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{{Short description|American high school basketball game}}
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| name = 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
| name = 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
| image = [[File:20150401 MCDAAG Cheick Diallo MVP award presentation alone.JPG|frameless]]
| image = [[File:20150401 MCDAAG Cheick Diallo MVP award presentation alone.JPG|frameless]]
| caption = [[Cheick Diallo]] being honored as MVP
| caption = [[Cheick Diallo]] being honored as MVP
| visitor = East
| visitor = East
| home = West
| home = West
| visitor_total = 111
| visitor_total = 111
| home_total = 91
| home_total = 91
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| visitor_per1 = 49
| visitor_half2 = 62
| visitor_per2 = 62
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| home_per1 = 46
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| visitor_OT3 =
| date = April 1, 2015
| referee = Steve Honacki, John Washo, Kevin Grayer
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| home_half1 = 46
| arena = [[United Center]]
| home_half2 = 45
| city = Chicago, Illinois
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| mvp = [[Cheick Diallo]]
| halftime = [[Jesse White Tumbling Team]]
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| network = [[ESPN]]
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| series = [[McDonald's All-American]]
| previous = [[2014 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|2014]]
| date = April 1, 2015
| arena = [[United Center]]
| next = [[2016 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|2016]]
| city = Chicago, Illinois
| officials = Steve Honacki, John Washo, Kevin Grayer
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The '''2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game''' is an [[All-star game|All-star]] [[basketball]] game that was played on April 1, 2015 at the [[United Center]] in [[Chicago]], home of the [[Chicago Bulls]]. It was the 38th annual [[McDonald's All-American Game]] for high school boys. The game's rosters features the best and most highly recruited [[blue chip (sports)|blue chip]] boys [[basketball#High school basketball|high school basketball]] players graduating in 2015. Chicago, which became the first city to host the game in back-to-back years in 2012,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slamonline.com/online/news-rumors/other-news/2011/06/chicago-to-host-mcdonalds-all-american-again-in-2012/|title=Chicago to Host McDonald’s All-American Again in 2012|accessdate=February 14, 2013|date=October 24, 2012|work=[[SLAM Magazine]]}}</ref> continues to host the game annually for the fifth consecutive time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usatodayhss.com/news/article/mcdonalds-all-american-games-chicago-2015|title=McDonald's All American Games to stay in Chicago|accessdate=February 14, 2013|date=October 24, 2012|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Jordan, Jason}}</ref><ref name=BSJBl2MAGr/> When the rosters for the game were announced on January 28, 15 of the 24 players had committed to Division I basketball programs; [[Duke Blue Devils men's basketball|Duke]] and [[LSU Tigers men's basketball|LSU]] led the field with two commits each.<ref name=EWru>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12243846/mcdonald-all-american-game-rosters-unveiled|title=East, West rosters unveiled|accessdate=January 29, 2015|date=January 28, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref>
The '''2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game''' is an [[All-star game|All-star]] [[basketball]] game that was played on April 1, 2015, at the [[United Center]] in [[Chicago]], home of the [[Chicago Bulls]]. It was the 38th annual [[McDonald's All-American Game]] for high school boys. The game's rosters features the best and most highly recruited [[blue chip (sports)|blue chip]] boys [[basketball#High school basketball|high school basketball]] players graduating in 2015. Chicago, which became the first city to host the game in back-to-back years in 2012,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slamonline.com/online/news-rumors/other-news/2011/06/chicago-to-host-mcdonalds-all-american-again-in-2012/|title=Chicago to Host McDonald's All-American Again in 2012|access-date=February 14, 2013|date=October 24, 2012|work=[[SLAM Magazine]]}}</ref> continues to host the game annually for the fifth consecutive time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usatodayhss.com/news/article/mcdonalds-all-american-games-chicago-2015|title=McDonald's All American Games to stay in Chicago|access-date=February 14, 2013|date=October 24, 2012|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Jordan, Jason|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130412022728/http://www.usatodayhss.com/news/article/mcdonalds-all-american-games-chicago-2015|archive-date=April 12, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name=BSJBl2MAGr/> When the rosters for the game were announced on January 28, 15 of the 24 players had committed to Division I basketball programs; [[Duke Blue Devils men's basketball|Duke]] and [[LSU Tigers men's basketball|LSU]] led the field with two commits each.<ref name=EWru>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12243846/mcdonald-all-american-game-rosters-unveiled|title=East, West rosters unveiled|access-date=January 29, 2015|date=January 28, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref>


On March 10, 2015, [[Ben Simmons]] was named the Morgan Wootten Award winner, regarded as the McDonald's All-American national player of the year award. In the game, the East team&mdash;led by MVP [[Cheick Diallo]]'s 18 [[point (basketball)|points]] and 10 [[rebound (basketball)|rebounds]]&mdash;defeated the West team by a 111&ndash;91 margin. In the associated Jam Fest, [[Dwayne Bacon]], [[Luke Kennard (basketball)|Luke Kennard]] and [[Jalen Brunson]] won the [[slam dunk contest]], three-point shooting contest and skills competition, respectively.
On March 10, 2015, [[Ben Simmons]] was named the Morgan Wootten Award winner, regarded as the McDonald's All-American national player of the year award. In the game, the East team&mdash;led by MVP [[Cheick Diallo]]'s 18 [[point (basketball)|points]] and 10 [[rebound (basketball)|rebounds]]&mdash;defeated the West team by a 111&ndash;91 margin. In the associated Jam Fest, [[Dwayne Bacon]], [[Luke Kennard (basketball)|Luke Kennard]] and [[Jalen Brunson]] won the [[slam dunk contest]], three-point shooting contest and skills competition, respectively.
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|footer= 2015 All-American Boys game coaches Bruce Kelley (left) and Robert Smith (right) during the March 29 closed practice
|footer= 2015 All-American Boys game coaches Bruce Kelley (left) and Robert Smith (right) during the March 29 closed practice
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At the time of the roster announcement the 24 players included 22 of the top 25 players according to the 2015 ESPN 100.<ref name=EWru/> The two highest rated players ([[Ben Simmons]] and Jaylen Brown) were both named to the East team.<ref name=EWru/><ref name=2MAgps/> The West team roster was highlighted by [[Malik Newman]].<ref name=BSJBl2MAGr>{{cite web|url=http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2015/1/28/7931979/2015-mcdonalds-all-american-game-roster-ben-simmons-jaylen-brown-chicago|title=Ben Simmons, Jaylen Brown lead 2015 McDonald's All-American Game rosters|accessdate=February 5, 2015|date=January 28, 2015|publisher=[[SB Nation]]|author=O'Donnell, Ricky}}</ref> Based on ratings at ESPN.com, the highest rated eligible player not invited was number 18 ranked [[Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball|Texas A&M]] signee [[Tyler Davis]].<ref name=EWru/> ESPN's number 24 ranked and [[Connecticut Huskies men's basketball|Connecticut]] signee, [[Jalen Adams]], is an ineligible postgraduate student.<ref name=EWru/> However, according to 247Sports.com's composite ranking, the highest rated non-invitee was 15th-ranked [[Arizona Wildcats men's basketball|Arizona]] signee [[Ray Smith (basketball)|Ray Smith]].<ref name=2MAgps>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25003434/2015-mcdonalds-all-american-game-participants-selected|title=2015 McDonald's All-American game participants selected|accessdate=February 5, 2015|date=January 28, 2015|publisher=[[CBS Sports]]|author=Vecenie, Sam}}</ref> Nine uncommitted players at the time of the roster announcement was regarded as a high total and was higher than the total of two the year before.<ref name=EWru/><ref name=2MAgps/> Kentucky signee [[Skal Labissière]] (number 3 at ESPN and number 5 at 247Sports.com) was not eligible due to his athletic ineligibility after transferring.<ref name=EWru/><ref name=2MAgps/> As of gametime, 8 players remained undecided on their college affiliations.<ref name=UCDlEoWiMg>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12602592/east-beats-west-mcdonald-all-american-boys-game|title=Undecided Cheick Diallo leads East over West in McDonald's game|accessdate=April 2, 2015|date=April 2, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> 5 of the players were scheduled to begin play in the Dick's Sporting Goods High School Nationals the following day.<ref name=CDeMaWwMAAGwPG>{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2015/chieck-diallo-earns-mvp-as-east-wins-mcdonalds-all-american-game-with-photo-gallery|title=Chieck Diallo earns MVP as East wins McDonald's All American Game with PHOTO GALLERY|accessdate=April 2, 2015|date=April 2, 2015|publisher=[[USA Today]]|author=Jordan, Jason}}</ref>
At the time of the roster announcement the 24 players included 22 of the top 25 players according to the 2015 ESPN 100.<ref name=EWru/> The two highest rated players ([[Ben Simmons]] and Jaylen Brown) were both named to the East team.<ref name=EWru/><ref name=2MAgps/> The West team roster was highlighted by [[Malik Newman]].<ref name=BSJBl2MAGr>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2015/1/28/7931979/2015-mcdonalds-all-american-game-roster-ben-simmons-jaylen-brown-chicago|title=Ben Simmons, Jaylen Brown lead 2015 McDonald's All-American Game rosters|access-date=February 5, 2015|date=January 28, 2015|publisher=[[SB Nation]]|author=O'Donnell, Ricky}}</ref> Based on ratings at ESPN.com, the highest rated eligible player not invited was number 18 ranked [[Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball|Texas A&M]] signee [[Tyler Davis (basketball)|Tyler Davis]].<ref name=EWru/> However, according to 247Sports.com's composite ranking, the highest rated non-invitee was 15th-ranked [[Arizona Wildcats men's basketball|Arizona]] signee [[Ray Smith (basketball)|Ray Smith]].<ref name=2MAgps>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25003434/2015-mcdonalds-all-american-game-participants-selected|title=2015 McDonald's All-American game participants selected|access-date=February 5, 2015|date=January 28, 2015|work=[[CBS Sports]]|author=Vecenie, Sam}}</ref> Nine uncommitted players at the time of the roster announcement was regarded as a high total and was higher than the total of two the year before.<ref name=EWru/><ref name=2MAgps/> Kentucky signee [[Skal Labissière]] (number 3 at ESPN and number 5 at 247Sports.com) was not eligible due to his athletic ineligibility after transferring.<ref name=EWru/><ref name=2MAgps/> As of gametime, 8 players remained undecided on their college affiliations.<ref name=UCDlEoWiMg>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12602592/east-beats-west-mcdonald-all-american-boys-game|title=Undecided Cheick Diallo leads East over West in McDonald's game|access-date=April 2, 2015|date=April 2, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> 5 of the players were scheduled to begin play in the Dick's Sporting Goods High School Nationals the following day.<ref name=CDeMaWwMAAGwPG>{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2015/chieck-diallo-earns-mvp-as-east-wins-mcdonalds-all-american-game-with-photo-gallery|title=Chieck Diallo earns MVP as East wins McDonald's All American Game with Photo Gallery|access-date=April 2, 2015|date=April 2, 2015|publisher=[[USA Today]]|author=Jordan, Jason}}</ref>


[[File:20150401 MCDAAG halftime Jesse White Tumbling Team.JPG|Halftime performers [[Jesse White Tumbling Team]]|thumb|350px]]
[[File:20150401 MCDAAG halftime Jesse White Tumbling Team.JPG|Halftime performers [[Jesse White Tumbling Team]]|thumb|350px]]
On March 10, 2015, Simmons was named the Morgan Wootten Award winner, given annually to the best male McDonald's All-American player who exemplifies outstanding character, exhibits leadership and embodies the values of being a student-athlete in the classroom and in the community. In doing so, he joined [[Austin Rivers]] (2011) as the only Florida high schoolers to win the award.<ref>{{cite web | last=Biancardi | first=Paul | url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12453568/ben-simmons-no-1-college-basketball-recruit-wins-morgan-wootten-award | title=Ben Simmons wins Wootten Award | work=ESPN.com | date=March 10, 2015 | accessdate=March 10, 2015}}</ref> In the week prior to the game Diamond Stone committed to Maryland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12573509/diamond-stone-no-7-espn-100-commits-maryland-terrapins|title=Diamond Stone commits to Terps|accessdate=March 29, 2015|date=March 27, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> Also, Jaylen Brown made news that week for a stop sign violation, but his participation in the game was not in jeopardy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2015/mcdonalds-all-american-jaylen-brown-arrested-on-traffic-charges|title=McDonald's All American Jaylen Brown arrested on traffic charges|accessdate=March 29, 2015|date=March 26, 2015|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Halley, Jim}}</ref> [[Henry Ellenson]] endured a broken hand on March 20 in the [[Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association]] Division 2 semifinals,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/297127881.html|title=Marquette recruit Henry Ellenson has broken hand, won't play D2 title game|accessdate=April 14, 2015|date=March 21, 2015|work=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]|author=Stewart, Mark}}</ref> and he did not play in the McDonald's All-American game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://milwaukee.suntimes.com/mil-sports/7/121/124091/marquette-recruit-henry-ellenson-miss-mcdonalds-american-game/|title=Marquette recruit Henry Ellenson to miss McDonald's All American Game|accessdate=April 14, 2015|date=March 31, 2015|work=[[Milwaukee Sun-Times]]|author=Pearson, Zack}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/298016541.html|title=Henry Ellenson out of McDonald's All-American Game, Nike Hoops Summit|accessdate=April 14, 2015|date=March 30, 2015|work=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]|author=Velazquez, Matt}}</ref>
On March 10, 2015, Simmons was named the Morgan Wootten Award winner, given annually to the best male McDonald's All-American player who exemplifies outstanding character, exhibits leadership and embodies the values of being a student-athlete in the classroom and in the community. In doing so, he joined [[Austin Rivers]] (2011) as the only Florida high schoolers to win the award.<ref>{{cite web | last=Biancardi | first=Paul | url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12453568/ben-simmons-no-1-college-basketball-recruit-wins-morgan-wootten-award | title=Ben Simmons wins Wootten Award | work=ESPN.com | date=March 10, 2015 | access-date=March 10, 2015}}</ref> In the week prior to the game Diamond Stone committed to Maryland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12573509/diamond-stone-no-7-espn-100-commits-maryland-terrapins|title=Diamond Stone commits to Terps|access-date=March 29, 2015|date=March 27, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> Also, Jaylen Brown made news that week for a stop sign violation, but his participation in the game was not in jeopardy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2015/mcdonalds-all-american-jaylen-brown-arrested-on-traffic-charges|title=McDonald's All American Jaylen Brown arrested on traffic charges|access-date=March 29, 2015|date=March 26, 2015|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Halley, Jim}}</ref> [[Henry Ellenson]] endured a broken hand on March 20 in the [[Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association]] Division 2 semifinals,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/297127881.html|title=Marquette recruit Henry Ellenson has broken hand, won't play D2 title game|access-date=April 14, 2015|date=March 21, 2015|work=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]|author=Stewart, Mark}}</ref> and he did not play in the McDonald's All-American game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://milwaukee.suntimes.com/mil-sports/7/121/124091/marquette-recruit-henry-ellenson-miss-mcdonalds-american-game/|title=Marquette recruit Henry Ellenson to miss McDonald's All American Game|access-date=April 14, 2015|date=March 31, 2015|work=[[Milwaukee Sun-Times]]|author=Pearson, Zack|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071545/http://milwaukee.suntimes.com/mil-sports/7/121/124091/marquette-recruit-henry-ellenson-miss-mcdonalds-american-game/|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/298016541.html|title=Henry Ellenson out of McDonald's All-American Game, Nike Hoops Summit|access-date=April 14, 2015|date=March 30, 2015|work=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]|author=Velazquez, Matt}}</ref>


The POWERADE Jam Fest was held at the [[Gerald Ratner Center]] of the [[University of Chicago]] on March 30. The slam dunk contest included [[Kristine Anigwe]], who was attempting to become the first girl to win the dunk contest since [[Candace Parker]] won the 2004 contest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2015/kristine-anigwe-meet-the-girl-battling-the-boys-in-mcdonalds-all-american-dunk-contest|title=Kristine Anigwe: Meet the girl battling the boys in McDonald's All American dunk contest|accessdate=April 1, 2015|date=March 30, 2014|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Hendricks, Maggie}}</ref> [[Dwayne Bacon]] won the dunk contest against finalist [[Stephen Zimmerman]] with dunks that included a dunk over [[Jalen Rose]] who stood in front of the basket, while Anigwe failed to complete a dunk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2015/oak-hills-dwayne-bacon-wins-slam-dunk-title-at-mcdonalds-all-american-game|title=Oak Hill's Dwayne Bacon wins slam dunk crown at McDonald's All American Game|accessdate=April 1, 2015|date=March 30, 2014|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Jordan, Jason}}</ref> [[Luke Kennard (basketball)|Luke Kennard]] won the boys three-point shooting contest over finalists [[Jalen Brunson]] and [[Antonio Blakeney]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2015/ohio-sharpshooter-luke-kennard-takes-3-point-title-at-mcdonalds-all-american-game|title=Ohio sharpshooter Luke Kennard takes 3-point title at McDonald's All American Game|accessdate=April 1, 2015|date=March 30, 2014|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Jordan, Jason}}</ref> Brunson won the boys Skills Competition over finalists [[Carlton Bragg]] and [[Isaiah Briscoe]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2015/jalen-brunson-wins-skills-competition-at-mcdonalds-all-american-game|title=Jalen Brunson wins skills competition at McDonald's All American Game|accessdate=April 1, 2015|date=March 30, 2014|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Jordan, Jason}}</ref>
The POWERADE Jam Fest was held at the [[Gerald Ratner Center]] of the [[University of Chicago]] on March 30. The slam dunk contest included [[Kristine Anigwe]], who was attempting to become the first girl to win the dunk contest since [[Candace Parker]] won the 2004 contest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2015/kristine-anigwe-meet-the-girl-battling-the-boys-in-mcdonalds-all-american-dunk-contest|title=Kristine Anigwe: Meet the girl battling the boys in McDonald's All American dunk contest|access-date=April 1, 2015|date=March 30, 2014|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Hendricks, Maggie}}</ref> [[Dwayne Bacon]] won the dunk contest against finalist [[Stephen Zimmerman]] with dunks that included a dunk over [[Jalen Rose]] who stood in front of the basket, while Anigwe failed to complete a dunk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2015/oak-hills-dwayne-bacon-wins-slam-dunk-title-at-mcdonalds-all-american-game|title=Oak Hill's Dwayne Bacon wins slam dunk crown at McDonald's All American Game|access-date=April 1, 2015|date=March 30, 2014|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Jordan, Jason}}</ref> [[Luke Kennard (basketball)|Luke Kennard]] won the boys three-point shooting contest over finalists [[Jalen Brunson]] and [[Antonio Blakeney]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2015/ohio-sharpshooter-luke-kennard-takes-3-point-title-at-mcdonalds-all-american-game|title=Ohio sharpshooter Luke Kennard takes 3-point title at McDonald's All American Game|access-date=April 1, 2015|date=March 30, 2014|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Jordan, Jason}}</ref> Brunson won the boys Skills Competition over finalists [[Carlton Bragg Jr.]] and [[Isaiah Briscoe]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2015/jalen-brunson-wins-skills-competition-at-mcdonalds-all-american-game|title=Jalen Brunson wins skills competition at McDonald's All American Game|access-date=April 1, 2015|date=March 30, 2014|work=[[USA Today]]|author=Jordan, Jason}}</ref>


[[File:20150401 MCDAAG Luke Kennard - Jack Daly Award (2).JPG|left|[[Luke Kennard (basketball)|Luke Kennard]] won the Jack Daly Award for sportsmanship|thumb]]
[[File:20150401 MCDAAG Luke Kennard - Jack Daly Award (2).JPG|left|[[Luke Kennard (basketball)|Luke Kennard]] won the Jack Daly Award for sportsmanship|thumb]]
Following the game, [[Thomas Bryant (basketball)|Thomas Bryant]] committed to [[Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball|Indiana]] on April 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12617709/thomas-bryant-commits-indiana-hoosiers|title=Indiana adds 22nd-ranked Thomas Bryant to recruiting class|accessdate=April 9, 2015|date=April 4, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/04/indiana-lands-class-of-2015-all-american-big-man-thomas-bryant/|title=Indiana lands Class of 2015 All-American big man Thomas Bryant|accessdate=April 9, 2015|date=April 4, 2015|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]|author=Phillips, Scott}}</ref> On April 10, Caleb Swanigan committed to [[Michigan State Spartans men's basketball|Michigan State]] (joining Davis).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12664698/caleb-swanigan-no-8-espn-100-commits-michigan-state-spartans|title=Caleb Swanigan, No. 8 in ESPN 100, commits to Michigan St.|accessdate=April 11, 2015|date=April 10, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> Ivan Rabb committed to [[California Golden Bears men's basketball|California]] on April 13.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12686131/ivan-rabb-no-6-espn-100-commits-california-golden-bears|title=Coveted prospect Ivan Rabb chooses California over Arizona|accessdate=April 15, 2015|date=April 13, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> Zimmerman committed to [[UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball|UNLV]] on April 16.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/recruiting/basketball/story/_/id/12706572/stephen-zimmerman-commits-unlv-runnin-rebels|title=Stephen Zimmerman, five-star senior center, joins strong UNLV class|accessdate=April 21, 2015|date=April 16, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> Newman committed to [[Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball|Mississippi State]] on April 24.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12755862/top-recruit-malik-newman-commits-mississippi-state-bulldogs|title=Top recruit Malik Newman commits to Mississippi State|accessdate=April 24, 2015|date=April 24, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> North Carolina native, [[Brandon Ingram]], who had risen to #3 overall in the ESPN 100 prior to his announcement, selected Duke (joining Kennard and Jeter) on April 27.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12776578/brandon-ingram-nation-top-uncommitted-player-announces-play-duke-blue-devils-next-year|title=Brandon Ingram headed to Duke|accessdate=April 28, 2015|date=April 27, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> The following day, Diallo committed to Kansas (joining Bragg).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12781732/power-forward-cheick-diallo-says-committed-kansas-jayhawks|title=No. 7 recruit PF Cheick Diallo says he has committed to Kansas Jayhawks|accessdate=April 28, 2015|date=April 28, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Biancardi, Paul}}</ref> [[Jaylen Brown]] committed to California (joining Rabb) on May 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12804453/jaylen-brown-commits-cal-golden-bears|title=Jaylen Brown commits to Cal|accessdate=May 2, 2015|date=May 1, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> On May 7, Swaningan decommitted from Michigan State.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12842567/caleb-swanigan-decommits-michigan-state-spartans|title=Sources: Caleb Swanigan decommits from Michigan State Spartans|accessdate=May 8, 2015|date=May 7, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Goodman, Jeff}}</ref> Then on May 19, he committed to [[Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball|Purdue]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/recruiting/basketball/story/_/id/12913332/caleb-swanigan-commits-purdue-boilermakers|title=Caleb Swanigan commits to Purdue|accessdate=May 20, 2015|date=May 19, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref>
Following the game, [[Thomas Bryant (basketball)|Thomas Bryant]] committed to [[Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball|Indiana]] on April 4.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12617709/thomas-bryant-commits-indiana-hoosiers|title=Indiana adds 22nd-ranked Thomas Bryant to recruiting class|access-date=April 9, 2015|date=April 4, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/04/indiana-lands-class-of-2015-all-american-big-man-thomas-bryant/|title=Indiana lands Class of 2015 All-American big man Thomas Bryant|access-date=April 9, 2015|date=April 4, 2015|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]|author=Phillips, Scott}}</ref> On April 10, Caleb Swanigan committed to [[Michigan State Spartans men's basketball|Michigan State]] (joining Davis).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12664698/caleb-swanigan-no-8-espn-100-commits-michigan-state-spartans|title=Caleb Swanigan, No. 8 in ESPN 100, commits to Michigan St.|access-date=April 11, 2015|date=April 10, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> Ivan Rabb committed to [[California Golden Bears men's basketball|California]] on April 13.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12686131/ivan-rabb-no-6-espn-100-commits-california-golden-bears|title=Coveted prospect Ivan Rabb chooses California over Arizona|access-date=April 15, 2015|date=April 13, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> Zimmerman committed to [[UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball|UNLV]] on April 16.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/recruiting/basketball/story/_/id/12706572/stephen-zimmerman-commits-unlv-runnin-rebels|title=Stephen Zimmerman, five-star senior center, joins strong UNLV class|access-date=April 21, 2015|date=April 16, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> Newman committed to [[Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball|Mississippi State]] on April 24.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12755862/top-recruit-malik-newman-commits-mississippi-state-bulldogs|title=Top recruit Malik Newman commits to Mississippi State|access-date=April 24, 2015|date=April 24, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> North Carolina native, [[Brandon Ingram]], who had risen to #3 overall in the ESPN 100 prior to his announcement, selected Duke (joining Kennard and Jeter) on April 27.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12776578/brandon-ingram-nation-top-uncommitted-player-announces-play-duke-blue-devils-next-year|title=Brandon Ingram headed to Duke|access-date=April 28, 2015|date=April 27, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> The following day, Diallo committed to Kansas (joining Bragg).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12781732/power-forward-cheick-diallo-says-committed-kansas-jayhawks|title=No. 7 recruit PF Cheick Diallo says he has committed to Kansas Jayhawks|access-date=April 28, 2015|date=April 28, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Biancardi, Paul}}</ref> [[Jaylen Brown]] committed to California (joining Rabb) on May 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/12804453/jaylen-brown-commits-cal-golden-bears|title=Jaylen Brown commits to Cal|access-date=May 2, 2015|date=May 1, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref> On May 7, Swaningan decommitted from Michigan State.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12842567/caleb-swanigan-decommits-michigan-state-spartans|title=Sources: Caleb Swanigan decommits from Michigan State Spartans|access-date=May 8, 2015|date=May 7, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Goodman, Jeff}}</ref> Then on May 19, he committed to [[Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball|Purdue]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/recruiting/basketball/story/_/id/12913332/caleb-swanigan-commits-purdue-boilermakers|title=Caleb Swanigan commits to Purdue|access-date=May 20, 2015|date=May 19, 2015|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Borzello, Jeff}}</ref>
{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===East Roster===
===East Roster===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 75%" style="width: 75%"
*[[Dwayne Bacon]] (No. 20 in the ESPN 100, Florida State)
!#
*[[Antonio Blakeney]] (No. 14, LSU)
!Name
*[[Isaiah Briscoe]] (No. 13, Kentucky)
!Height
*[[Jaylen Brown]] (No. 2, California)^
!Weight
*[[Thomas Bryant (basketball)|Thomas Bryant]] (No. 22, Indiana)^
!Position
*[[Cheick Diallo]] (No. 11, Kansas)^
!Hometown
*[[Henry Ellenson]] (No. 5, Marquette)
!High school
*[[Jawun Evans]] (No. 36, Oklahoma State)
!College choice
*[[Luke Kennard (basketball)|Luke Kennard]] (No. 23, Duke)
|-
*Dedric Lawson (No. 26, Memphis)
|4
*[[Ben Simmons]] (No. 1, LSU)
|[[Dwayne Bacon]]
*[[Diamond Stone]] (No. 7, Maryland)^
|6–6
:^player was uncommited when the team was announced
|209
|SG
|[[Lakeland, Florida|Lakeland, FL]]
|[[Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)|Oak Hill Academy]]
|[[Florida State Seminoles men's basketball|Florida State]]
|-
|2
|[[Antonio Blakeney]]
|6–4
|170
|SG
|[[Orlando, Florida|Orlando, FL]]
|[[Oak Ridge High School (Orlando, Florida)|Oak Ridge High School]]
|[[LSU Tigers men's basketball|LSU]]
|-
|12
|[[Isaiah Briscoe]]
|6–3
|200
|PG
|[[Union Township, Union County, New Jersey|Union, NJ]]
|[[Roselle Catholic High School]]
|[[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky]]
|-
|1
|[[Jaylen Brown]]
|6–7
|220
|SF
|[[Alpharetta, Georgia|Alpharetta, GA]]
|[[Wheeler High School (Georgia)|Wheeler High School]]
|[[California Golden Bears men's basketball|California]]^
|-
|31
|[[Thomas Bryant (basketball)|Thomas Bryant]]
|6–10
|220
|C
|[[Rochester, New York|Rochester, NY]]
|[[Huntington Prep School|Huntington Prep]]
|[[Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball|Indiana]]^
|-
|13
|[[Cheick Diallo]]
|6–9
|225
|PF
|[[Centereach, New York|Centereach, NY]]
|Our Savior New American School
|[[Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball|Kansas]]^
|-
|10
|[[Henry Ellenson]]
|6–10
|230
|PF
|[[Rice Lake, Wisconsin|Rice Lake, WI]]
|[[Rice Lake High School]]
|[[Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball|Marquette]]
|-
|0
|[[Jawun Evans]]
|6–0
|180
|PG
|[[Dallas|Dallas, TX]]
|[[Justin F. Kimball High School]]
|[[Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball|Oklahoma State]]
|-
|5
|[[Luke Kennard (basketball)|Luke Kennard]]
|6–5
|180
|SG
|[[Franklin, Ohio|Franklin, OH]]
|Franklin High School
|[[Duke Blue Devils men's basketball|Duke]]
|-
|3
|[[Dedric Lawson]]
|6–8
|195
|PF
|[[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis, TN]]
|[[Hamilton High School (Memphis, Tennessee)|Hamilton High School]]
|[[Memphis Tigers men's basketball|Memphis]]
|-
|25
|[[Ben Simmons]]
|6–9
|225
|PF
|[[Melbourne|Melbourne, AUS]]
|[[Montverde Academy]]
|LSU
|-
|33
|[[Diamond Stone]]
|6–10
|250
|C
|[[Milwaukee|Milwaukee, WI]]
|[[Dominican High School (Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin)|Dominican High School]]
|[[Maryland Terrapins men's basketball|Maryland]]^
|-
|}
:^player was uncommitted when the team was announced


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| caption2 = [[Antonio Blakeney]]
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===West Roster===
===West Roster===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 75%" style="width: 75%"
*Carlton Bragg (No. 31, Kansas)
!#
*[[Jalen Brunson]] (No. 17, Villanova)
!Name
*[[Deyonta Davis]] (No. 16, Michigan State)
!Height
*[[P. J. Dozier]] (No. 25, South Carolina)
!Weight
*[[Brandon Ingram]] (No. 12, Duke)^
!Position
*Chase Jeter (No. 9, Duke)
!Hometown
*[[Malik Newman]] (No. 4, Mississippi State)^
!High school
*[[Ivan Rabb]] (No. 6, California)^
!College choice
*[[Malachi Richardson]] (No. 19, Syracuse)
|-
*[[Caleb Swanigan]] (No. 8, Purdue)^
|31
*[[Allonzo Trier]] (No. 15, Arizona)
|[[Carlton Bragg Jr.]]
*[[Stephen Zimmerman]] (No. 10, UNLV)^
|6–9
:^player was uncommited when the team was announced
|220
|PF
|[[Cleveland|Cleveland, OH]]
|[[Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School]]
|Kansas
|-
|12
|[[Jalen Brunson]]
|6–1
|180
|PG
|[[Lincolnshire, Illinois|Lincolnshire, IL]]
|[[Stevenson High School (Lincolnshire, Illinois)|Adlai E. Stevenson High School]]
|[[Villanova Wildcats men's basketball|Villanova]]
|-
|21
|[[Deyonta Davis]]
|6–9
|210
|PF
|[[Muskegon, Michigan|Muskegon, MI]]
|[[Muskegon High School]]
|[[Michigan State Spartans men's basketball|Michigan State]]
|-
|15
|[[PJ Dozier]]
|6–6
|185
|PG
|[[Columbia, South Carolina|Columbia, SC]]
|[[Spring Valley High School (South Carolina)|Spring Valley High School]]
|[[South Carolina Gamecocks men's basketball|South Carolina]]
|-
|13
|[[Brandon Ingram]]
|6–8
|198
|SF
|[[Kinston, North Carolina|Kinston, NC]]
|[[Kinston High School (North Carolina)|Kinston High School]]
|Duke^
|-
|4
|[[Chase Jeter]]
|6–10
|215
|C
|[[Las Vegas|Las Vegas, NV]]
|[[Bishop Gorman High School]]
|Duke
|-
|14
|[[Malik Newman]]
|6–3
|175
|SG
|[[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson, MS]]
|[[Callaway High School (Mississippi)|Callaway High School]]
|[[Mississippi State Bulldogs men's basketball|Mississippi State]]^
|-
|23
|[[Ivan Rabb]]
|6–11
|210
|PF
|[[Oakland, California|Oakland, CA]]
|[[Bishop O'Dowd High School]]
|California^
|-
|1
|[[Malachi Richardson]]
|6–6
|190
|SG
|[[Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey|Hamilton, NJ]]
|[[Trenton Catholic Academy]]
|[[Syracuse Orange men's basketball|Syracuse]]
|-
|50
|[[Caleb Swanigan]]
|6–8
|275
|C
|[[Fort Wayne, Indiana|Fort Wayne, IN]]
|[[Homestead High School (Indiana)|Homestead High School]]
|[[Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball|Purdue]]^
|-
|20
|[[Allonzo Trier]]
|6–4
|190
|SG
|[[Seattle|Seattle, WA]]
|[[Findlay Prep|Findlay College Prep]]
|[[Arizona Wildcats men's basketball|Arizona]]^
|-
|33
|[[Stephen Zimmerman]]
|7–0
|230
|C
|Las Vegas, NV
|Bishop Gorman High School
|[[UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball|UNLV]]^
|-
|}
*
:^player was uncommitted when the team was announced


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| image1 = 20150401 MCDAAG Carlton Bragg putback.JPG
| caption1 = Carlton Bragg
| caption1 = [[Carlton Bragg Jr.]]
| image2 = 20150401 MCDAAG Jalen Brunson drives to the hoop (3).JPG
| image2 = 20150401 MCDAAG Jalen Brunson drives to the hoop (3).JPG
| caption2 = [[Jalen Brunson]]
| caption2 = [[Jalen Brunson]]
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| caption3 = [[Deyonta Davis]]
| caption3 = [[Deyonta Davis]]
| image4 = 20150401 MCDAAG P. J. Dozier dunk (3).JPG
| image4 = 20150401 MCDAAG P. J. Dozier dunk (3).JPG
| caption4 = [[P. J. Dozier]]
| caption4 = [[PJ Dozier]]
}}
}}
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| caption1 = [[Brandon Ingram]]
| caption1 = [[Brandon Ingram]]
| image2 = 20150401 MCDAAG Chase Jeter shoots over Diamond Stone (1).JPG
| image2 = 20150401 MCDAAG Chase Jeter shoots over Diamond Stone (1).JPG
| caption2 = Chase Jeter
| caption2 = [[Chase Jeter]]
| image3 = 20150401 MCDAAG Malik Newman bringing the ball upcourt (2).JPG
| image3 = 20150401 MCDAAG Malik Newman bringing the ball upcourt (2).JPG
| caption3 = [[Malik Newman]]
| caption3 = [[Malik Newman]]
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==Results==
==Results==
The East defeated the West by a 111&ndash;91 score.<ref name=OBBS>{{cite web|url=http://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/content/aag/en/MediaCenter/2015-game-materials/2015-Results-Boys/_jcr_content/featuredcontent/everything/file.res/2015%20McDonalds%20Boys%20Final%20Box.pdf|title=Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final Statistics: EAST vs WEST: 4/1/15 8:00 pm at United Center Chicago, IL|accessdate=April 2, 2015|date=April 1, 2015|publisher=[[McDonald's All-American Game]]}}</ref> Cheick Diallo earned MVP of the game after posting 18 points and 10 rebounds, for the East team.<ref name=UCDlEoWiMg/><ref name=CDeMaWwMAAGwPG/> Five East team players (Diallo, [[Antonio Blakeney]], [[Diamond Stone]], [[Dwayne Bacon]], and [[Isaiah Briscoe]]) and four West team players (Allonzo Trier, [[Brandon Ingram]], [[P. J. Dozier]], and [[Ivan Rabb]]) reached double figures in scoring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/01/cheick-diallo-leads-east-to-mcdonalds-all-american-game-victory/|title=Cheick Diallo leads East to McDonald’s All-American Game victory|accessdate=April 2, 2015|date=April 1, 2015|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]}}</ref>
The East defeated the West by a 111&ndash;91 score.<ref name=OBBS>{{cite web|url=http://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/content/aag/en/MediaCenter/2015-game-materials/2015-Results-Boys/_jcr_content/featuredcontent/everything/file.res/2015%20McDonalds%20Boys%20Final%20Box.pdf|title=Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final Statistics: EAST vs WEST: 4/1/15 8:00 pm at United Center Chicago, IL|access-date=April 2, 2015|date=April 1, 2015|publisher=[[McDonald's All-American Game]]}}</ref> Cheick Diallo earned MVP of the game after posting 18 points and 10 rebounds, for the East team.<ref name=UCDlEoWiMg/><ref name=CDeMaWwMAAGwPG/> Five East team players (Diallo, [[Antonio Blakeney]], [[Diamond Stone]], [[Dwayne Bacon]], and [[Isaiah Briscoe]]) and four West team players (Allonzo Trier, [[Brandon Ingram]], [[PJ Dozier]], and [[Ivan Rabb]]) reached double figures in scoring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/01/cheick-diallo-leads-east-to-mcdonalds-all-american-game-victory/|title=Cheick Diallo leads East to McDonald's All-American Game victory|access-date=April 2, 2015|date=April 1, 2015|publisher=[[NBC Sports]]}}</ref>
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2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game
Cheick Diallo being honored as MVP
East West
111 91
1st half2nd half Total
East 4962 111
West 4645 91
DateApril 1, 2015
VenueUnited Center, Chicago, Illinois
MVPCheick Diallo
RefereesSteve Honacki, John Washo, Kevin Grayer
Halftime showJesse White Tumbling Team
NetworkESPN
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The 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game is an All-star basketball game that was played on April 1, 2015, at the United Center in Chicago, home of the Chicago Bulls. It was the 38th annual McDonald's All-American Game for high school boys. The game's rosters features the best and most highly recruited blue chip boys high school basketball players graduating in 2015. Chicago, which became the first city to host the game in back-to-back years in 2012,[1] continues to host the game annually for the fifth consecutive time.[2][3] When the rosters for the game were announced on January 28, 15 of the 24 players had committed to Division I basketball programs; Duke and LSU led the field with two commits each.[4]

On March 10, 2015, Ben Simmons was named the Morgan Wootten Award winner, regarded as the McDonald's All-American national player of the year award. In the game, the East team—led by MVP Cheick Diallo's 18 points and 10 rebounds—defeated the West team by a 111–91 margin. In the associated Jam Fest, Dwayne Bacon, Luke Kennard and Jalen Brunson won the slam dunk contest, three-point shooting contest and skills competition, respectively.

Rosters

2015 All-American Boys game coaches Bruce Kelley (left) and Robert Smith (right) during the March 29 closed practice

At the time of the roster announcement the 24 players included 22 of the top 25 players according to the 2015 ESPN 100.[4] The two highest rated players (Ben Simmons and Jaylen Brown) were both named to the East team.[4][5] The West team roster was highlighted by Malik Newman.[3] Based on ratings at ESPN.com, the highest rated eligible player not invited was number 18 ranked Texas A&M signee Tyler Davis.[4] However, according to 247Sports.com's composite ranking, the highest rated non-invitee was 15th-ranked Arizona signee Ray Smith.[5] Nine uncommitted players at the time of the roster announcement was regarded as a high total and was higher than the total of two the year before.[4][5] Kentucky signee Skal Labissière (number 3 at ESPN and number 5 at 247Sports.com) was not eligible due to his athletic ineligibility after transferring.[4][5] As of gametime, 8 players remained undecided on their college affiliations.[6] 5 of the players were scheduled to begin play in the Dick's Sporting Goods High School Nationals the following day.[7]

Halftime performers Jesse White Tumbling Team

On March 10, 2015, Simmons was named the Morgan Wootten Award winner, given annually to the best male McDonald's All-American player who exemplifies outstanding character, exhibits leadership and embodies the values of being a student-athlete in the classroom and in the community. In doing so, he joined Austin Rivers (2011) as the only Florida high schoolers to win the award.[8] In the week prior to the game Diamond Stone committed to Maryland.[9] Also, Jaylen Brown made news that week for a stop sign violation, but his participation in the game was not in jeopardy.[10] Henry Ellenson endured a broken hand on March 20 in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 2 semifinals,[11] and he did not play in the McDonald's All-American game.[12][13]

The POWERADE Jam Fest was held at the Gerald Ratner Center of the University of Chicago on March 30. The slam dunk contest included Kristine Anigwe, who was attempting to become the first girl to win the dunk contest since Candace Parker won the 2004 contest.[14] Dwayne Bacon won the dunk contest against finalist Stephen Zimmerman with dunks that included a dunk over Jalen Rose who stood in front of the basket, while Anigwe failed to complete a dunk.[15] Luke Kennard won the boys three-point shooting contest over finalists Jalen Brunson and Antonio Blakeney.[16] Brunson won the boys Skills Competition over finalists Carlton Bragg Jr. and Isaiah Briscoe.[17]

Luke Kennard won the Jack Daly Award for sportsmanship

Following the game, Thomas Bryant committed to Indiana on April 4.[18][19] On April 10, Caleb Swanigan committed to Michigan State (joining Davis).[20] Ivan Rabb committed to California on April 13.[21] Zimmerman committed to UNLV on April 16.[22] Newman committed to Mississippi State on April 24.[23] North Carolina native, Brandon Ingram, who had risen to #3 overall in the ESPN 100 prior to his announcement, selected Duke (joining Kennard and Jeter) on April 27.[24] The following day, Diallo committed to Kansas (joining Bragg).[25] Jaylen Brown committed to California (joining Rabb) on May 1.[26] On May 7, Swaningan decommitted from Michigan State.[27] Then on May 19, he committed to Purdue.[28]

East Roster

# Name Height Weight Position Hometown High school College choice
4 Dwayne Bacon 6–6 209 SG Lakeland, FL Oak Hill Academy Florida State
2 Antonio Blakeney 6–4 170 SG Orlando, FL Oak Ridge High School LSU
12 Isaiah Briscoe 6–3 200 PG Union, NJ Roselle Catholic High School Kentucky
1 Jaylen Brown 6–7 220 SF Alpharetta, GA Wheeler High School California^
31 Thomas Bryant 6–10 220 C Rochester, NY Huntington Prep Indiana^
13 Cheick Diallo 6–9 225 PF Centereach, NY Our Savior New American School Kansas^
10 Henry Ellenson 6–10 230 PF Rice Lake, WI Rice Lake High School Marquette
0 Jawun Evans 6–0 180 PG Dallas, TX Justin F. Kimball High School Oklahoma State
5 Luke Kennard 6–5 180 SG Franklin, OH Franklin High School Duke
3 Dedric Lawson 6–8 195 PF Memphis, TN Hamilton High School Memphis
25 Ben Simmons 6–9 225 PF Melbourne, AUS Montverde Academy LSU
33 Diamond Stone 6–10 250 C Milwaukee, WI Dominican High School Maryland^
^player was uncommitted when the team was announced
Dwayne Bacon
Antonio Blakeney
Isaiah Briscoe
Jaylen Brown
Thomas Bryant
Cheick Diallo
Henry Ellenson
Jawun Evans
Luke Kennard
Dedric Lawson
Ben Simmons
Diamond Stone

West Roster

# Name Height Weight Position Hometown High school College choice
31 Carlton Bragg Jr. 6–9 220 PF Cleveland, OH Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Kansas
12 Jalen Brunson 6–1 180 PG Lincolnshire, IL Adlai E. Stevenson High School Villanova
21 Deyonta Davis 6–9 210 PF Muskegon, MI Muskegon High School Michigan State
15 PJ Dozier 6–6 185 PG Columbia, SC Spring Valley High School South Carolina
13 Brandon Ingram 6–8 198 SF Kinston, NC Kinston High School Duke^
4 Chase Jeter 6–10 215 C Las Vegas, NV Bishop Gorman High School Duke
14 Malik Newman 6–3 175 SG Jackson, MS Callaway High School Mississippi State^
23 Ivan Rabb 6–11 210 PF Oakland, CA Bishop O'Dowd High School California^
1 Malachi Richardson 6–6 190 SG Hamilton, NJ Trenton Catholic Academy Syracuse
50 Caleb Swanigan 6–8 275 C Fort Wayne, IN Homestead High School Purdue^
20 Allonzo Trier 6–4 190 SG Seattle, WA Findlay College Prep Arizona^
33 Stephen Zimmerman 7–0 230 C Las Vegas, NV Bishop Gorman High School UNLV^
^player was uncommitted when the team was announced
Carlton Bragg Jr.
Jalen Brunson
Deyonta Davis
PJ Dozier
Brandon Ingram
Chase Jeter
Malik Newman
Ivan Rabb
Malachi Richardson
Caleb Swanigan
Allonzo Trier
Stephen Zimmerman

Bruce Kelley of the Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland coached the East team, while Robert Smith of Chicago's Simeon Career Academy coached the West team.[4]

Results

The East defeated the West by a 111–91 score.[29] Cheick Diallo earned MVP of the game after posting 18 points and 10 rebounds, for the East team.[6][7] Five East team players (Diallo, Antonio Blakeney, Diamond Stone, Dwayne Bacon, and Isaiah Briscoe) and four West team players (Allonzo Trier, Brandon Ingram, PJ Dozier, and Ivan Rabb) reached double figures in scoring.[30]

April 1, 2015
08:30
East 111–91 West
Scoring by half: 49–46, 62–45
Pts: Cheick Diallo 18
Rebs: Diallo/Ben Simmons 10
Asts: Jawun Evans 4		 Pts: Allonzo Trier 17
Rebs: Deyonta Davis 9
Asts: Malik Newman 5
United Center, Chicago, IL
Referees: Steve Honacki, John Washo, Kevin Grayer

Notes

  1. ^ "Chicago to Host McDonald's All-American Again in 2012". SLAM Magazine. October 24, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
  2. ^ Jordan, Jason (October 24, 2012). "McDonald's All American Games to stay in Chicago". USA Today. Archived from the original on April 12, 2013. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
  3. ^ a b O'Donnell, Ricky (January 28, 2015). "Ben Simmons, Jaylen Brown lead 2015 McDonald's All-American Game rosters". SB Nation. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Borzello, Jeff (January 28, 2015). "East, West rosters unveiled". ESPN. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
  5. ^ a b c d Vecenie, Sam (January 28, 2015). "2015 McDonald's All-American game participants selected". CBS Sports. Retrieved February 5, 2015.
  6. ^ a b "Undecided Cheick Diallo leads East over West in McDonald's game". ESPN. Associated Press. April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Jordan, Jason (April 2, 2015). "Chieck Diallo earns MVP as East wins McDonald's All American Game with Photo Gallery". USA Today. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  8. ^ Biancardi, Paul (March 10, 2015). "Ben Simmons wins Wootten Award". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
  9. ^ Borzello, Jeff (March 27, 2015). "Diamond Stone commits to Terps". ESPN. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
  10. ^ Halley, Jim (March 26, 2015). "McDonald's All American Jaylen Brown arrested on traffic charges". USA Today. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
  11. ^ Stewart, Mark (March 21, 2015). "Marquette recruit Henry Ellenson has broken hand, won't play D2 title game". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  12. ^ Pearson, Zack (March 31, 2015). "Marquette recruit Henry Ellenson to miss McDonald's All American Game". Milwaukee Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  13. ^ Velazquez, Matt (March 30, 2015). "Henry Ellenson out of McDonald's All-American Game, Nike Hoops Summit". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  14. ^ Hendricks, Maggie (March 30, 2014). "Kristine Anigwe: Meet the girl battling the boys in McDonald's All American dunk contest". USA Today. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  15. ^ Jordan, Jason (March 30, 2014). "Oak Hill's Dwayne Bacon wins slam dunk crown at McDonald's All American Game". USA Today. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  16. ^ Jordan, Jason (March 30, 2014). "Ohio sharpshooter Luke Kennard takes 3-point title at McDonald's All American Game". USA Today. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  17. ^ Jordan, Jason (March 30, 2014). "Jalen Brunson wins skills competition at McDonald's All American Game". USA Today. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  18. ^ Borzello, Jeff (April 4, 2015). "Indiana adds 22nd-ranked Thomas Bryant to recruiting class". ESPN. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  19. ^ Phillips, Scott (April 4, 2015). "Indiana lands Class of 2015 All-American big man Thomas Bryant". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  20. ^ Borzello, Jeff (April 10, 2015). "Caleb Swanigan, No. 8 in ESPN 100, commits to Michigan St". ESPN. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  21. ^ Borzello, Jeff (April 13, 2015). "Coveted prospect Ivan Rabb chooses California over Arizona". ESPN. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  22. ^ Borzello, Jeff (April 16, 2015). "Stephen Zimmerman, five-star senior center, joins strong UNLV class". ESPN. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
  23. ^ Borzello, Jeff (April 24, 2015). "Top recruit Malik Newman commits to Mississippi State". ESPN. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  24. ^ Borzello, Jeff (April 27, 2015). "Brandon Ingram headed to Duke". ESPN. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
  25. ^ Biancardi, Paul (April 28, 2015). "No. 7 recruit PF Cheick Diallo says he has committed to Kansas Jayhawks". ESPN. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
  26. ^ Borzello, Jeff (May 1, 2015). "Jaylen Brown commits to Cal". ESPN. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  27. ^ Goodman, Jeff (May 7, 2015). "Sources: Caleb Swanigan decommits from Michigan State Spartans". ESPN. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  28. ^ Borzello, Jeff (May 19, 2015). "Caleb Swanigan commits to Purdue". ESPN. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
  29. ^ "Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final Statistics: EAST vs WEST: 4/1/15 8:00 pm at United Center Chicago, IL" (PDF). McDonald's All-American Game. April 1, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  30. ^ "Cheick Diallo leads East to McDonald's All-American Game victory". NBC Sports. April 1, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
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