Bronny James makes 2023 McDonald's All-American Game: Breaking down East, West basketball rosters

James, averaging 14 points, 5.4 boards, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals, is the most famous high school athlete in the country, but wasn't a show-in for the highly-competitive selection. He is the No. 28 prospect in the ESPN 100, No. 34 recruit in the country per 247 Sports and No. 29 according to On3.

The storied game takes place March 28 at 6 p.m. (Pacific Time) in Houston, Tex. and will be televised nationally on ESPN.

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The 46th annual event will be played March 28 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Tex. The boys game starts at 6 p.m. and the girls game is at 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Tickets are available on mcdaag.com.

Here is a full breakdown of the rosters:

West

Omaha Biliew, Waukee Senior (Iowa)

Biliew led Waukee past crosstown rival Northwest last week and then signed autographs for the fans after the game. The 6-foot-8 forward gets a lot of attention for his thunderous dunks, but the Iowa State signee can also step out and hit the 3. Biliew returned to Waukee after playing for Link Academy as a junior.

Isaiah Collier, Wheeler (Ga.)

Collier doesn't need to score to control a game, but he'll pour it on if it's there. The unselfish superstar point guard is 247 Sports' No. 1-ranked senior recruit and will be playing for USC next season. One of his highlights of this season was going head-to-head with Centennial's Jared McCain and coming out on top.

Mookie Cook, AZ Compass Prep (Ariz.)

He's turned heads since he was hitting buzzer-beaters and flying high above rims at Portland, Ore.'s Jefferson. He transferred to AZ Compass Prep before his junior season, which ended at GEICO Nationals, and is now an Oregon commit, a consensus five-star and one of the nation's most versatile players.

Baye Fall, Accelerated Schools (Colo.)

He's an Arkansas commit, the top player in Colorado and the No. 3 center in the country, per ESPN. 

Jeremy Fears, Joliet West (Ill.)

The 6-foot-1 Michigan State was among the top players in the NIBC as a junior at La Lumiere. Now, he's back in the Chicago area starring at Joliet West. Also won two gold medals with Team USA last summer.

Brandon Garrison, Del City (Okla.)

The 6-foot-9 forward/center is a force down low and the top prospect in Oklahoma. He's committed to Oklahoma State, and has a stark message for anyone who doubts his team: “Just keep your eyes on us and don't count us out," he told SBLive.

Ron Holland, Duncanville (Tex.)

One of the early favorites to go No. 1 in the 2024 NBA Draft, Holland looks like a man among boys in high school. The 6-foot-8 forward can jump out of the gym and can score from anywhere on the floor. He has Duncanville back up to No. 2 in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Top 25 after getting upset by West Linn on New Year's Eve at the Les Schwab Invitational. 

Bronny James, Sierra Canyon (Calif.)

A 6-foot-2 point guard, James moves with pace and fluidity, has excelled as a facilitator and 3-point shooter as a senior — all while all but guaranteeing a show-stopping highlight. The oldest son of LeBron James and most famous high school athlete in the nation comes with fanfare, and he's averaging 14 points, a team-high 5.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals per game for the nationally-ranked Trailblazers.

Jared McCain, Corona Centennial (Calif.)

The defending California Gatorade Player of the Year is putting together a legitimate national player of the year case with consistent high-level play on a national schedule. The 6-foot-2 Duke signee is a dynamic shot-creator averaging 16 points and eight rebounds per game and had a phenomenal tournament at the City of Palms Classic in Florida. Led Corona Centennial to a CIF Open Division State Championship as a junior and has since leveraged his million-plus social media followers into an NIL deal.

Reed Sheppard, North Laurel (Ky.)

Sheppard isn't just any Kentucky commit — he's a legacy. He's the son of Jeff Sheppard, who won national titles at Kentucky in 1996 and 1998, when  he was the Final Four's most outstanding player. "It's big shoes to fill ... not a lot of people get that opportunity, the 6-foot-3 guard told SBLive in December. 

Andrej Stojakovic, Jesuit-Sacramento (Calif.)

The 6-foot-6 sharpshooter is the some of NBA champion and three-time all-star Peja Stojakovic averaged more than 25 points, nine boards and a steal per game as a junior and has kept pace as a senior, dropping 38 in December — the same month he joined the 1,000-point club.

Ja'Kobe Walter, Link Academy (Mo.)

Even Trae Young — who's the namesake of his AAU team — tweeted prideful congratulations Tuesday. He was named Bass Pro Tournament of Champions MVP after beating nationally-ranked Sunrise Christian in the championship

East

Xavier Booker, Cathedral (Ind.)

Michigan State fans are excited for Booker, Tom Izzo's highest rated recruit ever, to step foot on campus. Before then, the 6-foot-10 center and No. 8 prospect in the nation per 247 Sports, is averaging 12.5 points, 8.6 boards and two blocks per game for Cathedral as a senior. 

Aaron Bradshaw, Camden (N.J.)

The 7-footer is a Kentucky commit has been an imposing for the nationally-ranked Panthers, averaging 13.4 points and 9.6 boards per game. Helped Camden reach the New Jersey Tournament of Champions as a junior, where it lost to nationally-ranked Roselle Catholic in overtime. 

Matas Buzelis, Sunrise Christian (Kan.)

The multi-faceted big man is soon headed for the pros. Buzelis has decided to sign with the G-League Ignite next season after he finishes his impressive high school campaign at Sunrise Christian. Positionally, he's destined to stretch down low but has the handles and IQ to run an offense and break players down off the dribble.

Stephon Castle, Newton (Ga.)

The 6-foot-7 point guard is UConn's prized 2023 recruit and a rim-rocking must-see prospect in Georgia. He dropped 41 points in a game in December, and was among the top players at the City of Palms tournament in Fort Myers, Fla. His long frame and longer wingspan have turned the heads of NBA scouts. 

Justin Edwards, Imhotep Charter (Pa.)

Edwards led Imhotep to the City of Palms championship in December and has risen to No. 1 in ESPN's recruiting rankings for the Class of 2023. The 6-foot-7 Kentucky commit has led Imhotep to a 15-2 start playing a national schedule and one of the top 10 teams in the national SBLive/Sports Illustrated Top 25.

Kwame Evans, Montverde Academy (Fla.)

Evans committed to Oregon over the summer, becoming the Ducks' second-highest-rated prospect after Bol Bol. At 6-foot-10, Evans looks like a post but plays like a guard. He has an unselfish style that lends itself well to playing on a team stacked with stars like Montverde, and he's a menace on defense. Evans made headlines recently by pushing the Bronny James-to-Oregon narrative.

Aden Holloway, Prolific Prep (Calif.)

A North Carolina native signed to Auburn and a genuine national player of the year candidate, Holloway runs the show offensively for one of the top teams in the country with his elite sharpshooting and playmaking ability. "Aden has been the catalyst for us," Prolific Prep head coach Ryan Bernardi said.

Elmarko Jackson, South Kent (Conn.)

Originally from Marlton, New Jersey, Jackson transferred to South Kent and became the program's first-ever McDonald's All-American. Jackson, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound point guard, is averaging 19 points and six assists, and is a consensus top-20 prospect. 

MacKenzie Mgbako, Roselle Catholic (N.J.)

He's averaging 16 points and 8.2 boards per game as a senior at nationally-ranked Roselle Catholic. The Duke commit moved over after imposing his will at St. Gill Bernard's (N.J) with 19.3 points and 10.6 rebounds per game as a junior.

Sean Stewart, Montverde (Fla.)

One of the most impactful players in the country at Windermere (Fla.) averaged 21 points and 13.5 boards as a junior, then transferred to national power Montverde Academy. The 6-foot-8 Duke commit has elite bounce and a knack for the ball on both ends of the floor. 

D.J. Wagner, Camden (N.J.)

Wagner is on track to join his father (Dajuan) and grandfather (Milt) as a 2,000-point scorer at Camden. He's also already being projected as a 2024 lottery pick and would become the first third-generation NBA player of all time. The returning New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year and Kentucky commit is averaging 20 points a game again this season.

Cody Williams, Perry (Ariz.)

Williams is a 6-foot-8, 180-pound forward with a deep back and elite athleticism. The Colorado pledge is the highest-rated commit in school history and the first five-star prospect and led the Pumas to a program-first AIA state title last year. He's the younger brother of Oklahoma City Thunder 2022 first round draft pick Jalen Williams.