Hold the Fries: Two Syracuse Recruits Nominated for McDonald's Game

by Jeremy Ryan on Jan 19, 2012 4:38 PM EST in Syracuse Basketball

Two future Orange men have collected another honor for their trophy cases as they have been nominated for inclusion on the rosters of the 2012 McDonald’s All-American Games.

DaJuan Coleman, the 14^th best player in the 2012 ESPN Top 100 recruiting rankings and a Syracuse Orange signee, has been named one of 600 nominees for the games. He joins future SU teammate Jerami Grant, an ESPN top 50 player and the 8^th best forward in their class.

Coleman, who hails from Jamesville-DeWitt High School in suburban Syracuse, signed with the Orange last November over Kentucky and Ohio State. The 6’8", 270 pound big man has led his Red Rams to three consecutive New York State Class A championships.

Grant, a 6’7" wing player from DeMatha Catholic in Maryland, committed to SU last September and is the son of former NBA forward Harvey Grant.

Coleman’s high school teammate, 6’8" Wake Forest recruit Tyler Cavanaugh, also made the list.

"This area continues to produce elite basketball talent and the nomination of seven local players signifies the hard work and dedication of our young athletes. They contribute to their schools, the community and the game," said Michael McLaughlin, a Syracuse-area McDonald’s restaurant owner. "The McDonald’s All American Games presents the opportunity to preview the country’s up and coming basketball talent, and we’re excited to have our city represented by these extraordinary student athletes."

The final roster for the boys and girls games will be announced in a televised ESPNU selection show at 5:00 p.m. eastern on February 9.

"The McDonald’s All American Games presents the finest opportunity to preview the country’s best up and coming basketball talent," said Morgan Wootten, McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee Chairman. "This year’s nominees represent some of the top student-athletes in the country. We are privileged to acknowledge these individuals for their success on the basketball court, in the classroom, and in the community.

The McDonald’s All-American Games take place on March 28 at the United Center in Chicago.

Jeremy Ryan is a writer/editor for CNYcentral.com in Syracuse. Follow him on Twitter @JeremyRyan44

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600?

sooo.. anyone with a chance of going to a D1 school?

by Acera on Jan 19, 2012 5:35 PM EST reply actions

I think that should be 60

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by Fly Rodder on Jan 19, 2012 6:41 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

Nope

It’s really 600. Here’s the complete list:

http://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/2012%20Nominees.pdf

by Jeremy Ryan on Jan 19, 2012 10:22 PM EST up reply actions

As a graduate of Jamesville-DeWitt

I’d just like to say it’s awesome to see Rautins, Triche, and now Coleman all in the last 5 years. That is insane. Jimmy B loves the alma mater. Rautins was in my class until he got held back in either 6th or 7th grade. When my AA little league team was facing Andy’s team, the coach was none other than Leo. He was ejected from the game for swearing at the ump. My mom was so pissed at him.
Go J-D
Go Cuse

by W.A.Wilson on Jan 19, 2012 7:03 PM EST reply actions

everybody says coleman is 6'8"

that was from like his sophmore year…..he said in an interview over a year ago he was 6’10" now. might have grown since then so i may be wrong as well but 6’8 and 6’10 are a pretty huge diff basketball wise, kid also has a huggge wingspan. Also grant was measured at 6’8 with his shoes off and is way underrated by espn, they should update that list cus hes been dominated that national circuit since summertime. Anyways SU should have best frontcourt in country with the summer improvements of fair melo keita southerland(?) and add in a defn mcd allamerican who is already is years more developed then melo and grant,its gonna be rediculous. If waiters stays as well, will have one of the best backcourts too. Although i do think with waiters and scoop gone, it will give triche the room to breakout and be an absolute killer.

by kevin66l on Jan 19, 2012 8:48 PM EST reply actions

Met him yesterday

I think the 6’8" height looked right to me. He was standing next to Cavanaugh, also listed at 6’8", and they were practically the same height. You have to remember to take all listed basketball heights with a grain of salt.

by Jeremy Ryan on Jan 19, 2012 10:26 PM EST up reply actions