Day One: of the McDonald's All American Game Week in Columbus, Ohio saw players and coaches participating in their first team practices, but not before taking a trip to visit kids and families at the Columbus Ronald McDonald House and the Nationwide Children's Hospital across the street.  The purpose of the day's visit was to allow the players to understand the true meaning behind the McDonald's All American Games. more....

Day Two: of McDonald's All American Game Week kicked off with the second full-team practices at Ohio State's Recreation and Physical Activity Center at 9am. The boys and girls teams ran through more drills and play scenarios in an effort to tighten up as a collective unit in anticipation of Wednesday's games. It's well known that many former NBA players take an interest in this week's events...more....

Day Three: of McDonald's All American Game Week was just a light day to wrap up the week's events before the players take to the national stage Wednesday night for the two All American Games. The third and final practice of the week kicked off the day at 9am, with more drills and play scenarios taking place to tighten up each unit and go over any last minute adjustments that needed to be made. Once again Larry Bird made an appearance on the sidelines to view and analyze the abilities of the nation's top talent. more....

Day Four: The fourth and final day of McDonald's All American Game Week proved to be the most exciting, with the two games taking place at Ohio State University's Value City Arena. The big news coming into the two contests was the overnight development of an apparent foodborne illness in Columbus, Ohio's own Jared Sullinger. Sullinger, by his own admission, was barely able to crawl out of bed the morning of the games, and was considered a game-time decision. more....