Top ranked Tyran Stokes, Jordan Smith headline 2026 McDonald's All American Game rosters

Latrell Allmond

PF | Petersburg (Va.) High

Current 247Sports ranking: No. 24

Recruitment: Signed with Oklahoma State.

Bossi's take: It isn't easy to stay on top throughout all four years of your high school career, but that's exactly what Allmond has done. He's been a standout on the grassroots circuit and a winner with his high school team. He's skilled, he has transformed his body and he's emerged as a plus rebounder with legitimate inside/out skill on the offensive end. His impact should be immediate next season.

Darius Bivins

PG | Alexandria (Va.) Bishop O'Connell

Current ranking: No. 84.

Recruitment: Bivins settled on a top four of Rutgers, Seton Hall, Texas Tech and VCU in the late fall. The Red Raiders were considered by many to be the frontrunners, but there's been little movement on his recruitment in the past few months.

Bossi's take: One of eight undecided players in the game, Bivins is the only player under 6-feet tall to make the roster. Just because he's small doesn't mean he lacks heart or toughness and while he's skilled and smart, his best quality is that when a game is on the line he's capable of taking over and carrying his team to victory.

Bruce Branch III

SF | Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) Prolific Prep

Current ranking: No. 6

Recruitment: BYU, Louisville, USC and others are involved. Branch took an official visit to BYU last week, and while the Cougars are in a good spot, there's still plenty of time for movement.

Bossi's take: Formerly the top-ranked player in the class of 2027, Branch reclassified to 2026 in time to be eligible for the game. Standing about 6-foot-7, Branch has a polished game on the offensive end and deep range on his jump shot. His real separator is his ability to generate offense one-on-one or in late clock situations. He was a layup to make the game.

Toni Bryant

PF | Orlando (Fla.) Southeastern Prep

Current ranking: No. 27

Recruitment: Signed with Missouri

Bossi's take: One of the bounciest players in the class, the Floridian has spring-loaded legs and outstanding timing. He's a gazelle in the open floor, can really run from rim to rim, and is a consistent lob threat on offense. Byrant also has the ability to erase mistakes at the rim as a last line of defense on the other end. He's still got room to grow into his body and needs to add more strength to reach his full potential, but he's got some burgeoning skill shooting the ball that should help ease the transition to the SEC.

Jasiah Jervis

SG| White Plains (N.Y.) Archbishop Stepinac

Current ranking: No. 33

Recruitment: Signed with Michigan State.

Bossi's take: Jervis looks to be tailor-made to play for Tom Izzo. He is tough, he competes on both ends of the floor and at the end of the day all he cares about is winning. His shot-making from deep and improved ability to generate offense off of the bounce stand out as well. He embodies the vision of what a High School All-American should be both on and off the floor.

Taylen Kinney

PG | Atlanta (Ga.) Overtime Elite

Current ranking: No. 13

Recruitment: Signed with Kansas.

Bossi's take: There aren't many players in the class who are more popular than Kinney. The point guard has a style of play that is really fun to watch and along with his "Mr. 6-7" persona, he's built a massive following online. While he's a Tiktok star, Kinney is a basketball player first, and a point guard who is wired to score, has sneaky athleticism, and the ability to make things happen for himself and others off the dribble.

Adonis Ratliff

PF | White Plains (N.Y.) Archbishop Stepinac

Current ranking: No. 17

Recruitment: Signed with USC.

Bossi's take: Adonis Ratliff has battled the injury bug this season and just barely met the cutoff for games played when it came to being eligible. A 7-footer who can really run the floor, he's a guy with extreme upside as he gets stronger and figures it all out. Adonis is a big-time mover, finishes lobs, has soft touch, and can be a prolific shot blocker when he's on the floor and totally engaged in the game.

Adonis one of two longtime NBA player Theo Ratliff's twin sons to make the game, along with Darius.

Darius Ratliff

C | White Plains (N.Y.) Archbishop Stepinac

Current ranking: No. 23

Recruitment: Signed with USC.

Bossi's take: The second Ratliff twin and third member of Archbishop Stepinac on this year's East squad, Darius plays a bit more on the perimeter than his brother. Talent and upside have always been clear with Ratliff. Pushing 7-feet tall, Darius is a fluid mover, can switch defensively, and he's got a very dangerous jump shot with deep range. Up until his senior year he's fought injury and consistency issues, but he's really emerged this season as a pick-and-pop big man who can also defend the rim at a high level.

Jaxon Richardson

SF | Orlando (Fla.) Southeastern Prep

Current ranking: No. 21

Recruitment: Richardson is down to Alabama, Creighton, Ole Miss and USC. While he cut things down to four, there's been little movement in his recruitment, and there could be room for another program to move in late.

Bossi's take: The NBA bloodlines run deep for Richardson. His father, Jason Richardson (a McDonald's All-American himself in 1999), played 13 seasons in the Association and was a two-time Slam Dunk champion. Now, his older brother Jace Richardson is a rookie with the Orlando Magic after a one-and-done season at Michigan State. Jaxon definitely takes after his father and is probably the most electric leaper in the class. Should he choose to enter the dunk contest during game week, he'll be the heavy favorite.

Deron Rippey Jr.

PG | Blairstown (N.J.) Blair Academy

Current ranking: No. 10

Recruitment: Committed to Duke.

Bossi's take: One thing that you can always count on with Rippey is that you are never going to walk away feeling like he shortchanged anybody when it comes to effort. The athletic and strong point guard is an absolute dog on the floor who is relentless in attacking the paint. While his burst and athleticism allow him to play bigger than his size and get those paint touches at will, Rippey has worked hard to become a complete point guard and learned how to use his athleticism to add to his game, instead of being reliant upon it.

Jordan Smith Jr.

CG | Chantilly (Va.) Paul VI

Current ranking: No. 2

Recruitment: Smith has a final six of Arkansas, Duke, Georgetown, Indiana, Kentucky and Syracuse and has taken official visits to all of them. Arkansas and Duke are thought to have opened up some separation from the pack with the Razorbacks considered the favorite right now.

Bossi's take: Much like Rippey, Smith is another who is never going to give anything other than complete effort and has a motor that never stops. He plays guard with the mentality of an outside linebacker, and he wants to deliver the first and last blow in any fight. He loves to get to the rim and is an elite defender who has worked hard to become a much more viable threat as a jump shooter and has developed a pretty reliable mid-range/pull-up game.

Anthony Thompson

SF | Hudson (Ohio) Western Reserve

Current ranking: No. 7

Recruitment: Signed with Ohio State.

Bossi's take: Straight up, there may not be a better jump shooter from deep in the class than Thompson. On top of his gorgeous jump shot, he's got 6-foot-8 size, plus length and the ability to play as either a jumbo wing or a stretch four to create mismatches all over the floor. He still needs to get stronger, but it's important to note that he's among the younger players in the class of 2026 and won't turn 18 until after he's already been on campus for a few months.

Maximo Adams

SF | Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon

Current ranking: No. 25

Recruitment: Signed with North Carolina.

Bossi's take: Adams is the model of consistency and willingness to do all of the little things. The future Tar Heel has proven willing to play the three or the four. At 6-foot-7, he's a capable jump shooter, and he's a hard-nosed kid who is an elite rebounder for his size. After hitting a bit of a stall in his development during his junior season, Adams really kicked things into gear over the summer and as a senior to earn himself a spot on this year's team.

JJ Andrews

SF | Little Rock (Ark.) Little Rock Christian Academy

Current ranking: No. 12

Recruitment: Signed with Arkansas.

Bossi's take: The son of a Razorbacks football great, Shawn Andrews, JJ Andrews has inherited some of that football toughness from his father. He's among the most rugged wings in the country and does a great job of blending his power with skill to be a real inside/out force. He was the leading scorer on a Brad Beal Elite squad that won Nike Peach Jam titles at the 16 and 17U levels, and he's recently returned from an injury that sidelined him for a month or so during the season.

Christian Collins

PF | Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco

Current ranking: No. 9

Recruitment: Collins took fall official visits to Kentucky and UCLA, and appeared to be on the verge of committing to the Wildcats. This winter, he's opened things back up. Illinois and Vanderbilt, among others, have gotten involved in his recruitment is pretty wide open.

Bossi's take: Collins still needs to add some mass to his frame, but there's no questioning his motor or effort level. Collins has been a monster during his senior year. He's been a high-volume rebounder and has hustled in transition. On offense, Collins has found a great balance between developing his scoring game facing the rim and using his quickness and length advantages on the interior. He may have the most wide-open recruitment of any of the undecided players in the game.

Quinn Costello

PF | Boston (Mass.) The Newman School

Current ranking: No. 44

Recruitment: Signed with Michigan.

Bossi's take: Last spring, while playing with the Middlesex Magic in the Under Armour Association, Costello went from total unknown to a coveted high-major prospect in a matter of three months. Now, he can add All-American to his resumé. A thin and mobile four man, Costello can really stretch defenses with his shooting and is a sneaky good rim protector from the help side. It's going to be interesting to see how he competes with some of the more physically developed bigs during game week.

Jason Crowe Jr.

CG | Inglewood (Calif.) High

Current ranking: No. 5

Recruitment: Signed with Missouri.

Bossi's take: The all-time scoring leader in California history, Crowe is a walking bucket. He's averaging well over 40 points per game as a senior, and the southpaw is absolutely relentless when it comes to scoring the ball. He's a little bit slight of build, but is unafraid of contact and plays with a bit of reckless abandon that is pretty easy to appreciate. We maintain that he's a much better passer and setup guy than people realize. It will be interesting to see him with more weapons around him.

Arafan Diane

C | Norwalk (Iowa) Iowa United Prep

Current ranking: No. 16

Recruitment: Signed with Houston.

Bossi's take: The biggest and strongest of the big men in the game, Diane is a mountain of a center who establishes deep position in the post and does not give it up. He's got a nice jump hook, is starting to make short to medium range jumpers, and has improved running the floor. When Houston gets a hold of him and gets him their strength and conditioning program, he's got the potential to be a complete monster physically. Especially if he can be a bit more consistent with his effort.

Caleb Gaskins

PF | Miami (Fla.) Columbus

Current ranking: No. 20

Recruitment: Signed with Miami.

Bossi's take: Gaskins has had himself a tremendous senior campaign. A sleek athlete who is going to be physically ready for the ACC, his blend of power and skill is what got him into the team. More importantly, he's learning how to better use his strength around the rim and not make himself smaller by settling for too many face-up jump shots. Not bad for Jai Lucas to land an All-American during his first year as a head coach.

Austin Goosby

CG| Dallas (Texas) Dynamic Prep

Current ranking: No. 19

Recruitment: Signed with Texas.

Bossi's take: Goosby is somebody that you have to see a lot of to truly appreciate. He's an elite connector on both ends of the floor who focuses on all of the little things more than he does scoring the ball. When he wants to score, he's capable of harnessing his athleticism to do damage at the rim. He's still got to work at being a more consistent threat as a jump shooter, but he's among the best two-way perimeter players to make the game.

Caleb Holt

SG | Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) Prolific Prep

Current ranking: No. 4.

Recruitment: Holt is down to a final five of Alabama, Arizona, Houston, Kentucky and Providence. Arizona is thought to be the slight favorite at this juncture.

Bossi's take: There may be some players – though not many -- in the game who have a higher long-term ceiling than Holt. However, few are as ready to impact winning at the college level as a freshman as Holt is. He is a unit physically who looks like he's already spent a few years in a college weight room, he plays to win on both ends and he's a reliable scorer who keeps things simple on straight line drives and open jumpers. He's got personality and maturity that match his talent and will be a fan favorite.

Brandon McCoy

SG | Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon

Current ranking: No. 14

Recruitment: McCoy has taken official visits to Alabama, Arkansas, Miami and Michigan, while others like Oregon and USC have made overtures of late. McCoy has been very reluctant to discuss his recruitment, but Miami and Michigan may be distancing themselves by the slightest of margins.

Bossi's take: A total freak of an athlete, McCoy has started to fill out physically, and the ability to add power to his raw speed, leaping ability and downhill style have made him a different player. As a senior, he's been more assertive than ever in attacking the rim, continues to be a sticky on the ball defender and is becoming a little more confident as a jump shooter each step of the way.

Tyran Stokes

SF | Seattle (Wash.) Rainier Beach

Current ranking: No. 1

Recruitment: Stokes is down to Kansas, Kentucky and Oregon, and took an unofficial visit to Kansas over the weekend. Bill Self and the Jayhawks are considered the favorite.

Bossi's take: In other classes, there has been a pretty healthy debate about who the No. 1 player is. In the class of 2026, Stokes has very clearly set himself apart from the others and is a pretty easy call for the top spot. A strong and powerful athlete, Stokes is an absolute monster in transition who is really building his half-court game. He's improved his shooting touch and has as good a floor vision as a passer as almost anybody in the class. His emotions can get the best of him at times, but his talent level is undeniable.

Cameron Williams

PF | Phoenix (Ariz.) St. Mary's

Current ranking: No. 3

Recruitment: Signed with Duke.

Bossi's take: Another relatively late-blooming prospect, Williams went from a top-50 type prospect to the national top-10 over the last summer. During his senior season, he's continued to turn things on while moving into the top three. The 6-foot-11 Williams moves around the floor with the ease of a shooting guard, has a feathery touch to the three-point line, and can outrun almost any big man he faces. Williams is a lob finisher with all kinds of touch around the rim. Right now he just lacks strength and sometimes the confidence to play with a bit more physicality. As good as he already is, he's got as much room for growth in his game as anybody in the class.

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