High school basketball's biggest and most prestigious event is back.
Each year, the McDonald's All American Games draw fans, NBA decision-makers and college coaches alike by pitting the nation's most elite prospects against one another. It's well-attended by front office personnel and one of the final chances to evaluate players before the final ESPN 100 player rankings for the senior class. All 24 players in this year's boys' game (Tuesday in Brooklyn) rank among ESPN's top 28 prospects.
Here, we break down everything you need to know about the 2025 boys' McDonald's All American Game.
Schedule
Monday
Sprite Jam Fest (7:15 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
Tuesday
Girls' All American Game (6:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
Boys' All American Game (9 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Rosters
The McDonald's game offers fans a rare glimpse at the stars of the upcoming college basketball season who often then become future first-round NBA draft picks. This year is no exception, with A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer -- the top three prospects in the 2025 class -- set to square off.
Let's take a look at the full rosters, beginning with the East lineup. Both Boozer brothers and three UConn commits are featured.
Meanwhile, the West roster will see the No. 1 and No. 2 recruits in the 2025 class, Dybantsa and Peterson, share the court as teammates.
Five individual matchups to watch
No. 1 A.J. Dybantsa vs. No. 3 Cameron Boozer
What they bring to the game: Dybantsa is electrifying. The BYU commit is one of the best finishers in the country with elite speed, a seven-foot wingspan and NBA-level vertical bounce to go along with lateral quickness. Against a set defense, he loves to rise up and shoot from the midrange or beyond the arc. Expect him to use his energy and scoring prowess to try to take over.
On the other side, Boozer is polished and poised. The Duke commit plays with focus and intensity, and the game has slowed down for him. At 6-foot-9, he plays the role of the point forward with impressive vision and feel while looking to gobble up every rebound. His passing is one of his greatest skills.
What we're watching: Although they play different positions -- Dybantsa is a small forward, Boozer a power forward -- expect to see them matched up at times. Can Boozer, who is roughly 45 pounds heavier than Dybantsa, defend him away from the basket? Can Dybantsa hit the glass and hold his ground in the post against Boozer?
We'll also be watching for the player who will take matters into his own hands to land his team a win, especially considering both have more to prove after this event -- Boozer in the Chipotle Nationals, Dybantsa in the Hoop Summit. NBA executives will be locked in when these two are on the court.
No. 5 Darius Acuff vs. No. 8 Mikel Brown Jr.
What they bring to the game: Both are dynamic, score-first guards who will command high usage rates, despite contrasting offensive styles. Acuff plays with force and will fit well next season with Arkansas head coach John Calipari, whereas Brown (a Louisville commit) plays with more skill. Both excel as point guards who can maneuver the pick-and-roll, push the tempo and make impressive passes in transition.
What we're watching: Brown will be challenged to keep the stronger Acuff out of the lane and stay in front of the ball. Acuff will need to prove he can stay close enough to Brown to take away his deep 3-point shot, while also still anticipating his drive. This battle could come down to who facilitates more offense for their team and racks up more assists.
No. 4 Nate Ament vs. No. 12 Alijah Arenas
What they bring to the game: This is a sneaky great matchup between two high-upside wings with terrific positional size and length. Ament is close to 6-10 with a soft shooting touch. He also has the footwork to create space and drive by defenders. He is currently the top unsigned senior, can score at all three levels and flashes shades of Michael Porter Jr. at the same stage.
Arenas was formerly a top-10 prospect in the 2026 class before reclassifying. Now committed to USC, his quick bounce at the rim and straight-line speed in the open court are impressive. He is gritty enough to score in tight spaces, which is a luxury at the next level.
What we're watching: Ament needs to finish through contact at the rim more consistently. Will Arenas' 6-6 frame and aggressiveness slow him down? If not, Ament will bury multiple 3-pointers when left open. Ament for his part will need to stay locked in defensively to avoid ceding ground or losing track of Arenas. He is expected to announce his college decision soon.
No. 6 Chris Cenac Jr. vs. No. 22 Eric Reibe
What they bring to the game: This is the battle of the bigs. Without question, Cenac is one of the most talented players in the class and one of two Houston commits on this list. The 6-10 center was very productive and showed great upside, fluidity, touch and athleticism down the stretch of his high school career.
Reibe is a skilled lefty with a true inside-out presence. He scores via jump hooks, face-up jumpers and passes well from the high post. He has the range to knock down jumpers from beyond the arc, and at 6-11 rebounds and protects the rim at a high level. The UConn commit is reminiscent of former Huskies big man Donovan Clingan.
What we're watching: Can Cenac outmaneuver Reibe's size and strength in the paint? Can Reibe handle Cenac's ability to sprint the floor as a rim runner, or defend him in space in pick-and-pop actions? This is a perfect opportunity to see which big man will prevail in the paint; Cenac must prove that his low-post defense, face-up game, verticality and defensive quickness are all up for the challenge. The NBA will be watching both players closely.
No. 2 Darryn Peterson vs. No. 13 Isiah Harwell
What they bring to the game: The Big 12 has the most incoming five-star talent of any conference next season. Peterson, a Kansas commit, had one of the best senior seasons in the country. At 6-6, he's a pure shooting guard who's learning to run the point. He understands how to change speeds, gets to his spots at will and can knock down 3s if defenders back off. He also finds open pockets of space and operates ball screens like a veteran.
Houston commit Harwell counters with a rugged 6-6, 210-pound frame as a scoring guard who also prides himself on the defensive end. In addition to having a powerful build, he's also an excellent shotmaker.
What we're watching: Peterson is a legitimate MVP contender in this game and will have the ball in his hands often. Can Harwell's defensive acumen and physicality slow him down? Harwell is one of the few players who can contain Peterson and score on him on the other end. If not, Peterson has the takeover ability, aggressiveness and college-ready frame to dominate the line.
It'll be fascinating to see how Peterson handles Harwell, who has the size to back him down into the midpost with his dribble, if he gets hot. Both players play a team game, so this matchup will see two versatile, big guards going head-to-head.