New Jersey Players Nominated For McDonald's All American Games

Press release from McDonald’s USA:

Jan. 12, 2023

Today marks another defining moment in basketball history – 722 of the nation’s elite girls and boys high school basketball players have been nominated for the chance to shine on one of basketball’s elite stages: the McDonald’s All American Games. This includes 10 athletes from across Southern New Jersey – who follow in the footsteps of legendary players who have given their all on the court – the culmination of hard work and determination spanning many years to become one of basketball’s best.

Players were nominated by a high school coach, athletic director, principal or member of the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee based upon this criteria. The local players from Southern New Jersey nominated for the chance to play in the 2023 McDonald’s All American Games are:

• Quanirah Cherry-Montague, Atlantic City High School, Atlantic City
• Margaret Cavanaugh, St. Rose High School, Belmar
• Rosie Scognamiglio, St. Rose High School, Belmar
• Aaron Bradshaw, Camden High School, Camden
• DJ Wagner Jr., Camden High School, Camden
• Aaryn Battle, Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill
• Kassidy Thompson, Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill
• Hannah Hidalgo, Paul VI High School, Haddonfield
• Jada Jacobs, Burlington County Institute of Technology Medford Campus, Medford
• Emma Steidle, Clearview Regional High School, Mullica Hill

The new class of nominees joins a legendary group of athletes who, over four decades, have been nominated for a chance to play in the nation’s premiere showcase – including Shaquille O’Neal, Candace Parker, Anthony Davis, Maya Moore, Trae Young, Breanna Stewart, and many more of your favorite hoopers.

A complete list of 2023 McDonald’s All American Games Nominees is available at mcdaag.com.

The top 24 girls and 24 boys will be revealed Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 on NBA Today between 3-4 p.m. ET on ESPN and announced across ESPN’s various social and digital platforms.

Tickets to the 2023 McDonald’s All American Games and POWERADE® Jam Fest will be available beginning Tuesday, January 24 at mcdaag.com. For those who can’t make it out, tune in to the POWERADE Jam Fest on Monday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The 2023 McDonald’s All American Girls Game will air on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and the Boys Game will immediately follow on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET.

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