The McDonald's All American Game has a rich history. It's been an annual occurrence since 1978, and legends such as Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, LeBron James and many more have participated in the high school basketball showcase over the years.
The 2024 edition is set to be held Tuesday night in Houston. It'll be a great opportunity for fans to get an advance look at some of the young players who could eventually develop into the sport's top stars.
Later this year, these players will join the college ranks. But it may not be too long before they're competing in the NBA.
Here's a look at the top players participating in the 2024 McDonald's All American Game.
2024 McDonald's All American Game Info
When: Tuesday, April 2
Where: Toyota Center, Houston
Start Time: 9 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Live Stream: ESPN App
The 2024 McDonald's All-American Game roster can be found here.
Cooper Flagg, SF (Duke)
Cooper Flagg is a 6'9" forward out of Montverde (Fla.) Academy who is the consensus No. 1 overall prospect in the 2024 class. He is ranked No. 1 in both the 247Sports and 247Sports Composite rankings.
After committing to Duke last Oct. 30, he signed on Nov. 8. So the Blue Devils have already locked in their potential top player for the 2024-25 season, when they'll look to go deeper into the NCAA men's basketball tournament after losing in the Elite Eight this year.
Flagg has a strong all-around game and uses his size to his advantage. During his senior season, he averaged 16.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.7 blocks over 30 games.
Ace Bailey, SF (Rutgers)
Although Flagg is the No. 1 recruit in the 2024 class, Ace Bailey (consensus No. 2) is also an impressive prospect. And he's already been standing out during the scrimmages leading up to the McDonald's All-American Game.
Bailey, who is coming out of McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Ga., has been signed to play for Rutgers since last Nov. 11. He had been committed to play for the Scarlet Knights since Jan. 15, 2023.
During his senior season at McEachern, he averaged 32.5 points, 15.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.4 blocks per game. He put up those incredible numbers while leading his team to a 26-6 record and a state championship.
Dylan Harper, PG (Rutgers)
Another future Rutgers standout will also be participating in the McDonald's All American Game, as combo guard Dylan Harper has signed to play for the Scarlet Knights since Dec. 6.
A standout at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, N.J., he will join Bailey to form a potent duo during the upcoming season.
Harper is the No. 3 recruit in the 2024 class, per the 247Sports Composite rankings. At 6'5", he has the potential to be a force in the backcourt at Rutgers.
During his senior season at Don Bosco Prep, Harper averaged 22.4 points over 27 games. His scoring ability should make him fun to watch at the next level, especially as he pairs with another dynamic player in Bailey.
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