Two UNC Commits to Play in McDonald’s All-American Game

These two Tar Heels earned a selection to one of high school basketball’s biggest games.

Tonight, the annual McDonald’s All-American game will take place in Houston, Texas. Among those playing will be Drake Powell and Ian Jackson, two 5-star UNC commits. They have both been standout players for their high school and AAU teams, earning them the honor to play in this prestigious event.

Tar Heel Commits

Drake Powell– A 5-star wing, Powell is from Pittsboro, North Carolina. He is ranked as the #10 player in high school basketball and the #2 small forward. Over the last year, he has been one of the biggest risers in the rankings.

Ian Jackson– An elite scorer, Jackson is a 5-star shooting guard who has been dominant against some of the best talent in the country. He is ranked #9 overall and the #4 shooting guard.

McDonald’s All-American List

East Team

Jalil Bethea- Miami

John Bol- Ole Miss

Isaiah Evans- Duke

Cooper Flagg- Duke

Boogie Fland- Kentucky

Ian Jackson- North Carolina

Liam McNeely- Uncommitted

Tahaad Pettiford- Auburn

Jayden Quaintance- Kentucky

Derik Queen- Maryland

Bryson Tucker- Indiana

West Team

Ace Bailey- Rutgers

Flory Bidunga- Kansas

Carter Bryant- Arizona

Vazoumana Diallo- Washington

VJ Edgecombe- Baylor

Donavan Freeman- Syracuse

Dylan Harper- Rutgers

Richard Johnson- Texas

Karter Knox- Kentucky

Trent Perry- Uncommitted

Derrion Reid- Alabama

Aiden Sherrell- Alabama

Tune in tonight to watch these future Tar Heels compete against the best in high school basketball. The game will start at 9 p.m. on ESPN!

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