to Fill
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Adonis Thomas Adds to Hometown Talent at Memphis
Entering just his third season as the head coach of the Memphis Tigers, Josh Pastner has locked down recruiting in his backyard. That continues next year when McDonald's All-American Adonis Thomas will join an already young, but extremely talented Tiger team that returns all but one key contributor from a year ago. (This is a Paul M. Banks/David Kay collaboration) … [Read more...] about Adonis Thomas Adds to Hometown Talent at Memphis
UNC Recruit James McAdoo Wins McDonald’s All-American Game MVP
With his 17 points on 8-13 shooting, future North Carolina Tar Heel James McAdoo shared co-MVP honors of the McDonald’s All-American Game with Kentucky recruit Michael Gilchrist. "Just a dream come true, first and foremost just to be in the game, but I just went out there with the mindset to make shots and grab some rebounds," McAdoo said. From the looks of it, McAdoo … [Read more...] about UNC Recruit James McAdoo Wins McDonald’s All-American Game MVP
Indiana Hoosiers Rebuilding Efforts Hinge on Cody Zeller
The fate of Indiana Hoosier basketball rests in the hands of McDonald’s All-American Cody Zeller. Okay, not really… but if you listen to what others are saying, that's the hype surrounding the 2011 recruit who chose to stay home and help Tom Crean with his re-building of the Hoosiers' program. And given the way things have gone for Indiana since 2007, their fans need … [Read more...] about Indiana Hoosiers Rebuilding Efforts Hinge on Cody Zeller
NBA Draft Stock Report: McDonald’s All-American Game Edition
Am I really doing a NBA Draft Stock Report on kids that have not even graduated from high school and will not be eligible for the draft for another year? Yup. The McDonald’s All-American Game is like the Super Bowl for high school basketball players with NBA scouts flooding the United Center to get a look at some of the potential top prospects for the 2012 NBA Draft. Even … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report: McDonald’s All-American Game Edition
McDonald’s All-American Game Recap: East 111, West 96
The most historical aspect of tonight's McDonald's All-American game was the attendance, 19,909; highest in the all-star series history. The East All-Stars triumphed 111-96. This is the first time a squad failed to hit the C-note since the 2006 East team scored 94 in San Diego. The East was led by game co-MVP James McAdoo, a North Carolina recruit, and one of the top rated … [Read more...] about McDonald’s All-American Game Recap: East 111, West 96
McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects
Kobe. Jordan. Dwight Howard. Derrick Rose. Before they went on to NBA greatness, they all played in it, the nation's premier high school all-star game. Tonight, the United Center- home of the Chicago Bulls will host the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game. The Michael Jordan statue outside the UC is adorned with MJ's jersey from his appearance in the 1981 game. What should you … [Read more...] about McDonald’s All-American Game Tonight Features Nation’s Best Prospects
Chicago Bulls Title Teams had Plenty of McDonald’s All-Americans
Tomorrow night, the United Center- home of the Chicago Bulls will host the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game, the nation's premier high school all-star game. The Michael Jordan statue outside the UC is adorned with MJ's jersey from his appearance in the 1981 game. In that memorable contest, Jordan dropped 30 points, which ranks second most in game history today. Jordan of … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Title Teams had Plenty of McDonald’s All-Americans