Game Week: Day 3

Media Day

Dozens of reporters gathered at the BankUnited Center Tuesday to interview McDonald’s All American players about their experiences on and off the court during Game week. National and local media outlets including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, USA Today and the Miami Herald highlighted the players’ visit to the Miami Ronald McDonald House and first scrimmage.

McDonald's All American Lance Stephenson flies through the air at the boys scrimmage Tuesday

Scrimmage

After three days of intense practice, the first full-speed scrimmage tipped-off at the BankUnited Center following Media Day. The McDonald’s All American Games staff had a closed-door glimpse of the monster dunks and impressive team play. Fans watching the Games on Wed. at 5:30 p.m. ET (Girls) and 8:00 p.m. ET (Boys) should expect fast play and tight defense among the nation’s best high school athletes.

Kelsey Bone receives the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year award for her talents on and off the court during the 2009 McDonald's All American Games

Pat Riley ended the day of activities by headlining the Player Awards Banquet at Miami’s Jungle Island to recognize the players’ achievements. Players heard from both Riley and Alonzo Mourning, two of Miami’s biggest sports icons, about the importance of using talent and ability to give back to others in need. Derrick Favors and Kelsey Bone were also recognized for the prestigious Morgan Wootten Player of the Year award, honoring the best players/athletes in the country.

Game Day

Game day is finally here and we hope you are as excited as we are to see the top prep basketball players compete on a national stage. Tune-in to ESPNU to watch the girls game live at 5:30 p.m. ET and ESPN to watch the boys game live at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Banquet

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