The 2024 McDonald’s All-American boys roster has been unveiled, featuring top talents Duke commit Cooper Flagg and Rutgers commits Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper as the standout prospects that NBA scouts and executives will closely watch during three days of practices and the game on April 2 in Houston.
The event, which originated in 1977, has seen numerous NBA stars participate over the years, including LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Kevin Durant, and Jayson Tatum.
Roster Breakdown for the 2024 Boys Team:
The No. 1 team in the country, Montverde Academy (Florida), is well-represented with three players: Flagg (Duke), Derik Queen (uncommitted), and Liam McNeeley (Indiana), all playing for the West Team.
Prolific Prep (California) also contributes three players: Zoom Diallo (Washington), Derrion Reid (Alabama), and Aiden Sherrell (Alabama), featuring on the East Team.
Noteworthy mentions for college programs with two committed players each include Alabama (Sherrell and Reid), Rutgers (Bailey and Harper), North Carolina (Ian Jackson and Drake Powell), Kentucky (Boogie Fland and Jayden Quaintance), and Duke (Flagg and Isaiah Evans).
The East Team:
- F Ace Bailey (Rutgers)
- C Flory Bidunga (Kansas)
- F Carter Bryant (Arizona)
- G Zoom Diallo (Washington)
- G V.J. Edgecombe (Baylor)
- F Donavan Freeman (Syracuse)
- G Dylan Harper (Rutgers)
- G Tre Johnson (Texas)
- G Karter Knox (uncommitted)
- G Trent Perry (USC)
- F Derrion Reid (Alabama)
- C Aiden Sherrell (Alabama)
Biggest Snubs:
The selection rules limiting recognition to three players from any high school team have generated controversy, notably impacting Asa Newell (Georgia commit) and Rob Wright (Baylor commit), both playing for undefeated Montverde. Newell, a projected lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Wright, a five-star point guard, were left out despite their stellar performances.
Other notable snubs include Duke commit Kon Knueppel, leading Nike’s EYBL in scoring last spring and summer, and Michigan State commit Jase Richardson, who showcased exceptional skills but may have been overlooked due to limited exposure.
Despite the controversy surrounding the snubs, the McDonald’s All-American roster promises an exciting showcase of high school basketball’s top talents.
