Here are this years nominees from KY for the McDonald's All-American Team.

 

KENTUCKY

First Last School Name City State

Rachel Adams Calloway County High School Murray KY

Jade Barber Ballard High School Louisville KY

Katie Behrens Boone County High School Florence KY

Kylie Brady Central Hardin High School Cecilia KY

Ra'Nisha Cason Apollo High School Owensboro KY

De'Sarae Chambers Mason County High School Maysville KY

Tia Gibbs Butler Traditional High School Louisville KY

Raechele Gray Shelby County High School Shelbyville KY

Briana Green Lexington Catholic High School Lexington KY

Whitney Hanley Bullitt East High School Mt. Washington KY

Kari Jo Harris Hopkins County Central High School Madisonville KY

Tacarra Hayes Marion County High School Lebanon KY

Janae Howard Owensboro High School Owensboro KY

Megan Isaacs Hart County High School Munfordville KY

Whitney Ising Sacred Heart Academy Louisville KY

Kayla Lowe Pike Central High School Pikeville KY

Kayla Moses Scott County High School Georgetown KY

Natalie Novosel Lexington Catholic High School Lexington KY

Monique Reid Fern Creek Traditional High School Louisville KY

C'eira Ricketts Fairdale High School Fairdale KY

Sarah Rowe Rockcastle County High School Mt. Vernon KY

Gwen Rucker Henry Clay High School Lexington KY

Rinesha Soaper Henderson County High School Henderson KY

Heather Sturdivant Perry County Central High School Hazard KY

Ali Marie Watson Paducah Tilghman High School Paducah KY

Jersharra Willis Pleasure Ridge Park High School Louisville KY

Brittany Wilson Dupont Manual High School Louisville KY

Lauren Wombles South Laurel High School London KY

 

 

20 girls from all over the country will be chosen to make up the team. Best of luck to all of these talented young ladies!

How and whom nominates these players?

How and whom nominates these players?

 

 

 

The initial list of potential names is gathered by Sports America, Inc., which has worked with McDonald's in connection with the McDonald's All American Game since it was founded in 1978. Names are submitted by members of the Selection Committee as well as state representatives who religiously follow the prep scene in their areas. In addition, Sports America subscribes to every major basketball publication and is read very

carefully by its staff to ensure that some deserving players are not overlooked. Many rising seniors make this list based on an excellent junior year or for having an outstanding summer participating in summer camps and AAU tournaments. There is no set number of how many players can be nominated throughout the country. Traditionally, the final total is between 1,500 to 1,800 for boys and 900 to 1,200 for girls.

The initial list of potential names is gathered by Sports America, Inc., which has worked with McDonald's in connection with the McDonald's All American Game since it was founded in 1978. Names are submitted by members of the Selection Committee as well as state representatives who religiously follow the prep scene in their areas. In addition, Sports America subscribes to every major basketball publication and is read very

carefully by its staff to ensure that some deserving players are not overlooked. Many rising seniors make this list based on an excellent junior year or for having an outstanding summer participating in summer camps and AAU tournaments. There is no set number of how many players can be nominated throughout the country. Traditionally, the final total is between 1,500 to 1,800 for boys and 900 to 1,200 for girls.

 

This is a great honor for these girls - and all are deserving.

 

I do feel that one player did get left of the list who is very worthy of being there - Lauren Jones- South Oldham High School.

 

She is currently in the top 20 in the state in scoring, three point shooting , and # 3 in Free throw %. She has put up ths same numbers last year. She had a great summer which earned her a scholarship to a D1 school so she must be doing something right. It is a shame that she is not included in that list as well.

Like I said in the Miss Basketball thread, Maggie Prewitt...kinda surprised she isnt even listed here.

Also - Kenisha Cook- Franklin Simpson

Congrats to all of the young girls listed here. It is an honor to just be nominated. Congrats to the 2 Eastern KY girls, Kayla Lowe (Pike Central), Heather Sturdivent, (Perry Central).

I agree about Maggie Prewitt- she is another very good player

This is a great honor for these girls - and all are deserving.

 

I do feel that one player did get left of the list who is very worthy of being there - Lauren Jones- South Oldham High School.

 

She is currently in the top 20 in the state in scoring, three point shooting , and # 3 in Free throw %. She has put up ths same numbers last year. She had a great summer which earned her a scholarship to a D1 school so she must be doing something right. It is a shame that she is not included in that list as well.

 

I have to agree. Jones hung 30 on Highlands without breaking a sweat.