Advisory Council Panel

Alonzo Mourning, Jay Williams and Jessica Davenport joined ESPN college sports analyst, Quint Kessenich, in the first-ever McDonald’s All American Advisory Council Panel. Quint served as the Panel’s moderator as Zo, Williams and Davenport dropped some knowledge on the players. The panelists and players took part in an interactive session touching on the Advisory Council’s three point mission of Charity, Legacy and Trust. The former McDonald’s All Americans shared with current players their experience during the Games and what they can expect to face at the next level and what waits for them in life after basketball.

33 and Counting….

Everything that has a beginning has an end, and tonight, the 2010 McDonald’s All American Games concluded 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 Central Ohio. The McDonald’s All American Games are recognized as the premier showcase in all of prep basketball and this year’s crop of players did not disappoint.

Let’s Hear It For The Girls

The Girls Game, which featured some of the most athletic and talented players in recent history, kicked-off the night’s action. The West team edged out the East squad in a hard-fought 84-75 victory at the Value City Arena. Meighan Simmons and Natasha Howard rose above the rest, with 21 and 20 points respectively, earning them Co-MVP honors.

Boys Will Be Boys

The Boys game was a classic battle, and although hometown favorite and Co-MVP, Jared Sullinger, dropped a game high 24 points, it was not enough to propel the East squad past the West in a 107-104 nail-biter. Harrison Barnes lifted the West with a team-high 20 points, earning him Co-MVP honors, along with Sullinger, for the victorious West squad. Brandon Knight hit the game-winning shot with less than three seconds left.

For a complete recap of both Games, visit mcdonaldsallamerican.com.

Seeing Stars

In addition to Alonzo Mourning, captain of the McDonald’s All American Advisory Council, some high-profile professional and collegiate athletes made an appearance at this year’s Games including: Eddie George, Ohio State University guard, Evan Turner and Kentucky Wildcats John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins.

2011 McDonald’s All American Games

With less than a year until next year’s Games, it’s not too early to start talking about who will make the squad. As the online conversation heats up, be sure to check-in regularly at mcdonaldsallamerican.com or at Inside the Games for the latest official Games news.