ATLANTA, GA- On one of the biggest stages for any high school basketball player, Arizona signees Josh Green and Nico Mannion shined in the McDonald’s All-American game.
In perhaps their last high school action until officially arriving on campus, current Arizona signees Nico Mannion and Josh Green got to showcase their talent in the annual, McDonald’s All-American Game.
A great accomplishment for any high school baller, the McDonald’s All-American game is the piece de resistance for all the top basketball players in the country in their final seasons!
Arizona Wildcats
After tremendous senior seasons by Green and Mannion, fittingly and not surprisingly, the two were selected to the West squad of the 2019 McDonald’s All-American team. A great feat for the both of them, the two joined a long list of former Wildcats who have made the team over the years.
Finally on Wednesday night in Atlanta, the two long-time friends and future teammates suited-up one last time as high school athletes. Together, Green and Mannion competed against the East squad, ladened with fellow All-Americans.
While competing against some of the nations best talent, it’s really hard to distance yourself. Nonetheless, the two performed admirably, showcasing the talent that is making many Arizona fans dream for 2019-20 to come sooner!
As the West battled and lost by a 115-100 final, Green and Mannion finished the game with eight points each. Both played 14 and 15 minutes respectively, also dishing out two assists each and gaining one steal.
We even got to see this fancy future Wildcat-to-future Wildcat connection, as Nico dished the assist to a Green reverse finish at the rim!
@niccolomannion ➡️ @joshgreen_6 https://t.co/Zo1pAOMYVU
— Eric Townsend (@EricDTownsend) March 28, 2019
We anticipate to see this happening plenty next year, when these two finally team up in Tucson! Although the two didn’t steal the show, they definitely made us fans exciting for next season!
We expect big things, as the two are already looking to deliver a deep tournament run!
Josh Green: “Sean Miller’s never gone to a Final Four so me and Nico’s goal is to come in there and help him get to a Final Four.” #BEARDOWN https://t.co/XJqkVzZ5fF
— BearDownU.com (@BearDownU) March 26, 2019
At Zona Zealots, we’re happy we got to see a small preview of these two, and can’t wait until they finally reach campus! Bear Down, Arizona!