Napa Basketball Player Selected To McDonald's All American Games

NAPA, CA — Local Napa basketball standout Aden Holloway was presented Sunday with an honoree jersey that will be displayed in Napa for years to come.

The jersey was a way to recognize Holloway for his selection to play on one of high school basketball's biggest stages: the McDonald's All American Games. He was one of 48 players — 24 boys and 24 girls — selected from more than 722 nominees from across the United States. Players were nominated by a high school coach, athletic director, principal or member of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee.

To rising basketball stars, a McDonald’s All American Games nomination is the culmination of hard work and determination spanning many years of constant grind in the gym to become one of basketball’s elite. This class of nominees will follow in the footsteps of all-time legends, like Shaquille O’Neal, Candace Parker, Kobe Bryant, A’ja Wilson, Trae Young, Breanna Stewart and so many more, when they face off at Toyota Center in Houston this March.

“Providing a national platform to elevate and honor these players is what the McDonald’s All American Games is all about,” said Joe Wootten, McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee Chairman. “We’ve been doing this for over four decades and have seen some truly amazing kids come through this iconic program. That’s why this moment is so special…the history, prestige and all that comes with it. These players are joining a long list of icons to be named nominees to the Games and it’s something that will never be taken away.”

Holloway, a senior point guard at Prolific Prep of Napa Christian, received 14 collegiate offers and signed with Auburn University.

Sunday's jersey ceremony took place ahead of Prolific Prep’s game against SFBA Trinity Prep from Nevada at the Crush in the Valley 2 basketball event.

The 2023 McDonald’s All American Girls Game will air on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time on ESPN2 and the Boys Game will immediately follow on ESPN at 9 p.m. Eastern time.

Holloway, who is originally from Matthews, North Carolina, will play on the Boys East team.

“On behalf of McDonald’s, we’re so proud of every nominee and know how much hard work went into this achievement," said Vicki Chancellor, Atlanta-based McDonald’s owner/operator and chair of McDonald’s USA Franchisee Marketing Committee. "It’s important we take a moment to highlight the achievements of these athletes from across the country and celebrate their new status as a McDonald’s All American Games nominee."