McDonald’s All-American Star Watch + Canadian Spotlight
2011 McDonald’s All-American Roster
East Team
No. Name Pos Hgt Wgt High School College
32 Brad Beal G 6-5 200 Chaminade Coll. Prep Florida
21 Chane Behanan F 6-7 235 Bowling Green, Louisville
22 Kentavious Caldwell Pope G 6-5 190 Greenville, GA Georgia
5 Michael Carter-Williams G 6-5 175 St. Andrew’s Syracuse
25 Rakeem Christmas F 6-10 235 Acad. of New Church, PA Syracuse
2 Quinn Cook G 6-0 180 Oak Hill Academy, VA Duke
14 Michael Gilchrist F 6-7 220 St. Patrick Kentucky
15 P.J. Hairston G/F 6-6 217 Hargrave Mil. Acad N. Carolina
44 James McAdoo F 6-8 225 Norfolk Christian N. Carolina
11 Johnny O’Bryant III C 6-10 260 Eastside LSU
40 Marshall Plumlee F/C 6-10 220 Christ School, NC Duke
3 Shannon Scott G 6-2 150 Milton, GA Ohio State
Head Coach: Bob Cimmino, Mt. Vernon, NY (Mt. Vernon High School)
Asst. Coach: Brian Pritchett, Mt. Vernon, NY (Mt. Vernon High School)
Asst. Coach: Dwayne Murray, Mt. Vernon, NY (Mt. Vernon High School)
West Team
No. Name Pos Hgt Wgt High School College
24 Khem Birch F/C 6-9 205 Notre Dame Prep, MA Pittsburgh
21 Wayne Blackshear G/F 6-5 220 Morgan Park Louisville
32 Anthony Davis F/C 6-9 205 Perspectives Charter, IL Kentucky
22 Branden Dawson G/F 6-5 225 Lew Wallace, IN Michigan St.
12 Myck Kabongo G 6-1 175 Findlay Prep Texas
2 LeBryan Nash F 6-7 225 Lincoln Oklahoma St.
25 Austin Rivers G 6-3 200 Winter Park, FL Duke
30 Marquis Teague G 6-1 175 Pike, IN Kentucky
4 Adonis Thomas G/F 6-7 220 Melrose, TN Memphis
1 Amir Williams C 6-10 235 Detroit Country Day, MI Ohio State
14 Kyle Wiltjer F 6-10 225 Jesuit, OR Kentucky
40 Cody Zeller F 6-10 215 Washington, IN Indiana
Head Coach: Gene Pingatore, Westchester, IL (St. Joseph High School)
Asst. Coach: Bill Riley, Westchester, IL (St. Joseph High School)
Asst. Coach: Daryl Thomas, Westchester, IL (St. Joseph High School)
All-American Star Watch
Austin Rivers
Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Position: Guard
School: Winter Park H.S., FL
Hometown: Winter Park, FL College: Duke
PPG: 30.0 RPG: 6.0 APG: 2.0
Rivers is one of the top prospects in the world. He is a superb athlete with a deadly shot and unstoppable quickness, which allows him to attack the rim at will. Rivers also possesses a high basketball IQ which he combines with his limitless energy to set the pace for his team every time he steps onto the court.
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Michael Gilchrist
Height: 6-7 Weight: 180 Position: Forward
School: St. Patrick H.S., NJ
Hometown: Somerdale, NJ College: Kentucky
PPG: 21.1 RPG: 11.0 APG: 5.0
Versatility is the name of the game for Gilchrist, who leads his high school team in points, rebounds and blocks. Despite his slight frame, Gilchrist is a superior athlete who punishes opponents whenever he gets the ball in his hands.
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Marquis Teague
Height: 6-1 Weight: 175 Position: Guard
School: Pike H.S., IN
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN College: Kentucky
PPG: 22.1 RPG: 4.1 APG: 5.7
Teague is a lightning-quick guard whose athleticism makes him virtually impossible to guard. Teague also possesses exceptional court vision which makes him one of the premier playmakers in his class.
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Anthony Davis
Height: 6-9 Weight: 205 Position: Forward/Centre
School: Perspectives Charter, IL
Hometown: Chicago, IL College: Kentucky
PPG: 32.0 RPG: 22.0 BPG: 7.0
Davis is one of the premier big men in his class. His size, athleticism and wing-span make him an absolute nightmare for opposing teams. Davis also recorded a quadruple-double performance this year in points, rebounds, blocks and assists, which highlights the versatility he posseses.
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James McAdoo
Height: 6-8 Weight: 225 Position: Forward
School: Norfolk Christian H.S., VA
Hometown: Norfolk, VA College: North Carolina
PPG: 21.6 RPG: 8.1 BPG: 2.4
McAdoo is a highly skilled post player whose fundamental basketball skills are above and beyond those of most of his peers. McAdoo is an excellent rebounder and shot blocker who can blend his skills with an above-the-rim style of play.
Canadian Spotlight
Myck Kabongo
Height: 6-1 Weight: 175 Position: Guard
School: Findlay Prep, NV
Hometown: Toronto,ON College: Texas
PPG: 17.0 RPG: 4.5 APG: 6.5
Kabongo is a natural-born floor general who excels on both ends of the floor. He is versatile on offence, where he combines a smooth shooting touch with pin-point passing ability. He is poised with the ball in his hands, and his court vision allows him to frequently set up his teammates for easy buckets. Defensively, Kabongo is known for his aggressiveness and top notch man-to-man defence.
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Kyle Wiltjer
Height: 6-10 Weight: 225 Position: Forward
School: Jesuit H.S., OR
Hometown: Portland, OR College: Kentucky
PPG: 20.5 RPG: 8.3 BPG: 3.2
Wiltjer is a versatile and athletic big man who possesses and arsenal of post moves and good passing skills. A native of the United States, Wiltjer has been involved with the Canadian Junior National Team, due to his father’s Canadian citizenship. The Kentucky Wildcats are thrilled to welcome this top-notch big man to their freshman class this coming fall.
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Khem Birch
Height: 6-9 Weight: 205 Position: Forward/Centre
School: Notre Dame Prep, MA
Hometown: Montreal, QUE College: Pittsburgh
PPG: 18.0 RPG: 13.0 BPG: 6.0
While still working to develop his offensive skills, Birch is an incredible athlete whose jumping ability and agility make him a terror in the post. He is the top shot blocker in the 2011 class, and should flourish at the next level as he continues to become the total package.
