McDonald's All-American Game 2017: Roster, TV Schedule and Top Prospects

Just before March Madness continues at the Final Four, the next wave of big-name NCAA basketball players will steal the spotlight in the 40th annual McDonald's All-American Game.

Some of the top high school players from around the country will be in Chicago this week to play in the 2017 edition. To get a glimpse at the guys who will dominate future NCAA tournaments, tune into the game on Wednesday.

TV Schedule

16th Annual McDonald's All-American Games (Girls)

5 p.m. ET, ESPN2

40th Annual McDonald's All-American Games (Boys)

7 p.m. ET, ESPN

Roster

East Team
West Team
#	Name	Pos	Hgt	Wgt	High School	College	Scout Rank
11	Mohamed Bamba	C	6'11"	210	Westtown School (West Chester, PA)	undecided	2
34	Wendell Carter	PF	6'9"	254	Pace Academy (Atlanta)	Duke	4
1	Trevon Duval	PG	6'3"	183	IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)	undecided	3
0	Quade Green	PG	6'1"	170	SS. Neumann Goretti High School (Philadelphia)	Kentucky	24
23	Kevin Knox II	SF	6'8"	203	Tampa Catholic High School (Tampa, FL)	undecided	7
4	Nicholas Richards	C	6'11"	250	The Patrick School (Hillside, NJ)	Kentucky	16
22	Mitchell Robinston	C	6'11"	215	Chalmette High School (Chalmette, LA)	Western Kentucky	6
10	Collin Sexton	SG	6'3"	175	Pebblebrook High School (Mableton, GA)	Alabama	9
2	Jarred Vanderbilt	PF	6'8"	200	Victory Prep Academy (Houston)	Kentucky	14
14	Lonnie Walker IV	SG	6'4"	192	Reading High School (Reading, PA)	Miami	22
25	P.J. Washington Jr.	PF	6'8"	225	Findlay Prep (Henderson, NV)	Kentucky	13
31	Kris Wilkes	SF	6'7"	194	North Central High School (Indianapolis)	UCLA	17
#	Name	Pos	Hgt	Wgt	High School	College	Scout Rank
0	DeAndre Ayton	C	7'0"	220	Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix)	Arizona	1
20	Brian "Tugs" Bowen II	SF	6'7"	190	La Lumiere School (La Porte, IN)	undecided	19
5	Troy Brown Jr.	SF	6'7"	215	Centennial High School (Las Vegas)	Oregon	11
3	Jaylen Hands	PG	6'3"	170	Foothills Christian High School (El Cajon, CA)	UCLA	26
8	Jaren Jackson Jr.	PF	6'11"	225	La Lumiere School (La Porte, IN)	Michigan State	28
44	Brandon L. McCoy	C	6'11"	244	Cathedral Catholic High School (San Diego)	undecided	8
21	Charles O'Bannon Jr.	SF	6'6"	200	Bishop Gorman High School (Las Vegas)	USC	81
1	Michael Porter Jr.	SF	6'10"	212	Nathan Hale High School (Seattle)	Missouri	5
23	Billy Preston	PF	6'10"	230	Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, VA)	Kansas	15
2	Gary Trent Jr.	SG	6'5"	200	Prolific Prep Academy (Napa, CA)	Duke	12
24	M.J. Walker	SG	6'5"	207	Jonesboro High (Jonesboro, GA)	undecided	23
11	Trae Young	PG	6'2"	170	Norman North High School (Norman, OK)	Oklahoma	21

Prospects to Watch

Michael Porter Jr.

One of the top recruits in the nation this season is Seattle's Michael Porter Jr., a 6'10" forward who averaged 34.8 points and 13.8 rebounds as a senior. He led his school, Nathan Hale, to an undefeated season and its first state title since 1992, per Molly Blue of The Oregonian.

"I'm getting spoiled in my first year coaching him," Porter's coach, three-time NBA All-Star Brandon Roy, said, per MassLive's Tom Westerholm. "He's a great player."

And it's probably safe to assume that over the course of the season, Roy has helped Porter add to that greatness.

"In the gym, he's teaching me NBA-guy stuff all the time," Porter said, per Westerholm. That's what makes Porter so intriguing. Even at 18, so much about his game already screams NBA—the guard skills in a 6'10" frame, the quick release and the mechanics on his pull-up jumper. And then when you think about all that being honed by someone like Roy, it's easy to understand why he's so exciting.

And then when you think about all that being honed by someone like Roy, it's easy to understand why he's so exciting.

DeAndre Ayton

Arizona commit DeAndre Ayton may be the most physically gifted prospect in Wednesday's game. He's seven feet tall, with a 7'6" wingspan, and gets up and down the floor with ease.

His explosiveness will make him a serious weapon in pick-and-rolls and around the rim on defense. But it looks like that's not the extent of his game. He has a decent repertoire of post moves and hints of a budding face-up game.

CBSSports.com' Matt Norlander wrote about versatility in September:

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In specific terms of his skill, Ayton is highly regarded because there have been so few players similar to him over the past 10 years. He's very long, very strong, has touch from mid-range and has a good passing eye for a center. He's got a skill set that is moldable. He could be a modern big, a center with range and dynamism -- making him one of the most intriguing prospects in recent years -- or he could develop into a true low-post force, if that's where he wants to take his game. He's an elite defender as well."

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There's so much potential with Ayton. And any of the potential outcomes listed by Norlander are enticing. He's well worth a watch on Wednesday, as well as next season with Arizona. 

Wendell Carter

Duke's newfound tradition of bringing in top-flight one-and-done prospects continues with 6'9" Wendell Carter, who averaged 21.6 points, 13.6 rebounds and 5.5 blocks on the way to a Georgia state title as a senior.

And according to ESPN.com's Jeff Borzello, he has two gold medals with USA Basketball to go with that state title.

With Amile Jefferson graduating and Harry Giles likely heading for the NBA draft, Carter should have an opportunity to play right away for the Blue Devils.