McDonald's Announces Player Nominations, Ticket Sales for 2015 McDonald's All American Games
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Jan 14, 2015) - Today, McDonald's announced the list of high school seniors nominated for the 2015 McDonald's All American Games, taking place on April 1 at Chicago's United Center. The nominees from across the country are now eligible to make the final team of 24 boys and 24 girls that will be selected to play in the 2015 Games. The final teams will be announced during the McDonald's All American Games Selection Show on ESPNU on Jan. 28 at 5 p.m. CT.
Nationally, 823 players from 47 states and the District of Columbia were nominated for the 2015 McDonald's All American Games. California topped the list of states with the most nominated players with 99, followed by Florida (67), Texas (63) and Georgia (36). 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 mcdaag.com.
"The 823 high school basketball players who were nominated for the 2015 McDonald's All American Games represent the finest high school basketball talent in the country," said Morgan Wootten, McDonald's All American Games Selection Committee Chairman. "We are privileged to acknowledge these students for their success on the court, in the classroom and in the community, and look forward to announcing the final roster of 24 girls and 24 boys later this month."
2015 McDonald's All American Games Tickets and Behind the Scenes Fan Experience
Fans interested in attending the McDonald's
All American Games at the United Center on April 1 can purchase tickets beginning Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. CT. In conjunction with tickets going on sale, fans who purchase a ticket on Ticketmaster.com
prior to Feb. 17 will be automatically entered for a chance to win the first-ever McDonald's All American Games Behind the Scenes Fan Experience. The sweepstakes will allow 10 lucky fans
and a guest to get a behind the scenes look at the 2015 team in action while they are in Chicago. The exclusive experience includes: access to a closed practice and scrimmage, media day, Games
merchandise and a program book. More information and Official Rules are available at http://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/aag/en/rules.html