Previewing the 2026 McDonald's All American boys' game
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Key Points:
- The McDonald's All American boys' basketball game returns this week in Glendale, Arizona, featuring the top 24 senior high school prospects, all ranked within the ESPN 100, including the top seven players in the class.
- Key individual matchups to watch include No. 1 Tyran Stokes, a powerful and skilled point forward, against No. 6 Bruce Branch III, a versatile 3-point shooter and defender; and No. 2 Jordan Smith, a tenacious two-way player, versus No. 4 Caleb Holt, a strong combo guard with defensive prowess.
- Other notable battles feature No. 13 Deron Rippey Jr. against No. 7 Jason Crowe, both aggressive scorers and playmakers; No. 5 Christian Collins, an athletic defender and scorer, versus No. 11 Anthony Thompson, a skilled shooter with a long wingspan; and No. 3 Cameron Williams, a versatile big man, facing No. 15 Adonis Ratliff, a sharp shooter and rim protector.
- The event also includes the Sprite Jam Fest with shooting, dunk, and skills contests on Monday, followed by the Girls' and Boys' All-American Games on Tuesday, all broadcast on ESPN networks.
