High School Sports

North Meck’s Isaiah Evans among 5 NC players named to 2024 McDonald’s All-American games

Three North Carolina boys and two girls were named to the 2024 McDonald’s All-American game Tuesday.

The boys’ players named to the roster are North Mecklenburg’s Isaiah Evans (Duke), Northwood’s Drake Powell (UNC) and Raleigh Word of God’s Jayden Quaintance (Kentucky).

North Pitt’s Zamareya Jones (N.C. State) and Grace Christian’s Sarah Strong (undecided) were named to the girls’ roster.

Evans and Strong were named Mr. and Ms. NC Basketball last season.

The All-American games will be played in Houston April 2. More than 700 players from 43 states were nominated for the game.

Boys’ rosters

Girls’ rosters

This story was originally published January 23, 2024 at 3:39 PM.

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