McDonald’s All-American Nominees Announced

Press Release | Tuesday, January 7th, 2014

McDonald’s has announced its list of high school seniors who have been nominated for the 2014 McDonald’s All American Games, taking place on April 2 at Chicago’s United Center. The final team of 24 boys and 24 girls who will be selected to play in the 2014 Games will be announced during the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Show on ESPNU on January 29 at 5:00 p.m. CT.

Nearly 1,000 players from 44 states and the District of Columbia were nominated for the 2014 McDonald’s All American Games. Ohio boasts the highest number of nominees this year (121), followed by Texas (97), Iowa (72), New York (63) and New Jersey (56).

Players were nominated by high school coaches, athletic directors, principals and members of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee. The complete list of nominees is available at www.mcdaag.com.

“This year’s list of McDonald’s All American Games Nominees represents the finest prep talent across the country, and we are thrilled to present nearly 1,000 players with this once in a lifetime honor.” Said Morgan Wootten, McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee Chairman. “Today we celebrate this list of nominees, from which the final teams of 24 girls and 24 boys will emerge.”

Here is the list of nominated players from New England:

Connecticut - Kahari Beaufort, East Hartford High School; Cane Broome, St. Thomas More School: Paschal Chukwu, Fairfield College Prep; Obi Momah, Farmington High School; Eric Paschal, St. thomas More School; Isaac Vann, Bunnell High School.

Maine - Isaiah Bess, Hampden Academy; Aaron Calixte, Lee Academy; Dustin Cole, Bonny Eagle High School.

Massachusetts - Alec Brennan, Milton Academy; Matt Cimino, Worcester Academy; Dimitri Floras, MacDuffie School; Malik James, Notre Dame Prep; Sem Kroon, Northfield Mount Hermon; Tyler Nelson, Central Catholic High School; Jeff Spellman, Beaver Country Day School; Jacquil Taylor, Beaver Country Day School.

New Hampshire - Mike Leblanc, New Hampton School; Kevin Zabo, Brewster Academy

Rhode Island - Bonzie Colson, St. Andrew's School; Kealen Ives, Classical High School

**Disclaimer – The New England Recruiting Report has no association with the McDonald’s All-American Game, nor any part in the nomination process.