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2025 McDonald's All-American Game: Top HS Stars Shine
## 2025 McDonald's All-American Game: Future NBA Stars Take Center Stage
Brooklyn, NY – The Barclays Center will host basketball's brightest young stars on Tuesday night as the 2025 McDonald's All-American Game tips off. This prestigious event showcases the nation's top high school talent, attracting NBA scouts, college coaches, and fans eager to witness future NBA draft picks in action. The game features 24 of the nation's elite prospects, with all but four players ranking among the top 25 recruits according to 247Sports.
Leading the pack is No. 1 overall prospect A.J. Dybantsa, a BYU commit. Dybantsa, described as electrifying with elite speed and a remarkable vertical leap, will face stiff competition from fellow five-star recruits Darryn Peterson (Kansas) and Cameron Boozer (Duke). The matchup between Dybantsa and Boozer is particularly anticipated; Dybantsa's speed and scoring against Boozer's size and passing ability promise a thrilling contest. Both players, along with Peterson, are considered potential top picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. This will be the first time a BYU player has appeared in the McDonald's All-American game since 2000.
The game also features several other intriguing matchups. The battle between guards Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas) and Mikel Brown Jr. (Louisville) will highlight contrasting offensive styles, with Acuff's forceful approach versus Brown's skillful playmaking. Meanwhile, the matchup between wings Nate Ament (unsigned) and Alijah Arenas (USC) pits Ament's versatile scoring against Arenas' aggressive, high-energy game. In the post, the clash between Cenac (Houston) and Eric Reibe (UConn) promises a dominant display of size and skill. Another key matchup features the versatile Peterson, considered a potential MVP candidate, against Harwell (Houston), whose defensive prowess and physicality could potentially disrupt Peterson’s offensive flow.
Beyond the individual matchups, the game provides a showcase for top college programs. UConn and Duke each boast three commitments in the game, while Arkansas and Houston each have two. Other notable programs represented include Kentucky, Louisville, and Notre Dame, showcasing the recruiting success of their respective coaches. The game also features four highly-ranked uncommitted five-star prospects, including Nate Ament and Brayden Burries, leaving college coaches eagerly awaiting their decisions. The 2025 McDonald's All-American Game promises to be a captivating display of talent and a significant event in the evaluation of the next generation of NBA stars. The game will air on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
Brooklyn, NY – The Barclays Center will host basketball's brightest young stars on Tuesday night as the 2025 McDonald's All-American Game tips off. This prestigious event showcases the nation's top high school talent, attracting NBA scouts, college coaches, and fans eager to witness future NBA draft picks in action. The game features 24 of the nation's elite prospects, with all but four players ranking among the top 25 recruits according to 247Sports.
Leading the pack is No. 1 overall prospect A.J. Dybantsa, a BYU commit. Dybantsa, described as electrifying with elite speed and a remarkable vertical leap, will face stiff competition from fellow five-star recruits Darryn Peterson (Kansas) and Cameron Boozer (Duke). The matchup between Dybantsa and Boozer is particularly anticipated; Dybantsa's speed and scoring against Boozer's size and passing ability promise a thrilling contest. Both players, along with Peterson, are considered potential top picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. This will be the first time a BYU player has appeared in the McDonald's All-American game since 2000.
The game also features several other intriguing matchups. The battle between guards Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas) and Mikel Brown Jr. (Louisville) will highlight contrasting offensive styles, with Acuff's forceful approach versus Brown's skillful playmaking. Meanwhile, the matchup between wings Nate Ament (unsigned) and Alijah Arenas (USC) pits Ament's versatile scoring against Arenas' aggressive, high-energy game. In the post, the clash between Cenac (Houston) and Eric Reibe (UConn) promises a dominant display of size and skill. Another key matchup features the versatile Peterson, considered a potential MVP candidate, against Harwell (Houston), whose defensive prowess and physicality could potentially disrupt Peterson’s offensive flow.
Beyond the individual matchups, the game provides a showcase for top college programs. UConn and Duke each boast three commitments in the game, while Arkansas and Houston each have two. Other notable programs represented include Kentucky, Louisville, and Notre Dame, showcasing the recruiting success of their respective coaches. The game also features four highly-ranked uncommitted five-star prospects, including Nate Ament and Brayden Burries, leaving college coaches eagerly awaiting their decisions. The 2025 McDonald's All-American Game promises to be a captivating display of talent and a significant event in the evaluation of the next generation of NBA stars. The game will air on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
