Adrian, MI – Today is a celebration of basketball – the game, its players and their journey to greatness – as McDonald’s announces the top basketball talent nominated for the 44th annual McDonald’s All American Games teams. The list of more than 700 top girls and boys high school seniors from across the country recognizes 18 girls and boys from Michigan, including one from Adrian.
Breeanne “Bree” Salenbien, two-time state champion from Lenawee Christian School in Adrian was nominated.
Bree has committed to play college basketball at Gonzaga University.
In keeping with the storied tradition, the final team roster of 48 players will be named later this month. But, much like the senior year seasons of these athletes, commemorating these players will look different this year due to COVID-19. McDonald’s made the difficult decision to forego in-person Games after consulting with health and safety experts and will honor the 2021 class through a virtual celebration. This decision was made in the interest of protecting the health and safety of student athletes, their families and event staff. However, being named a McDonald’s All American is about so much more than the game; it is a once in a lifetime achievement for high school seniors.
Details of the virtual celebration will be shared soon.
This year’s talent is spread coast-to-coast, with nominees representing 44 states and the District of Columbia. High school players from Texas received the most nominations (87), followed by Florida (58) and California (57).
A complete list of 2021 McDonald’s All American Games Nominees is available at mcdaag.com.
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