Elite battles on tap at McDonald's Game 
The McDonald's All American Game is the gold standard for high school basketball all-star games. Yet again, this year is a bumper crop of elite prospects blessed with versatility and athleticism going head-to-head to showcase why they’re the nation's premier players.
The game itself is always high-scoring and exciting, and if you’re among the chosen few lucky enough to attend practice, it gets even better. The players who get to don the game jerseys will always feel honored to have played in this prestigious event.
Let’s take a look at some of the best storylines and game matchups following Thursday’s roster release.
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