The 2026 McDonald's All American Games are back, as one the most prestigious high school basketball showcases tapped 24 standout teenagers — currently committed across 18 top NCAA programs — to play in the March 31st girls' competition in Arizona.
The Class of 2026's No. 1-ranked recruit Kate Harpring (UNC), and No. 2 Saniyah Hall (USC) will headline Team East, joined by No. 4 Olivia Vukosa (UConn).
No. 3 Jerzy Robinson (South Carolina) will lead Team West alongside No. 5 Oliviyah Edwards (Tennessee) and No. 6 McKenna Woliczko (Iowa).
“Nearly five decades into the McDonald’s All American Games, I continue to be amazed by the talent who raise the bar every year,” McDonald’s USA VP of marketing Elizabeth Campbell said in Tuesday's statement.
“We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2026 into this storied legacy and cheer them on as they write the next chapter of basketball history.”
No. 4-ranked Texas and No. 16 Kentucky lead collegiate representation, with No. 11 Addison Bjorn, No. 12 Bri Crittendon, and No. 18 Aaliah Spaight bound for the Longhorns while No. 8 Maddyn Greenway, No. 14 Savvy Swords, and No. 36 Emily McDonald join the Wildcats.
No. 17 Duke and unranked Notre Dame are the only other schools with more than one participant, with No. 7 Autumn Fleary and No. 13 Bella Flemings set to become Blue Devils while No. 16 Jacy Abli and No. 27 Jenica Lewis will fight for the Irish in the 2026/27 NCAA basketball season.
How to watch the 2026 McDonald's All American Games
The 2026 McDonald's All American Games will take over Phoenix's Desert Diamond Arena starting with skills competitions on Monday, March 30th before the centerpiece clashes tip off on Tuesday, March 31st.
Tickets to the games are currently available via Ticketmaster, with game coverage starting at 7 PM ET on March 31st, live on ESPN.
Jordan Brand Basketball has signed another top collegiate women's basketball talent, with the Nike sportswear subsidiary announcing UConn sophomore star Sarah Strong as part of their NIL Class of 2025 on Monday.
"Being part of Jordan Brand is honestly a huge honor," Strong said in a statement. "Jordan is a symbol of greatness and confidence, so being part of the family feels very surreal."
Strong entered her second season with the Huskies earlier this month after a stellar rookie NCAA campaign that saw the forward earn the 2024/25 season's National Freshman of the Year award as well as second-team All-America honors.
The 19-year-old reigning national champion adds to the company's already stacked NIL roster, with Strong joining Jordan Brand Basketball's previous year class partners like UCLA senior guard Kiki Rice — the brand's first-ever NIL signee — as well as Penn State sophomore guard Kiyomi McMiller, LSU junior guard Mikaylah Williams and freshman teammate Bella Hines, and USC's 2026/27 recruit Saniyah Hall.
The partnership further punctuates Strong's rising stardom and Jordan Brand's continued commitment to the women's game.
The iconic brand's professional roster currently features more than 10 WNBA players, including Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard.
USC women's basketball is stocking up, bringing on their third No. 1 high school prospect in four years with top-ranked Saniyah Hall committing to the Trojans on Friday.
Set to join the team for the 2026/27 season, Hall follows in the footsteps of 2023 top recruit JuJu Watkins and Class of 2025 No. 1 prospect Jazzy Davidson.
USC reportedly beat out both North Carolina and UCLA in the race to secure a commitment from Hall.
The Northeast Ohio product will close out her high school career at SPIRE Academy, returning to her home state following a junior-year campaign with Montverde Academy in Florida.
The 6-foot-2 guard, who turned 17 years old on Wednesday, has also seen significant international success, first helping Team USA earn gold in the 2024 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup.
Hall added a 5x5 gold medal to her collection earlier this month, when the then-16-year-old set records en route to securing Team USA the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup title.
Her US U19-record 19.9 points per game — plus team-leading averages of 6.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.9 steals across the competition's seven games — saw the starter named tournament MVP following the July 20th championship victory.
Shortly after returning Stateside, Hall visited USC, announcing her NCAA basketball commitment almost immediately after leaving campus.
"I would say it felt like home. I loved all of my teammates," Hall told ESPN's NBA Today on Friday. "The girls there are so fun to be around."