As many as 724 players were nominated for a chance to play in the 2024 McDonald’s All American Games on April 2, at Toyota Center in Houston. The top 24 girls and 24 boys were revealed Tuesday, Jan. 23, on ESPN’s NBA Today and announced across ESPN’s various social and digital platforms.

Among those nominated were 44 athletes from Arizona who have worked tirelessly on and off the court to be one of basketball’s very best. The new class joins an elite group of athletes who, more than four decades, have been nominated for a chance to play in the nation’s premiere showcase including top stars such as Candace Parker, Trae Young, Caitlin Clark, Jayson Tatum, Angel Reese, Kevin Durant, Breanna Stewart, and many more favorite hoopers.

Girls:

• AZ Compass Prep, Chandler: Aniya Rowe; Sydney Fenn
• Dream City Christian School, Glendale: Andrea Becerra; Ariella Goren; Ysabel Puente; Zoe Carrillo
• Desert Vista HSl, Phoenix: Wrenwyck Ijiwoye
• Xavier College Preparatory, Phoenix: Dominique Nesland

Boys:

• AZ Compass Prep: Cameron Miles; Christopher Cox; Ethan Lathan; Jayce Nathaniel; Luke Bamgboye; Ryan Jackson; Sammie Yeanay; Vyctorius Miller; Zion Wilburn • Valley Christian HS, Chandler: Luke Shaw
• Eduprize HS, Gilbert: Khalon Johnson
• Inspipre Prep Academy, Gilbert: Dilen Miller

• Hillcrest Prep, Gilbert: Jalen Lyn; Jason Asemota; Tarik Watson • Canyon International Academy, Glendale: Amier Ali; Jalik Dunkley-Distant; Jovan Milicevic
• Dream City Christian School: Emmanuel Stephen; Gabe Pickens; Jamari Phillips; Liban Aadan; Luke Coughran; Samuel Chukwuma; Travis Torain
• Bella Visa College Prep, Phoenix: Ben Roseborough; Jayden Williams; Makhan Diouf; Marcus Wilson
• PHHoenix Prep, Phoenix: Caelum Harris; Devin Brafford; Jeremiah Johnson
• St. Mary’s Coltholic HS, Phoenix: Styles Phipps
• Walden Grove HS, Sahuarita: Ashton Romney; MarQuez Tyree • Highland Prep, Surprise: Presley Ibeh

A complete list of 2024 McDonald’s All American Games Nominees is available at mcdaag.com.

The McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Games sets itself apart from other comparable events in that players are select- ed based on a systematic voting process. The Selection Committee, led by Director Terri Lynn Wootten and committee chair Joe Wootten, is composed of basketball experts from across the country that review prospect’s fundamental talents and athleticism in the committee’s effort to identify to the top 48. The following elements are taken into serious consideration when selecting a McDonald’s All American.

Nominations can only be submitted by: high school varsity head coach; high school athletic director; high school principal; or McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee.

The committee looks academic and scholastic achievements. The players are evaluated on accomplishments on the hardwood based on the individual player’s fundamental skill level, basketball IQ, competitive motor, potential for continued growth and development and athleticism. At the time of selection, the candidate will have completed 50 percent of their senior year season. Situations where a candidate is no longer eligible are season ending injury and or suspension/removal from high school team.

Nominees must be a high school senior (can not have their 19th birthday before Sept. 1 of their senior year) and on schedule to graduate in May or June of the year nominated at a high school program that is a member of a high school athletic conference/league or an independent league. A high school cannot have professional (paid) players on their high school team nor hold a professional status as a basketball player or receive payment/inducements for participation in basketball games/events. Third party NIL deals are allowed.

Any criminal convictions or pending charges also makes players ineligible. Olayers who have a history of “getting in trouble” with either the law (i.e. misdemeanor), at school, during extracurricular activities, and/or at home may be excluded pending feedback from their principal, athletic director, coach, league officials and/or community leaders.

Tickets are available now at mcdaag.com. For those who can’t make it out to Houston, tune in to the Jam Fest 7:30pm ET Monday, April 1 on ESPN2. The 2024 McDonald’s All American Girls Game will air 6:30pm ET Tuesday, April 2 on ESPN2 and the Boys Game will immediately follow at 9pm ET on ESPN. Follow @McDAAG on Instagram and TikTok for the latest news and announcements ahead of the event.

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