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It is finally McDonald's All-American games season, with some of the best high school basketball stars flocking to New York City for the big game on Tuesday. The legendary high school all-American game has been the bedrock to stardom for numerous NBA greats. Here is what fans might need to know before the boys' and girls' games begin.
McDonald's All-American Games 2025
The games will be held at the Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets. The games, which will feature both high school girls and high school boys, will be held on April 1, 2025. Both games will feature the best from the East and the best from the West.
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Before the main game, many scrimmages will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Girls' Scrimmage will be telecast on March 30 at 1:30 PM EST, followed by the Boys' Scrimmage at 3:00 PM EST.
Media Day will take place on Monday at 12 p.m. EST, with another Girls Scrimmage at 12:30 PM and another Boys Scrimmage at 1:30 PM EST on ESPNU and Sling. The Sprite Jam Fest will subsequently take place at 7:30 p.m. that same day, both on ESPN2 and Sling.
The big games will take place on April 1, with the Girls Game starting at 6:30 PM EST and the Boys Game following at 9:00 PM EST. The Girls Game will be broadcast on ESPN 2 and Sling, while the Boys Game will be streamed on ESPN and Sling.
2025 McDonald's All-American Games Rosters: Boys and Girls Teams
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History of the McDonald's All-American Games
The McDonald's All-American Game is an all-star game for high school seniors and follows an East vs. West format. It was first established in 1977, with notable NBA greats like Magic Johnson, Dominique Wilkins, Doc Rivers, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, and more playing on it.
Being considered for one is a great honor and the highlight of many high school hoopers' careers.
How are players selected for the McDonald's All-American Games?
High school basketball coaches, principals, athletic directors, and members of the McDonald’s All-American Games Selection Committee must nominate up to two players from their respective schools.
The Selection Committee then evaluates the nominees "based on the individual player’s fundamental skill level, basketball IQ, competitive motor, potential for continued growth and development and athleticism."
However, nominees must be able to play in at least 50% of their school's games that season, which means those who were out for most of the season due to injury are not eligible.
