Purcell Marian standout, Cincinnati commits selected for 48th annual McDonald’s All American Game
The McDonald’s All American Games are headed to the basketball mecca of Brooklyn for the first time ever, descending on Barclays Center for a showdown featuring basketball’s future all-stars. McDonald’s this week announced the final rosters for the game.
Purcell Marian High School standout and University of Cincinnati commitment Darianna Alexander will take the court representing the Girls West Team in this year’s game. University of Cincinnati commit Shon Abaev of Calvary Christian Academy in Florida will join the Boys East Team.
For almost five decades, the McDonald’s All American Games have been a red thread connecting some of the game’s most elite players. And today, the Selection Committee has revealed the next group of 48 athletes to hold the most prestigious honor in high school basketball.
The final group of 24 girls and 24 boys were hand-selected by a collection of the game’s top analysts, prep scouts, media and coaches, from hundreds of potential high school players. This next generation of players represent communities from across the nation, each looking to make their own unique mark on the Games’ rich history, continuing a 48-year legacy of impact both on and off the court.
Community has remained a key fixture in the Games’ mission since its founding and this year is no different. At the 2025 Games, McDonald’s is taking its commitment to community a step further with new and continued investments in neighborhood networks and local organizations such as Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®). The Games will once again benefit RMHC through its network of local Chapters, and fans can join in supporting RMHC and the Brooklyn community through various Games Week activities.
There many ways to be part of the action:
• Pre-Games Warm-Up: The Sprite Jam Fest, featuring a 3-Point Contest, dunk competition and a knockout game, will be held on Monday, March 31. Ticket information will be provided at a later date.
• The Main Event: Tickets to the 2025 McDonald’s All American Games at Barclays Center on Tuesday, April 1 are now available through ticketmaster.com or by visiting mcdaag.com.
• Tune In: Fans can tune in on ESPN and ESPN2. The Sprite Jam Fest will air Monday, March 31 at 7:15 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The 2025 McDonald’s All American Games will start with the Girls Game on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and the Boys Game will immediately follow on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET.
Follow @McDAAG on X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest news and announcements ahead of the 2025 McDonald’s All American Games.
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