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McDonald's All-American Game Roster 2013: Roster Breakdown and Stars to Watch

Rob Goldberg
Jun 2, 2018

With the current college basketball season drawing to a close, it is time to focus on the next generation of star players, and there is no better place to find them than in the McDonald's All-American Game.

This All-Star showcase has long been the premier event for the best high school players in the country. The game's alumni include top players from Magic Johnson to Michael Jordan to LeBron James.ย 

Amazingly, this year's class ranks highly among the best ever to suit up in this legendary contest.

Make sure not to miss the action on April 3, as this might be the last time you will see all of these talented players on the same court at once.

East Roster (via ESPN)

Player247 Composite RankingHigh SchoolCollege
Anthony Barber21Hamptonย NC Stateย 
Keith Frazier30ย Kimballย Undecidedย 
Kasey Hill8Montverde AcademyFlorida
Demetrius Jackson25ย Marian Highย Notre Dameย 
Andrew Wiggins1Huntington PrepUndecided
Isaiah Hicks13ย J F Webbย North Carolinaย 
Rondae Jeffersonย 14ย Chesterย Arizonaย 
Wayne Seldenย 17ย Tilton Schoolย Kansasย 
Noah Vonlehย 7ย New Hampton SchoolIndianaย 
Chris Walkerย 10ย Holmes Countyย Floridaย 
Dakari Johnsonย 11ย Montverde Academyย Kentuckyย 
Kennedy Meeksย 49ย West Charlotteย North Carolinaย 
Julius Randle2Prestonwood ChristianKentucky

West Roster

Player247 Composite RankingHigh SchoolCollege
Isaac Hamilton22ย St. John Boscoย UTEP
Aaron Harrisonย 5ย Travisย Kentuckyย 
Andrew Harrison4ย Travisย Kentucky
Matt Jonesย 32ย DeSotoย Dukeย 
Nigel Williams-Gossย 41ย Findlay Prepย Washingtonย 
Jabari Birdย 18ย Salesianย Californiaย 
Aaron Gordonย 6ย Archbishop Mittyย Undecided
Jarrell Martinย 12Madisonย LSUย 
Jabari Parkerย 3ย Simeonย Dukeย 
James Youngย 9ย Rochesterย Kentuckyย 
Marcus Leeย 15Deer Valleyย Kentuckyย 
Bobby Portis Jr.ย 16ย Hallย Arkansasย 

Stars to Watch

Andrew Wiggins, East

The top overall recruit on basically every publication is going to star wherever he goes to school.

Andrew Wiggins is an incredible athlete that has the versatility to play almost any position on the floor. At 6'8" he can score inside or shoot over defenders with a consistent shot from the outside.

He also is a solid defender that makes getting past him almost impossible for anyone his age.

If not for the NBA's age rule, the wing would likely be a top pick in the NBA draft this season. Instead, he will certainly dominate the college ranks next season before turning pro in 2014.ย 

Dakari Johnson, East

One of the first things you should notice when you look at the rosters is the ridiculous amount of Kentucky recruits featured in this game.

Dakari Johnson is one of six players set to join John Calipari's team next season.ย In addition, both Andrew Wiggins and Aaron Gordon are both still considering Kentucky.

However, while all the perimeter players are fighting for the ball, Johnson will be an elite center that should dominate the boards and get easy buckets inside.

With few other centers in this game, the 6'10", 250-pound prospect should be a force inside.

Aaron Gordon, West

The first thing you notice when you watch Aaron Gordon play is his pure athleticism. He can throw down dunks with as much force as anyone in the nation, and his "jumpability" translates to the defensive end as well.

Despite being 6'8", he could easily excel in the low post at the next level.

However, the rest of his game allows him to move outside to either the wing or power forward, where he has the handle to drive to the basket and score in that way.

Gordon will be one of the best rebounders in the nation immediately and has the all-around skills to help any team he is on become a contender for a national championship.

Jabari Parker, West

The Chicago native is certain to have plenty of fans at this event, which takes place at the United Center. In a few years, he will have a lot of fans all over the country.

Jabari Parker is the most versatile player in the nation, as he does a little bit of everything well. He can shoot from anywhere on the floor, has great handles and can rebound well for his size. He also excels on defense, where he uses his athleticism to stick with top opponents.

Despite these talents, he might not end up standing out in an All-Star game as he is a very unselfish player who is willing to do anything to help the team. His style is better suited for a more competitive atmosphere.

Next season he will head to Duke, a squad that will need help after losing seniors Mason Plumlee, Seth Curry and Ryan Kelly. As long as Parker plays to his potential, however, the Blue Devils will be in good shape.