Media Day
Reporters flocked to the Columbus Ronald McDonald House 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 Columbus Dispatch highlighted the players’ visit to the Columbus Ronald McDonald House and first scrimmage.
Warming Up Before The Big Dance….
Getting Dressed in Their Sunday Best.…
CBS college basketball analyst, Clark Kellogg, wrapped up the day of activities as the featured speaker at the Player Awards Banquet at Columbus Convention Center to recognize the players’ achievements. Eddie George served as the night’s Master of Ceremonies and the players heard powerful words from both Kellogg and George, two of Ohio’s most highly decorated sports icons, about the importance of using their talent and ability to give back to others less fortunate than themselves. Harrison Barnes and Chiney Ogwumike were also recognized for the prestigious Morgan Wootten Player of the Year award, honoring the best players/athletes in the country.
And Here We Go….
Game day is at hand, folks, and if you’re as excited as we are … then you’re pretty excited to see the best high school basketball players compete on a national stage. Plop down in front of the tube tonight and 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.
Come on back tomorrow for Game results and details on the first-ever McDonald’s All American Advisory Council Panel, led by Alonzo Mourning. In the meantime, check out mcdonaldsallamerican.com for more Game information.
