2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
{{Short description|American high school basketball game}}
{{for|the girls game|2016 McDonald's All-American Girls Game}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{infobox basketball game
| name = 2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
| image = 20160330 MCDAAG co-MVPs Frank Jackson and Josh Jackson cropped square.jpg
| caption = co-MVPs Frank Jackson and Josh Jackson
| visitor = East
| home = West
| visitor_total = 107
| home_total = 114
| visitor_per1 = 47
| visitor_per2 = 60
| home_per1 = 52
| home_per2 = 62
| date = March 30, 2016
| arena = United Center
| city = Chicago, Illinois
| mvp = Josh Jackson
Frank Jackson
| network = ESPN
| series = McDonald's All-American
| previous = 2015
| next = 2017
}}
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.
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.
Rosters
The rosters were announced on January 17.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/14593068/2016-mcdonald-all-american-rosters-announced|title=McDonald's All-American rosters feature four Kentucky Wildcats|access-date=2016-04-07|date=2016-01-18|publisher=ESPN|author=Borzello, Jeff}}{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2016/mcdonalds-all-american-game-boys-roster|title=McDonald's All American Game: Boys Roster|access-date=2016-04-07|date=2016-01-17|work=USA Today}} 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).{{cite web |url= https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/14593068/2016-mcdonald-all-american-rosters-announced |title= McDonald's All-American rosters feature four Kentucky Wildcats |access-date= August 29, 2016 |date= January 18, 2016|publisher=ESPN|author=Borzello, Jeff}}{{cite web |url= http://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/aag/en/MediaCenter/2016/2016-game-materials/Final-Teams-Roster-Alph.html |title= 2O16 McDonald’s All American Games Boys And Girls Rosters - Alphabetical |access-date= August 29, 2016 |publisher=McDonald's All-American Game}} 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.{{Cite news|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2016/mcdonalds-all-americans-harry-giles-duke-dennis-smith-nc-state-jayson-tatum-deaaron-fox-bam-adebayo-mcdonalds|title=Players say game feels different without Harry Giles and Dennis Smith|last=Jordan|first=Jason|work=Www.usatodayhss.com|access-date=November 20, 2017}} 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.{{Cite news|url=http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2016/01/17/2016-mcdonalds-all-american-rosters-announced/|title=2016 McDonald's All-American Rosters announced|last=Phillips|first=Scott|work=Www.nbcsports.com}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/14584170/kobi-simmons-no-18-espn-100-commits-arizona-wildcats|title=Kobi Simmons commits to Arizona|last=Borzello|first=Jeff|date=January 16, 2016|publisher=ESPN|access-date=May 11, 2020}} On January 28, Udoka Azubuike committed to Kansas (joining Josh Jackson).{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/14668930/kansas-jayhawks-land-five-star-center-udoka-azubuike|title=Five-star center Udoka Azubuike chooses Kansas|last=Rankin|first=Reggie|date=January 28, 2016|publisher=ESPN|access-date=May 11, 2020}} On April 12, Josh Jackson committed to Kansas (joining Azubuike).{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15186686/top-ranked-senior-josh-jackson-commits-kansas|title=No.3 senior Josh Jackson announces Kansas commitment|last=Borzello|first=Jeff|date=April 12, 2016|publisher=ESPN|access-date=May 12, 2020}} On May 19, Marques Bolden selected Duke (joining Tatum and Frank Jackson).{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15612170/five-star-center-marques-bolden-picks-duke-blue-devils-kentucky-wildcats|title=Five-star center Marques Bolden picks Duke over Kentucky|last=Biancardi|first=Paul|date=May 19, 2016|publisher=ESPN|access-date=May 12, 2020}} On June 3, Jarrett Allen committed to Texas (joining Jones).
=Team West=
| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 75%" style="width: 75%"
!ESPN !Name !Height !Weight !Position !Hometown !High school !College choice |
| 3
| {{sortname|Josh|Jackson|dab=basketball}} |6-7 |195 |Kansas^ |
| 4
| {{sortname|Lonzo|Ball}} |6-6 |170 |PG |UCLA |
| 8
| {{sortname|Malik|Monk}} |6-3 |185 |SG |
| 9
| {{sortname|T. J.|Leaf}} |6-9 |215 |PF |UCLA |
| 11
| {{sortname|Frank|Jackson|dab=basketball}} |6-3 |185 |SG |Duke |
| 14
| {{sortname|Joshua|Langford}} |6-5 |215 |PG |
| 19
| {{sortname|Jarrett|Allen}} |6-10 |235 |C |St. Stephen's Episcopal School |Texas^ |
| 20
| {{sortname|Marques|Bolden}} |6-10 |240 |C | Duke^ |
| 23
| {{sortname|Dewan|Huell}} |6-9 |230 |PF |
| 24
| {{sortname|Kyle|Guy}} |6-2 |170 |PG/SG |
| 28
| {{sortname|Alterique|Gilbert}} |6-0 |170 |PG |
| 37
| {{sortname|Zach|Collins}} |6-11 |220 |C |
{{multiple image
| align = left
| direction = horizontal
| header =
| width = 180
| image1 = 20160330 MCDAAG Jarrett Allen shoots over Tony Bradley Jr.jpg
| caption1 = Jarrett Allen
| image2 = 20160330 MCDAAG Lonzo Ball handle.jpg
| caption2 = Lonzo Ball
| image3 = 20160330 MCDAAG Marques Bolden left-handed dunk.jpg
| caption3 = Marques Bolden
| image4 = 20160330 MCDAAG Zach Collins J.jpg
| caption4 = Zach Collins
}}
{{multiple image
| align = left
| direction = horizontal
| header =
| width = 180
| image1 = 20160330 MCDAAG Alterique Gilbert with the ball.jpg
| caption1 = Alterique Gilbert
| image2 = 20160330 MCDAAG Kyle Guy dribbling.jpg
| caption2 = Kyle Guy
| image3 = 20160330 MCDAAG Dewan Huell at the rim.jpg
| caption3 = Dewan Huell
| image4 = 20160330 MCDAAG Frank Jackson at the top of the key.jpg
| caption4 = Frank Jackson
}}
{{multiple image
| align = left
| direction = horizontal
| header =
| width = 180
| image1 = 20160330 MCDAAG Josh Jackson ballhandling.jpg
| caption1 = Josh Jackson
| image2 = 20160330 MCDAAG Joshua Langford running upcourt.jpg
| caption2 = Joshua Langford
| image3 = 20160330 MCDAAG T. J. Leaf at the rim.jpg
| caption3 =T. J. Leaf
| image4 = 20160330 MCDAAG Malik Monk in the backcourt.jpg
| caption4 = Malik Monk
}}
{{clear}}
The West team is coached by:
- Dale Mabrey (Head coach) (Pleasure Ridge Park High School, Louisville, KY)
=Team East=
| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 75%" style="width: 75%"
!ESPN !Name !Height !Weight !Position !Hometown !High school !College choice |
| 2
| {{sortname|Jayson|Tatum}} |6-8 |205 |SF |Duke |
| 5
| {{sortname|Bam|Adebayo}} |6-10 |260 |PF |Kentucky |
| 6
| {{sortname|Miles|Bridges}} |6-7 |225 |SF |Michigan State |
| 7
| {{sortname|De'Aaron|Fox}} |6-4 |170 |PG |Kentucky |
| 10
| {{sortname|Markelle|Fultz}} |6-4 |185 |G |
| 13
| {{sortname|Terrance|Ferguson}} |6-7 |185 |G | Advanced Preparatory International Academy |Arizona^ |
| 18
| {{sortname|Kobi|Simmons}} |6-6 |165 |PG |Arizona |
| 22
| {{sortname|Udoka|Azubuike}} |6-11 |270 | C | Kansas |
| 21
| {{sortname|Tony|Bradley|dab=basketball}} |6-11 |230 |PF |
| 27
| {{sortname|V. J.|King}} |6-7 |179 |SF |
| 27
| {{sortname|Sacha|Killeya-Jones}} |6-11 |215 |PF | Kentucky |
| 35
| {{sortname|Andrew|Jones|dab=basketball}} |6-4 |195 |SG | Texas^ |
{{multiple image
| align = left
| direction = horizontal
| header =
| width = 180
| image1 = 20160330 MCDAAG Bam Adebayo defends the rim (2).jpg
| caption1 = Bam Adebayo
| image2 = 20160330 MCDAAG Udoka Azubike rebound.jpg
| caption2 = Udoka Azubuike
| image3 = 20160330 MCDAAG Tony Bradley Jr. attacks T. J. Leaf and Jarrett Allen (1).jpg
| caption3 = Tony Bradley
| image4 = 20160330 MCDAAG Miles Bridges dunk (3).jpg
| caption4 = Miles Bridges
}}
{{multiple image
| align = left
| direction = horizontal
| header =
| width = 180
| image1 = 20160330 MCDAAG Terrance Ferguson.jpg
| caption1 = Terrance Ferguson
| image2 = 20160330 MCDAAG De'Aaron Fox at the top of the key.jpg
| caption2 = De'Aaron Fox
| image3 = 20160330 MCDAAG Markelle Fultz dribbling.jpg
| caption3 = Markelle Fultz
| image4 = 20160330 MCDAAG Andrew Jones reads the D.jpg
| caption4 = Andrew Jones
}}
{{multiple image
| align = left
| direction = horizontal
| header =
| width = 180
| image1 = 20160330 MCDAAG Sacha Killeya-Jones inbounds.jpg
| caption1 = Sacha Killeya-Jones
| image2 = 20160330 MCDAAG V. J. King driving.jpg
| caption2 = V. J. King
| image3 = 20160330 MCDAAG Kobi Simmons.jpg
| caption3 = Kobi Simmons
| image4 = 20160330 MCDAAG Jayson Tatum driving.jpg
| caption4 = Jayson Tatum
}}
{{clear}}
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
File:20160330 MCDAAG Kyle Guy Daly Award.jpg
Josh Jackson and Frank Jackson led the West to a 114–107 victory with 19 points apiece.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/15101416/jacksons-lead-west-east-mcdonald-game|title=Josh Jackson, Frank Jackson lead West in McDonald's All-American|access-date=2016-04-07|date=2016-04-06|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}
{{Basketballbox|bg=#eee|date=March 30, 2016|place=United Center, Chicago, IL|time=09:00 pm ET
|teamA=East |scoreA=107
|teamB=West |scoreB=114
|Q1=|Q2=|Q3=|Q4=
| H1 = 47-52
| H2 = 60-62
|report=
|points1= Tatum 18
|rebounds1= Adebayo 12
|assist1= Fox 7
|points2= J. Jackson/F. Jackson 19
|rebounds2= Leaf 9
|assist2= Ball 13
|referee=Troy Boardman, Jason Shook, Vernal Taylor
|TV=ESPN
}}
Awards
File:20160328 Chicago Theatre Marqee for the 2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game Jam Fest.JPG 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.{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2016/utahs-frank-jackson-wins-jamfest-dunk-contest-at-mcdonalds-all-american-game|title=Utah's Frank Jackson wins JamFest dunk contest at McDonald's All American Game|access-date=2016-03-29|date=2016-03-28|work=USA Today|author=Jordan, Jason}}{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2016/kentucky-signee-malik-monk-wins-3-point-contest-at-mcdonalds-all-american-game-jamfest|title=Kentucky signee Malik Monk wins 3-point contest at McDonald's All American Game JamFest|access-date=2016-03-29|date=2016-03-28|work=USA Today|author=Jordan, Jason}}
See also
References
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External links
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- {{Official website|http://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com}}
- [https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/honors/_/id/3/class/2016/mcdonald-all-american-game-roster roster] on ESPN
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