2021 McDonald's All American Team Announced

[GRIFFBIFF20]

The 2021 girls' McDonald's All American team:

• Destiny Adams (No. 20, North Carolina)
• Clarice Akunwafo (No. 21, USC)
• Sonia Citron (No. 16, Notre Dame)
• Maryam Dauda (No. 13, Baylor)
• Amari DeBerry (No. 15, UConn)
• Brooke Demetre (No. 11, Stanford)
• Caroline Ducharme (No. 5, UConn)
• Sania Feagin (No. 4, South Carolina)
• Azzi Fudd (No. 1, UConn)
• Aubryanna Hall (No. 14, South Carolina)
• Rori Harmon (No. 10, Texas)
• Jillian Hollingshead (No. 37, Georgia)
• Kyndall Hunter (No. 24, Texas)
• Okikiola Iriafen (No. 19, Stanford)
• Raven Johnson (No. 2, South Carolina)
• Greta Kampschroeder (No. 32, Oregon State)
• Teonni Key (No. 9, North Carolina)
• Rayah Marshall (No. 27, USC)
• Kayla McPherson (No. 17, North Carolina)
• Aaliyah Moore (No. 6, Texas)
• Reigan Richardson (No. 34, Georgia)
• Saniya Rivers (No. 3, South Carolina)
• Payton Verhulst (No. 12, Louisville)
• Jersey Wolfenbarger (No. 7, Arkansas)

 

[Go/huskies]

Hollingshead isn’t a surprise, but I’m surprised to see Richardson made the list, even though I think she had a good summer if I’m not mistaken, still good for UGA to have 2 burger girls headed there way, I would say that program is headed back in the right direction.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Poffenbarger was not eligible, correct?

 

[Sluconn Husky]

In addition to impressive statistics, DeBerry has shown the passing skills and basketball IQ that make her an elite player. She routinely makes the correct basketball play, knowing when to pass out of a double or triple team and when to attack the basket. When given too much space, DeBerry makes teams pay with her 3-point shooting.

DeBerry also has improved her skills by playing for the Philadelphia Belles AAU program and taking part in a number of USA Basketball development opportunities.

"It's a wonderful accomplishment for Amari and we're so proud of her," Williamsville South coach Kristin Dolan said.

Williamsville South's Amari DeBerry named McDonald's All-American

DeBerry, the reigning Sister Maria Pares Buffalo News Player of the Year, is the first girls basketball player from the region to be named a McDonald’s All-American since the girls

buffalonews.com

 

[DEpup]

Poffenbarger was not eligible, correct?

Correct. None of the early university entrants are eligible.

 

[shiverz45]

The 2021 girls' McDonald's All American team:

• Destiny Adams (No. 20, North Carolina)
• Clarice Akunwafo (No. 21, USC)
• Sonia Citron (No. 16, Notre Dame)
• Maryam Dauda (No. 13, Baylor)
• Amari DeBerry (No. 15, UConn)
• Brooke Demetre (No. 11, Stanford)
• Caroline Ducharme (No. 5, UConn)
• Sania Feagin (No. 4, South Carolina)
• Azzi Fudd (No. 1, UConn)
• Aubryanna Hall (No. 14, South Carolina)
• Rori Harmon (No. 10, Texas)
• Jillian Hollingshead (No. 37, Georgia)
• Kyndall Hunter (No. 24, Texas)
• Okikiola Iriafen (No. 19, Stanford)
• Raven Johnson (No. 2, South Carolina)
• Greta Kampschroeder (No. 32, Oregon State)
• Teonni Key (No. 9, North Carolina)
• Rayah Marshall (No. 27, USC)
• Kayla McPherson (No. 17, North Carolina)
• Aaliyah Moore (No. 6, Texas)
• Reigan Richardson (No. 34, Georgia)
• Saniya Rivers (No. 3, South Carolina)
• Payton Verhulst (No. 12, Louisville)
• Jersey Wolfenbarger (No. 7, Arkansas)

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If everyone stays, SC will have 10 McDonald's All Americans on their roster next year plus Saxton and Amihere.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

Extended breakdown of the rosters and hypothetical game by Premiere Basketball Report:


Headliners:

No.1 Azzi Fudd (St. John’s College HS | Washington DC) is headed to UConn. Although Fudd had a limited official HS regular season (2 games), her resume still stacks up against most: 2019 Gatorade National Girls' Basketball Player of the Year and a two-time USA Basketball gold medalist for the U16 and U17 teams. Her skill set, poise, and experience really set her apart.


No. 5 Caroline Ducharme (Noble and Greenough School | Dedham, MA) is headed to UConn. The 2020 Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year unfortunately did not have an official HS season this year. However, as a junior she averaged 25 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists per game. Caroline is a long range knock down shooter who is comfortable facilitating and getting on the boards.


Saylor Poffenbarger (Middleton HS, MD | UConn) has appeared in 6 games for UConn with spot minutes. She won a gold medal with USA Basketball at the 2019 FIBA Americas U16 Championship.

2021 McDonald's All-Americans

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[Sluconn Husky]

Ducharme, who is the first McDonald’s All-American in Nobles history, is one of 24 players on the girls’ roster and the only one from New England. Nobles coach Alex Gallagher is extremely proud of how well she’s represented the program.

He said it’s been one of the great privileges of his coaching career to witness the incredible amount of work, passion, and commitment Ducharme has devoted to the game of basketball, Nobles, her family, and her teammates.

“She’s a phenomenal player, but she’s a much more phenomenal person,” Gallagher said. “She went out and earned everything she’s achieved, and I’m deeply grateful to the McDonald’s All-American selection committee for recognizing her greatness both on and off the court.”

Ducharme, a 5-foot-10-inch guard with a sweet stroke, is averaging 29.2 points per game for the 9-0 Bulldogs in games that have technically counted as scrimmages. She unofficially eclipsed 2,000 career points in a win over Lawrence Academy on Saturday.

Noble & Greenough’s Caroline Ducharme named to McDonald’s All-America girls’ basketball team - The Boston Globe

The senior from Milton, who is ESPN's No. 5-ranked recruit and will play at Connecticut next season, is one of 24 girls honored nationally, and the only one from New England.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[Argonaut]

Fudd, Ducharme and DeBerry all make McD's AA... no Saylor

Congratulations, ladies.... can't wait to see all of you in action next year! Go Huskies!

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[Sluconn Husky]

Fudd, Ducharme and DeBerry all make McD's AA... no Saylor

Congratulations, ladies.... can't wait to see all of you in action next year! Go Huskies!

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Ending up with six threads per subject is a Boneyard staple.

 

[Argonaut]

Ending up with six threads per subject is a Boneyard staple.

I know, I’m not as... seasoned... as some of you, I’ve been around a little while.

But when it happens, OP obviously has an interest in the subject and has usually just missed the first thread. Just trying to help. ?‍♀️

 

[meyers7]

Ducharme, a 5-foot-10-inch guard with a sweet stroke, is averaging 29.2 points per game for the 9-0 Bulldogs in games that have technically counted as scrimmages. She unofficially eclipsed 2,000 career points in a win over Lawrence Academy on Saturday.

Shoot, looks like Ducharme lost 4 inches. Must be the Covid.

 

[Ozimoto]

I noticed that too!

 

[Bald Husky]

I noticed that too!

Also said she was looking forward to playing with her teammates one more year.

 

[JellyBean]

Man I just wish that this game was going to happen!!

 

[Fairfield Fan]

Wow! Courtney Banghart, the former Princeton coach, seems to be really hitting her recruiting stride at North Carolina! Three McDonald AA's. Seems as though UNC has really moved on from the previous era.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

Also said she was looking forward to playing with her teammates one more year.

Not quite sure why the game isn't happening. If most Division ! schools are now playing, and conference tournaments are happening, what's the difficulty with the McDonald's game? Is the corporation just skittish about a high school kid contracting the virus? PR?

 

[Argonaut]

Not quite sure why the game isn't happening. If most Division ! schools are now playing, and conference tournaments are happening, what's the difficulty with the McDonald's game? Is the corporation just skittish about a high school kid contracting the virus? PR?

I think the logistics of everyone and their families having to fly in from different places is the biggest issue, since there would be no way to quarantine or bubble everyone in a reasonable timeframe to make the event happen.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

Still high concentration of great players on a few teams. I count 18 of the 24 McDonald's AA's going to just 7 schools:

4 to South Carolina
3 each to Connecticut and North Carolina
2 each to Georgia, USC, Stanford and Texas.

So much for the "parity" thing!

 

[GRIFFBIFF20]

Not quite sure why the game isn't happening. If most Division ! schools are now playing, and conference tournaments are happening, what's the difficulty with the McDonald's game? Is the corporation just skittish about a high school kid contracting the virus? PR?

The BOTTOM LINE is that, although this is deemed an Exhibition Game, it is done is conjunction with the High School Season (because the game is being played during the High School Athletic Year). And with the Pandemic, many, if not all High Schools are PROHIBITING travel outside of their respective State for ANY competition. (Thus, it is a LIABILITY ISSUE)

 

[nwhoopfan]

Still high concentration of great players on a few teams. I count 18 of the 24 McDonald's AA's going to just 7 schools:

4 to South Carolina
3 each to Connecticut and North Carolina
2 each to Georgia, USC, Stanford and Texas.

So much for the "parity" thing!

UConn, South Carolina and Stanford have been loaded in recent years. All those others though have not been anywhere close to elite programs.

 

[visitingcock]

Still high concentration of great players on a few teams. I count 18 of the 24 McDonald's AA's going to just 7 schools:

4 to South Carolina
3 each to Connecticut and North Carolina
2 each to Georgia, USC, Stanford and Texas.

So much for the "parity" thing!

I wish SCar and UConn could hold a "JV Game" right before next season starts. Add two or three non-starters from this year's rosters to the 4 incoming frosh

 

[TerpWomenFan]

Still high concentration of great players on a few teams. I count 18 of the 24 McDonald's AA's going to just 7 schools:

4 to South Carolina
3 each to Connecticut and North Carolina
2 each to Georgia, USC, Stanford and Texas.

So much for the "parity" thing!

I count three for Texas.

 

[CL82]

The 2021 girls' McDonald's All American team:

• Destiny Adams (No. 20, North Carolina)
• Clarice Akunwafo (No. 21, USC)
• Sonia Citron (No. 16, Notre Dame)
• Maryam Dauda (No. 13, Baylor)
• Amari DeBerry (No. 15, UConn)
• Brooke Demetre (No. 11, Stanford)
• Caroline Ducharme (No. 5, UConn)
• Sania Feagin (No. 4, South Carolina)
• Azzi Fudd (No. 1, UConn)
• Aubryanna Hall (No. 14, South Carolina)
• Rori Harmon (No. 10, Texas)
• Jillian Hollingshead (No. 37, Georgia)
• Kyndall Hunter (No. 24, Texas)
• Okikiola Iriafen (No. 19, Stanford)
• Raven Johnson (No. 2, South Carolina)
• Greta Kampschroeder (No. 32, Oregon State)
• Teonni Key (No. 9, North Carolina)
• Rayah Marshall (No. 27, USC)
• Kayla McPherson (No. 17, North Carolina)
• Aaliyah Moore (No. 6, Texas)
• Reigan Richardson (No. 34, Georgia)
• Saniya Rivers (No. 3, South Carolina)
• Payton Verhulst (No. 12, Louisville)
• Jersey Wolfenbarger (No. 7, Arkansas)

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The 2021 girls' McDonald's All American team:

• Amari DeBerry (No. 15, UConn)
• Caroline Ducharme (No. 5, UConn)
• Azzi Fudd (No. 1, UConn)

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[Dillon77]

Proud and happy that future Irish Sonia Citron made the team. ND probably would've had two represnttatives but Oliva Miles decided to "join the Bend" early and has suited up the last three games. Irish fans are very happy about that, too. ? ?