Rondae Jefferson dunks during the Nike Global Challenge in Alexandria, Va., this summer. Photo by Evan Habeeb-USA Today Sports.
The Arizona Wildcats will have a McDonald’s All-American for a second consecutive season.
UA signee Rondae Jefferson has been chosen to play in the prestigious McDonald’s game, according to a report on Philly.com, citing Chester High School athletic director Jeffery Legette.
The 24-player roster will be announced Feb. 14. The game is set for April 3 at the United Center in Chicago.
Jefferson also was recently selected to play in the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland on April 20.
Jefferson, a 6-7 forward, would be the 18th McDonald’s All-American to play at the UA.
Herman Harris was the last high school All-American basketball player (pre-McDonald’s game) from Chester, Pa., in 1973. He, too, ended up at Arizona, averaging 12.5 points per game for his career and ranking 35th in career scoring.
Here is a list of McDonald’s All-Americans who have played at Arizona, including players who arrived via transfers:
| Player | Year | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Craig McMillan | 1984 | Coverdale, Coverdale, Ca. |
| Sean Elliott | 1985 | Cholla, Tucson |
| Brian Williams | 1987 | St. Monica Catholic, Santa Monica, Ca. |
| Chris Mills | 1988 | Fairfax, Los Angeles |
| Khalid Reeves | 1990 | Christ the King, Middle Village, N.Y. |
| Ben Davis | 1991 | Oak Hill Academy, Mouth of Wilson, Va. |
| Mike Bibby | 1996 | Shadow Mountain, Phoenix |
| Loren Woods | 1996 | Cardinal Ritter College Prep, St. Louis |
| Richard Jefferson | 1998 | Moon Valley, Phoenix |
| Jason Gardner | 1999 | North Central, Indianapolis |
| Hassan Adams | 2002 | Westchester, Los Angeles, Ca. |
| Mustafa Shakur | 2003 | Friends Central, Wynnewood, Pa. |
| Jawann McClellan | 2004 | Charles H. Milby, Houston |
| Chase Budinger | 2006 | La Costa Canyon, Carlsbad, Ca. |
| Jerryd Bayless | 2007 | St. Mary’s, Phoenix |
| Grant Jerrett | 2012 | Lutheran, La Verne, Calif. |
| Brandon Ashley | 2012 | Findley Prep, Henderson, Nev. |
Note: Two other McDonald’s All-Americans signed with Arizona but went straight to the pros – Ndudi Ebi (2002 All-American) and Brandon Jennings (2008).
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