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Me'Arah O'Neal and Justice Carlton Selected for the 2024 McDonald’s All-American Games in Houston
(HOUSTON, TX) – It’s that time of year once again as the next generation of high school basketball greats become part of the most sought-after honor in all of sports: the McDonald’s All American Games.
Today, the official girls and boys rosters have been announced, and Me'Arah O'Neal from Episcopal High School, as well as Justice Carlton from Seven Lakes High School, will join an elite group of players to compete in this year’s Games on April 2.
O'Neal and Carlton were chosen from a list of 729 nominees by some of the nation’s top analysts, prep scouts, media and coaches based on a competitive criteria. They now have a chance to make their mark on the national stage at the McDonald’s All American games this April, where some of the games’ top players have showcased their basketball skills over the years.
This year the girls’ team features 24 players from across the country, including Houston’s own O'Neal and Carlton, among other all-stars.
Check out the complete list of 2024 McDonald’s All American Games Final Roster on mcdaag.com.
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VYPE's TOP 30 PROSPECTS
1. Justice Carlton, Seven Lakes, Texas
2. Me’Arah O’Neal, Episcopal, Florida
3. Ayla McDowell, Cy Springs, 2025
4. Zachara Perkins, Summer Creek, Rutgers
5. Aniyah Foy, Cinco Ranch, Texas
6. Nataliyah Gray, Alief Taylor, 2025
7. Ma’Riyah Vincent, Cy Springs, Missouri
8. Timya Grice, Katy Taylor, Arizona State
9. Gwendlyn McGrew, Pasadena Memorial, North Texas
10. Heather Baymon, Langham Creek, Texas State
11. Nicolette Polocheck, Memorial, UC-San Diego
12. Madison Bob, Hightower, Sam Houston
13. Shun’teria Anumele, FB Austin, St.Louis
14. Melinda Winston, Hastings, Georgia Southern
15. Aniah Alexis, Cy Lakes, Rice
16. Andrea Sturdivant, FB Austin, 2025
17. Kimora Lopez, Seven Lakes, Morgan State
18. Christin Callens, Klein Collins, St. Mary’s
19. Kennedi Alexander, CE King, Tulsa
20. Brooklyn Alexander, CE King, Tulsa
21. Margan Allen, Legacy Titans, 2025
22. Bree Riley, Grand Oaks, 2025
23. Rezia Castillo, Clear Brook, 2025
24. Ruke Ogbevire, Fulshear, 2025
25. Taylor Jones, Oak Ridge, Bethany College
26. Neso Anisiobi, Westside
27. Kamryn McLaurin, Clear Brook
28. Mallory Lehmann, Tomball, 2025
29. Janessa Tennison, Montgomery, 2025
30. Helen Byrd, Friendswood