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NCAA Basketball Recruiting: McDonald’s All-American Game takeaways

By Lukas Harkins

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 27: Members of the East team celebrate after the 2019 McDonald's High School Boys All-American Game on March 27, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 27: Members of the East team celebrate after the 2019 McDonald's High School Boys All-American Game on March 27, 2019 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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MARIETTA, GA – MARCH 25: Anthony Edwards reacts. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade)
MARIETTA, GA – MARCH 25: Anthony Edwards reacts. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade) /

Who were the other top performers?

Anthony Edwards (No. 2): An athletic freak, Anthony Edwards showed flashes of being an elite forward at both the college and professional levels. He is an extremely explosive player and that results in some highlight plays. In addition, he flashed his all-around game in the McDAAG by posting 12 points (5-for-8 FG), 2 rebounds, and 3 assists. The numbers, though, do not show the full story of Edwards’ game, as his power cannot be summarized in a box score. He is committed to play at Georgia.

Isaiah Stewart (No. 6): One of the most physical players on the court, Stewart has the ability to abuse defenders in the paint. He runs the floor exceeding well, finishes well around the basket, and plays through contact quite well. An efficient scorer, he added 16 points (8-for-11 FG) and five rebounds in the contest. He will be headed to Washington to play next season.

Tyrese Maxey (No. 9): This class, in general, lacks elite-level shooters at the top of the rankings. Because of this, the low shooting percentages from deep in the McDonald’s All-American Game should not have been a surprise. Tyrese Maxey was the only player to bury more than one 3-pointer as he went 3-for-6 from distance en route to scoring 13 points. Maxey is one of the most fun players in this class with his excitement and all-around skill level. He is committed to Kentucky.

Scottie Lewis (No. 12): Scottie Lewis is arguably the best defender in the entire class. At 6-foot-5 with a lengthy wingspan, he can cover multiple positions and is extremely aggressive in pressuring the ball. He flashed exactly why he is so highly regarded on that end of the floor in the event while coming away with four steals. He also chipped in 10 points (4-for-7 FG) on the game, showing his two-way potential. Lewis will be a star for Florida.

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (No. 15): Jeremiah Robinson-Earl was not at his best in the McDAAG but did impact the game in a number of ways, especially defensively. A highly-active athlete who defends at a high level, Robinson-Earl proved his worth at the event. During the game, he posted 13 points (5-for-9 FG) and four rebounds but also turned the ball over five times. He is committed to play at Villanova under head coach Jay Wright and was named the “Most College-Ready” by Rivals’ Corey Evans.

Wendell Moore (No. 22): The only player to shoot 100% from the floor in the McDAAG, Wendell Moore went 5-for-5 from the floor in the event. He finished with 13 points and also recorded two assists and two steals. Moore is mostly a defensive-minded wing but he showed his scoring acumen in this one. If he scores consistently at the college level to go with excellent defense, he will be a nightmare matchup. Moore is committed to play at Duke.

Oscar Tshiebwe (No. 24): Easily one of the best performers in the game, Tshiebwe showed that he is a college-ready athlete with the strength needed to compete on the inside. He dominated the glass in this matchup and also showed that he can be a strong rim-protector as well. Tshiebwe is seemingly always giving max effort and that even showed in an All-Star Game. He was the only player to record a double-double at the event, recording 12 points (5-for-7 FG) and 10 rebounds. Tshiebwe is committed to West Virginia.

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