Let’s Run it Back! The McDonald’s All American Games Will Return to Houston this April
2024 nominees also announced as final rosters will be revealed later this month

(CHICAGO — Jan. 9, 2024) – It’s official, the McDonald’s All American Games will head back to Clutch City this April as the next generation of high school basketball greats get set to square off on April 2 at Toyota Center in Houston. Last March, the 2023 class left it all on the court as fans were treated to the highest scoring girls’ game in history and a boys matchup that came down to the wire. Now, it’s time to do it all over again with a whole new class of all-stars when the top 48 high school basketball players take the court this April.

Complete list of nominees — 2024 McDonald’s All-American Nominees

OHIO

BOYS

  • Jonathan Powell Centerville High School Centerville OH
  • Tyler McKinley Winton Woods High School Cincinnati OH
  • Jesse McCullough Lutheran High School East ClevelandHeights OH
  • Jesse Burris Rutherford B. Hayes High School Delaware OH
  • Damarius Owens Western Reserve Academy Hudson OH
  • Royce Parham Western Reserve Academy Hudson OH
  • Braylen Nash New Albany High School New Albany OH

GIRLS

  • Kamryn Grant Africentric Early College High School Columbus OH
  • Natiah Nelson Africentric Early College High School Columbus OH
  • Corri Vermilya Loudonville High School Loudonville OH
  • Berry Wallace Pickerington Central High School Pickerington OH
  • Bree Allen Fairland High School Proctorville OH
  • Kylee Bruce Fairland High School Proctorville OH
  • Kendall Braden Toledo Christian High School Toledo OH
  • Sinai Douglas Start High School Toledo OH

INDIANA

Alli Harness, Flory Bidunga and Jordyn Poole

BOYS

  • Justin Sims Chesterton High School Chesterton IN
  • Tyler Parrish Chesterton High School Chesterton IN
  • Evan Haywood Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Indianapolis IN
  • Anthony Fields Cathedral High School Indianapolis IN
  • Flory Bidunga Kokomo High School Kokomo IN
  • Ace Buckner Jr. La Lumiere School La Porte IN
  • Steven Solano La Lumiere School La Porte IN

Girls

  • Chloe Spreen Bedford North Lawrence High School Bedford IN
  • Ava Ziolkowksi Crown Point High School Crown Point IN
  • Avery Kelley Reitz Memorial High School Evansville IN
  • Alli Harness Carroll Junior-Senior High School Flora IN
  • Jordyn Poole Fort Wayne Snider High School Fort Wayne IN
  • Rachel Wirts Center Grove High School Greenwood IN
  • Reagan Wilson Noblesville High School Noblesville IN
  • Juliann Woodard Jennings County High School North Vernon IN
  • Ava Melendez Portage High School Portage IN
  • Faith Wiseman Indian Creek Senior High School Trafalgar IN

The McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee has also announced the 724 girls and boys basketball players nominated for the chance to play in the Games this April. This class of nominees are vying for a spot among high school basketball’s elite company – joining names like Candace Parker, Trae Young, Caitlin Clark, Jayson Tatum, Angel Reese, Kevin Durant, Breanna Stewart and so many others. This year’s nominees span far and wide with 43 states plus the District of Columbia represented among the class. States like Texas led the group with 69 nominees, followed by California at 66 nominees and Florida at 64 nominees. Players were nominated by a high school coach, athletic director, principal or member of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee based upon this criteria. A complete list of 2024 McDonald’s All American Games Nominees is available at mcdaag.com.

,Joe Wootten, McDonald’s All-American Games Selection Committee Chairman

“This moment is really a culmination of the hard work each of these athletes have put into this game – all those long hours on the court, in the gym and classroom. My father, Morgan Wootten, co-founded this game over four decades ago, giving high school athletes a national platform to showcase their skills on the biggest stage. It means so much to me and my family to continue his legacy and give athletes this special moment to shine.”

The McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee – comprised of some of the nation’s most
knowledgeable high school analysts, prep scouts, media, and basketball coaches – will soon narrow down the list of nominees to the final 48 players named to the Games’ final rosters. The top 24 girls and 24 boys will be revealed Tuesday, January 23 on NBA Today between 3-4 p.m. ET on ESPN and announced across ESPN’s various social and digital platforms.


Jonathan Miles, Houston-based McDonald’s Owner/Operator

“Having the Games here in Houston last March was so special – it was an experience to remember as fans were treated to two amazing games between some of the best in high school basketball. “I can’t wait for Toyota Center to be rocking again as the newest class of McDonald’s All Americans take the court in April.”


Tickets to the 2024 McDonald’s All American Games and the Jam Fest will be available beginning Tuesday, Jan. 23 at mcdaag.com. For those who can’t make it, tune in to the Jam Fest on Monday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The 2024 McDonald’s All American Girls Game will air on Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and the Boys Game will immediately follow on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET.


The McDonald’s All American Games have benefitted Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) and its network of local Chapters since their inception. RMHC helps bring communities together to support
children and families throughout their healthcare journey by providing comfort, care and vital resources, when it’s needed most.


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