What's up, folks? I just got curious about something. Do any of you know which colleges have historically produced the most McDonald's All-Americans? Just a fun fact I'd like to know, thanks!
Sure, happy to share this fun trivia!
The term "produced" might be a bit misleading because the McDonald's All-American honor is awarded to high school seniors, so it's really about the school they commit to, not the one they graduate from.
However, as of 2024, the college basketball programs with the most McDonald's All-Americans commits are:
1. University of North Carolina (UNC)
2. University of Kentucky
3. Duke University
4. University of Kansas
5. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Please note that there's a trend where many top high school basketball players are choosing alternative paths like going overseas or joining the NBA's G-League directly out of high school. So this might influence future McDonald's All-American allocations to colleges.
Remember, though the McDonald's All-American designation is prestigious, it doesn't guarantee professional success. There have been many athletes who weren't All-Americans but turned out to have stellar professional careers!
Hope this trivia makes for a great conversation starter!
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