McDonald's All-American Game Roster 2018: Highlights, Stats for Top Prospects

Basketball fans will get a glimpse into the future on Wednesday, when the top high school prospects in the country square off in the 2018 McDonald's All-American Game.

The game will serve as a nice bridge between the Elite Eight and the Final Four of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, which picks up again on Saturday.

In one year's time, some of the prep stars playing in this game could well be leading their teams to glory in March Madness.

Here's how to catch the action and a look at the top players who will take the court for the showcase in Atlanta.

2018 McDonald's All-American Game Info

When: Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. ET

Where: Philips Arena, Atlanta 

TV: ESPN

Live Stream: WatchESPN

Highlights, Stats for Top Prospects

R.J. Barrett (SF, Duke)

The top-ranked player in the class of 2018, R.J. Barrett, is a smooth wingman who looks destined to become the next big thing at Duke (even if it's almost assuredly going to be for one year only). 

The Canadian-born prospect has a varied offensive game and is capable of putting up points in bunches. Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman compared him to an NBA player plying his trade in Canada, the Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan:

"Scouts got to see Barrett last summer put up a memorable 38 points against USA in the U19 World Cup. He's flashed a full repertoire of pull-ups, floaters and hard drives, and he's improved since July with his three-point shooting. 

"Barrett ultimately falls under the same player umbrella as DeRozan, a similarly built 2-guard or small forward valued for his ability to get a basket in the half court." 

Barrett was named the 2018 Gatorade National Player of the Year for 2018, and according to the Duke Chronicle's Ben Leonard, he averaged 28.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game for Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida.

Cameron Reddish (SF, Duke)

Another Duke recruit here, if R.J. Barrett didn't strike fear into the heart of rival Atlantic Coast Conference opponents.

Cameron Reddish is another high-profile small forward ready to represent the Blue Devils next year, and he promises to be a future NBA lottery pick as well (like several of the players hitting the floor on Wednesday). 

Reddish is known for his versatility and ability to play just about anywhere on the court. He is listed as 6'7" and 211 pounds, and boasts a 7'1" wingspan, per Sports Illustrated's Chris Johnson. He is a menace to defend for smaller players out on the wing.

His long, lanky frame allows him to glide to the basket and shoot around (and over) defenders with ease. Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski is well aware he has a gem of a player on his hands.

"Cameron Reddish," he said, per Johnson, "is just a beautiful basketball player."

Zion Williamson (PF, Duke)

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Starting to notice a theme here? The Blue Devils are going to be frightening next year, bringing in the top three prospects in the country, per 247 Sports, plus the No. 9 overall recruit in point guard Tre Jones to marshal this trio of forwards.

Zion Williamson is the most powerful of the bunch, a broad-chested forward with the size to back down players in the post and the athleticism to make plays out on the wing.

Oh, and he can throw down pretty vicious dunks for a guy who is listed at over 250 pounds, per SportsCenter:

Williamson averaged 36.4 points and 11.4 points per game as a senior at Spartanburg High School in South Carolina while also adding a handful of steals and blocks each game. He has the makings of a fine two-way player at the next level. 

Bol Bol (C, Oregon)

While basketball is moving more toward athletic, positionless players capable of playing comfortably in multiple positions, there will always be a place for giant, tree-like centers who can protect the rim (and maybe dabble on the perimeter).

Enter Bol Bol—the son of the late NBA player Manute Bol—a 7'1" (or is it 7'3"?) center from Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada, who has the potential to be an excellent defensive stopper. 

Bol averaged 20.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game as a senior, showing an ability to both maneuver around the basket and play out on the wing. It's this trait that makes him such a tantalizing prospect in the modern game, even though he will most likely spend time inside (especially if he can add some muscle to his string-bean 225-pound frame).

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When he announced his decision to play for the Oregon Ducks in a Players' Tribune article last year, Bol wrote about the kind of player he wants to be:

"I felt like the whole coaching staff knew my game—and I'm not just saying that. Both Coach Altman and Coach Stubblefield broke down why my style is a bit different from just any other big man. I'm tall (obviously), but I'm not my dad. He was a true big man, a guy who played in the paint and blocked shots. But I like to work from the perimeter. I like to put the ball on the floor. I get a lot of satisfaction from passing to someone who's more open than me."

Bol didn't put up great passing numbers at Findlay Prep (0.8 assists per game as a senior) and will almost certainly be peering over the paint most of the time he's out on the court.

If he can develop his strength, passing and post maneuvering, he has the chance to become a truly unique player at the pro level and go far beyond the career numbers of his 7'7" father.

Stats courtesy of MaxPreps.com unless otherwise noted. Recruiting rankings and player measurements courtesy of 247Sports unless otherwise noted.