Game Night

2009 McDonald's All American Boys Game MVP Derrick Favors Dunks

32nd Anniversary of Games is Golden

The McDonald’s All American Games—recognized as the premier showcase in all of prep basketball—came to a close tonight with a pair of East vs. West match-ups featuring the top male and female high school basketball stars to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida.

Games Highlights

The Girls Game, which featured some of the best players and stories in recent history, kicked-off the night’s action.

With a one-point victory - the closest game in the eight year history of the Girls Game - the West team edged past the East squad in a hard-fought 69-68 victory at the BankUnited Center in Miami. Tierra Ruffin-Pratt and Skylar Diggins stole the show with 10 and 18 points, respectively, earning co-MVP honors.

The Boys game was a classic battle, but Keith “Tiny” Gallon’s 20 points was not enough to propel the West squad past the East in a 113-110 thriller. Derrick Favors dominated the paint with a team-high 19 points and 8 boards, earning him MVP honors for the boys.

McDonald's All American Advisory Council Captain Alonzo Mourning is honored with the retirement of his jersey at the Boys Game

The Stars Were Out Tonight

In addition to Alonzo Mourning, captain of the McDonald’s All American Advisory Council, many high-profile celebrity/athletes made an appearance at this year’s Games including: NBA and WNBA greats Penny Hardaway, Kenny Anderson and Swinn Cash; Miami HEAT President Pat Riley; and ESPN personality Kenny Main.

2009 McDonald's All American Girls Game MVPs Tierra Ruffin-Pratt and Skylar Diggins receive awards following the Girls Game

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