Gabriel won't play in McDonald's AA game

[Ripcord65]

Wenyen Gabriel (Rivals No. 17) was not selected for the McDonald's AA game, but Sacha Killeya-Jones (Rivals No. 26) was selected. Go figure.

'Cats have four selected (Fox, Monk, Bam, Sacha). Next most to one team -- two.

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

Wenyen Gabriel (Rivals No. 17) was not selected for the McDonald's AA game, but Sacha Killeya-Jones (Rivals No. 26) was selected. Go figure.

'Cats have four selected (Fox, Monk, Bam, Sacha). Next most to one team -- two.

Gabriel isnt eligible for the game because like john wall, he's a 5th year player

 

[Blue_Reality]

Like has ALWAYS been the policy..........ONLY TRUE High school Seniors can play in the game....

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

So Brad Calipari is getting on the roster right? Its only his 5th or 6th high school year.

Or can Gabriel reclassify to last year and join the team next year all the while breaking down space time to be eligible for this year's burger game?? Thats how it works right???? ahh i'm so confused

 

[musrat59]

Maybe be makes the Jordan Classic.

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

yeah it's only been that way since '78. I'm betting it'll be that way again next year. Probably. Looks like people would learn at some point. Maybe.

You give people too much credit.

 

[Ron Mehico]

Good one ripcord

 

[permdaddy]

Maybe be makes the Jordan Classic.

Nope, Wenyen and SKJ didn't make that roster. UK has Bam, Monk and Fox in the Jordan game.

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

I thought the jordan game had several spots left open to fill later

Edit: I'm right, only 16 roster spots have been filled as of right now.

 

[permdaddy]

I thought the jordan game had several spots left open to fill later

They did leave some open. I should have said as of now.

 

[ThroughBlue]

Maybe if we keep making threads on this same topic it will change. Probably not but who knows?

 

[Ripcord65]

Sorry. I was obviously unaware of the 5th year rule. But I'm glad to give those of you who love to attack and belittle another opportunity to show your colors.

Go 'Cats !

 

[gossie21]

I thought the jordan game had several spots left open to fill later

Edit: I'm right, only 16 roster spots have been filled as of right now.

That's correct. Last year they had 22 participants. So they can fill 6 spots, 7 if they replace Giles.

 

[gossie21]

Just in case anyone was wondering which recruits made which all-star game I decided to a quick list.

McDonald's AA (3/30/16)
Fox, Monk, Bam, and SKJ (Bolden)

Nike Hoops Summit (4/9/16)
Fox, Bam, and Gabriel (Bolden) *international roster not set

Jordan Brand Classic (4/17/16)
Fox, Monk, and Bam (Bolden) **roster not complete

The Derby Festival is on 4/15/16 so Gabriel and SKJ could possibly play there if they aren't picked up by the JBC.

 

[Teachable Moe]

What happened to the 2 All-Star Game limit?

 

[gossie21]

What happened to the 2 All-Star Game limit?

The Nike Hoops Summit doesn't count as an all-star game. I would assume because USA Basketball selects the US team.

 

[yoshukai]

Like has ALWAYS been the policy..........ONLY TRUE High school Seniors can play in the game....

Yeah , the real head scratcher is Monk being left off the Nike Hoops Summit.

 

[ThroughBlue]

Monk not being on US team...

 

[gossie21]

I think there was some discussion on Monk's exclusion having to do with him being injured at the U18 tryouts in October. He had a groin injury at the time and could not participate. That seems ridiculous to me. You take the best players you possibly can. There's a small chance Monk could be picked to replace Giles.... not likely but it's at least possible.

 

[kats23]

This guy didn't make the McD's AA.
That's garbage! The guy has probably eaten more McD's than anyone. Sure, he can't dunk but's funnier than hell.