Derik Queen and Cooper Flagg Lead East to Victory in McDonald’s All-American Game
High school teammates Derik Queen and Cooper Flagg led the East to an 88-86 victory over the West in the McDonald's All-American game. Queen scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds, earning co-MVP alongside Dylan Harper, who had 22 points for the West.
By the Numbers- Derik Queen: 23 points, 8 rebounds
- Dylan Harper: 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists
Despite Flagg's highlight plays, including a 3-pointer and a crowd-pleasing block, he finished with 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists in the game.
State of Play- East defeated West 88-86 in the McDonald's All-American game.
- Harper led first-half scorers with 14 points for the West.
- Queen and Flagg, teammates at Montverde Academy, showcased their skills in the game.
Following the game, players like Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, and Boogie Fland will transition to play for college teams like Rutgers and Kentucky, continuing their basketball careers at the collegiate level.
Bottom LineDerik Queen's standout performance, alongside impressive plays from Dylan Harper and Cooper Flagg, secured an exciting win for the East in the McDonald's All-American game, highlighting the talent and potential of these high school basketball stars.
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