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East middle Derik Queen is defended by West middle Aiden Sherrell, left, throughout the third quarter of the McDonald’s All-American boys’ recreation Tuesday night time in Houston. (Kevin M. Cox/AP)
West guard Dylan Harper (2) and East middle Derik Queen (25) are introduced with the co-MVP trophy after the McDonald’s All-American boys’ basketball recreation Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photograph/Kevin M. Cox)
East ahead Cooper Flagg dunks on a quick break Tuesday within the third quarter of the McDonald’s All American recreation in Houston. (Kevin M. Cox/AP)
East ahead Ian Jackson dunks the ball throughout the third quarter of the McDonald’s All American boys’ basketball recreation Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photograph/Kevin M. Cox)
West middle Flory Bidunga (40) defends East guard Drake Powell (9) throughout the fourth quarter of the McDonald’s All-American boys’ basketball recreation Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photograph/Kevin M. Cox)
East guard Jalil Bethea (1) passes round West middle Aiden Sherrell (22) throughout the third quarter of the McDonald’s All-American boys’ basketball recreation Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photograph/Kevin M. Cox)
HOUSTON — Derik Queen outshined Montverde Academy teammate Cooper Flagg, the nation’s top-ranked recruit, main the East crew to an 88-86 victory over the West on Tuesday night time within the McDonald’s All-American recreation.
Queen, a bruising 6-foot-9 middle and teammate of Flagg’s at Montverde Academy who’s dedicated to Maryland, had 23 factors and eight rebounds for the East. He was chosen the sport’s co-MVP, together with Dylan Harper of the West crew.
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Harper, a 6-6 guard from Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey and the No. 3 recruit within the 2024 class, in keeping with the ESPN100 rankings, led first-half scorers with 14 factors and completed with 22 factors, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Flagg, the 2024 Gatorade Participant of the 12 months who will play at Duke subsequent 12 months, thrilled the group within the second quarter with a step-back 3-pointer. A couple of performs afterward the defensive finish, Flagg swatted a layup 25 toes the opposite method into the primary row. The 6-9 ahead is from Newport, Maine, however performed his final three years of highschool basketball at Montverde Academy. He completed with 8 factors, 6 rebounds and three assists.
No. 2 recruit Ace Bailey and Harper will play collectively for Rutgers subsequent season and performed on the identical West crew on Tuesday night time. Bailey, a 6-10 ahead from McEachern Excessive Faculty in Georgia, had 6 factors and 5 rebounds.
Boogie Fland, a 6-3 level guard signed with Kentucky, had 17 factors for the East crew and likewise gained the sport’s sportsmanship and management award.
Tre Johnson, a 6-6 capturing guard from Dallas who will play at Texas subsequent season, hit just a few massive 3s, together with one which tied the rating at 86 with a minute remaining. He tried another on the buzzer for the win however missed, ending with 17 factors for the West.
Ian Jackson, a 6-4 small ahead signed to North Carolina, had 21 factors for the East crew.
Jalil Bethea, a 6-5 guard dedicated to Miami, gained the dunk contest on Monday night time. He had 3 factors on Tuesday.
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