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Marcus Paige named McDonald's All-American

Linn-Mar High School has produced its second McDonald's All-American basketball player in two years.

First Kiah Stokes in 2011, now Marcus Paige in 2012.

Paige has been selected to play in the 35th Annual McDonald's All-American game at the United Center in Chicago on March 28, the organization announced Thursday.

Paige, a 6-foot-2 guard, helped Linn-Mar win the Class 4A state title last year and is the leading scoring in Class 4A this season at 27 points per game.

Paige has signed with the North Carolina Tar Heels and will be rubbing elbows with some of the top high school players in the country when he plays in the prestigious McDonald's all-star game.

Twenty-four players were selected for the conetst. Paige will play on the West team with players who have signed with Arizona, Baylor, Indiana, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma State and Duke.

"For 35 years, the McDonald's All-American games have showcased the best and the brightest high school stars nationwide and in 2012 the beat goes on," said Douglas Freeland, director of the McDonald's games. "On March 28, fans have the chance to witness these elite players and get the first look at the world's future basketball stars."

WEST TEAM

Brandon Ashley, 6-9, Findlay Prep, Nev. (Arizona)
Isaiah Austin, 7-0, Grace Prep, Texas (Baylor)
Anthony Bennett, 6-7, Findlay Prep, Nev. (Undecided)
Kevin Ferrell, 5-11, Park Tudor, Ind. (Indiana)
Archie Goodwin, 6-5, Sylvan Hills, Ark. (Kentucky)
Grant Jerrett, 6-9, Lutheran, Calif. (Arizona)
Shabazz Muhammad, 6-6, Bishop Gorman, Nev. (Undecided)
Marcus Paige, 6-2, Linn-Mar, Iowa (North Carolina)
Devonta Pollard, 6-7, Kemper County, Miss. (Undecided)
Cameron Ridley, 6-10, George Bush, Texas (Texas)
Marcus Smart, 6-4, Marcus, Texas (Oklahoma State)
Rasheed Sulaimon, 6-4, Strake Jesuit, Texas (Duke)

EAST TEAM

Kyle Anderson, 6-8, St. Anthony, N.J. (UCLA)
DaJuan Coleman, 6-10, Jamesville-DeWitt, N.Y. (Syracuse)
Kris Dunn, 6-3, New London, Conn. (Providence)
Perry Ellis, 6-8, Wichita Heights, Kan. (Kansas)
William Goodwin, 6-8, Southwest DeKalb, Ga. (Memphis)
Gary Harris, 6-4, Hamilton Southeast, Ind. (Michigan State)
Amile Jefferson, 6-9, Friends Central, Pa. (Undecided)
Tyler Lewis, 5-11, Oak Hill Academy, Va. (North Carolina State)
Tony Parker, 6-9, Miller Grove, Ga. (Undecided)
Alex Poythress, 6-8, Northeast, Tenn. (Kentucky)
Rodney Purvis, 6-3, Upper Room Christian, N.C. (North Carolina State)
T.J. Warren, 6-7, Brewster Academy, N.H. (North Carolina State)

Last Updated ( Thursday, 09 February 2012 18:27 )  

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