McDonald's All-American Game 2013: Top Recruits and Video Highlights

The 2013 McDonald’s All-American Game is one of the most highly anticipated events in the high school basketball scene.

It’s a right of passage for many of these young men, a number who will go on to star at a big-time college and some already pegged as future NBA superstars. While the expectations can be a bit much, we’ll get a chance to see if these young men can live up to the hype on Wednesday night.

Let’s take a look at where you can catch the action, check out the complete rosters and then highlight the cream of the crop in this contest.

When:  Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at 9:30 p.m. ET

Where: United Center, Chicago, Ill.

TV: ESPN

Live Stream: ESPN3 (check coverage map)

East Roster (via ESPN)

Player	247 Composite Ranking	High School	College
Anthony Barber	21	Hampton	NC State
Keith Frazier	30	Kimball	SMU
Kasey Hill	8	Montverde Academy	Florida
Demetrius Jackson	25	Marian High	Notre Dame
Andrew Wiggins	1	Huntington Prep	Undecided
Isaiah Hicks	13	J F Webb	North Carolina
Rondae Jefferson	14	Chester	Arizona
Wayne Selden	17	Tilton School	Kansas
Noah Vonleh	7	New Hampton School	Indiana
Chris Walker	10	Holmes County	Florida
Dakari Johnson	11	Montverde Academy	Kentucky
Kennedy Meeks	49	West Charlotte	North Carolina
Julius Randle	2	PrestonwoodChristian	Kentucky

West Roster

Player	247 Composite Ranking	High School	College
Isaac Hamilton	22	St. John Bosco	UTEP
Aaron Harrison	5	Travis	Kentucky
Andrew Harrison	4	Travis	Kentucky
Matt Jones	32	DeSoto	Duke
Nigel Williams-Goss	41	Findlay Prep	Washington
Jabari Bird	18	Salesian	California
Aaron Gordon	6	Archbishop Mitty	Arizona
Jarrell Martin	12	Madison	LSU
Jabari Parker	3	Simeon	Duke
James Young	9	Rochester	Kentucky
Marcus Lee	15	Deer Valley	Kentucky
Bobby Portis Jr.	16	Hall	Arkansas

Top Recruits and Highlights

Andrew Wiggins

The top player in the Class of 2013 had an absolutely incredible 2012-13 campaign and earned the Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year for his efforts.

This 6’8” swingman put up 23.4 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 2.5 assists per game while leading Huntington Prep in West Virginia to a 30-3 record.

He can do everything required from his small forward position on the court, including shoot, drive, dish and defend.

Wiggins, a Canadian native, has yet to choose where he will attend college for the upcoming season, but it seems likely that it will just be for a token season before he advances to the NBA.

Florida State, Kansas, Kentucky and UNC fans are all eagerly awaiting his decision, even if they know it's probable he'll jump to the pros after a one-and-done year.

Just roll the tape on this kid and you will see an immensely talented prospect with incredible upside and insane skills. He’s a likely MVP candidate in Wednesday night’s exhibition game.

Julius Randle

Randle is on his way to Kentucky this fall to help John Calipari’s team reload after a down season. Before he heads to Lexington, this Prestonwood Christian (Plano, Texas) star is going to show his stuff in the McDonald’s All-American Game.

The 6’9” power forward is a unique talent who isn’t afraid to fire away with his left-handed jumper, explode toward the rim and finish strong around it. He handles the rock with ease and sets up teammates with his above-average passing skills.

He’s going to eventually need to slide down to the 3 or bulk up to play the 4 in the NBA, but for now he’s perfectly fine dominating foes at the high school level and will soon be doing so for the Wildcats.

Jabari Parker

Duke fans that haven’t been following the recruiting scene will be thrilled to know that Parker is heading to Durham this fall and is the gem of coach Mike Krzyzewski’s Class of 2013 haul.

The Simeon (Chicago) standout is a versatile player that excels in many different facets of the game. He has an extremely high basketball I.Q., takes efficient shots and drives to the hoop when the situation calls for it. He possesses range from anywhere on the court and at 6’8”, has the size and athleticism to play defense and rebound well for the SF position.

While he has some areas to improve upon (ball-handling and strength), Parker is the complete package and will likely be one of the best players on the Blue Devils’ roster this coming season.

Add in the fact that he is a winner (four-time state champion, two-time Illinois Mr. Basketball) and you have a recipe for success.

Aaron Gordon

Gordon is one of the most athletic players in this class and put those skills on display in Monday night’s Powerade Jam Fest.

While he didn’t win, he put on quite a show and has people excited to see what he can do in game situations.

This Arizona commit from Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.) is a high-upside forward with prototypical height and explosiveness. He’s unstoppable in the paint and around the rim on both ends of the court and is capable of running point-forward.

While he’s an excellent rebounder, ball-handler and passer for his size, our one knock on Gordon is his tendency to try and start a one-man fast break instead of throwing an outlet pass or finding the PG in transition.

Once he gets a bit more under control under coach Sean Miller in Tucson, Gordon could become one of the best players and top NBA prospects in the 2014 draft.

Lead image courtesy of wildcatbluenation.com.