2025 McDonald's All American Game: 'Big 3' of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Petersen, Cameron Boozer living up to hype

The final push for the No. 1 spot in the class of 2025 is so, so good

BROOKLYN, New York – The McDonald's All American Game isn't just a celebration of the nation's top high school talent—it's a key evaluation setting, especially as we finalize the 247Sports rankings for the class of 2025.

While the game itself took place Tuesday night at Barclays Center, the practices—held over three days at the Brooklyn Nets' facility—offered NBA executives and evaluators the best opportunity to see this class compete. To their credit, the intensity didn't dip. The practices were competitive, and the game delivered as well, setting the stage for some real takeaways from one of the deepest and most talented groups in recent memory.

Check out my 10 biggest takeaways from the week that was here and keep reading for a blow-by-blow recap of the night and what I thought was the key point from the entire event, which is that the top three of the class is who we though they were. 

East

• F Shon Abaev, Cincinnati
• G Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas
• G Darius Adams, UConn
• F Nate Ament, undecided
• F Cameron Boozer, Duke
• G Cayden Boozer, Duke
• F Jalen Haralson, Notre Dame
• G Isiah Harwell, Houston
• G Trey McKenney, Michigan
• C Malachi Moreno, Kentucky
• G Braylon Mullins, UConn
• C Eric Reibe, UConn

West

• G Alijah Arenas, USC
• G Mikel Brown Jr., Louisville
• F Niko Bundalo, Washington
• G Brayden Burries, undecided
• C Chris Cenac Jr., Houston
• F AJ Dybantsa, BYU
• F Nikolas Khamenia, Duke
• F Koa Peat, Arizona
• G Darryn Peterson, Kansas
• G Meleek Thomas, Arkansas
• F Caleb Wilson, UNC
• F Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor

[Apr 2, 2025 at 1:27 pm ET · Adam Finkelstein]

My top takeaway from the night: Big 3 makes its case

We've been transparent for months: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer are the three prospects still in play for the final No. 1 ranking in the class of 2025. With Peterson left off the Nike Hoop Summit roster and Dybantsa's Utah Prep team missing Chipotle Nationals, this week in Brooklyn was the only head-to-head opportunity for all three.

Fittingly, they led the McDonald's All American Game in scoring—and Peterson and Boozer split MVP honors. Peterson poured in 18 points with five rebounds, three assists and three steals to lead the West to a 105-92 win. Boozer notched the game's only double-double (16 points, 12 boards) while setting the tone with his consistency and unselfish play.

Peterson may have made the strongest final impression. Long known for his scoring, he stood out in practices with his defensive playmaking and rebounding, while showcasing improved explosiveness and perimeter shooting.

Dybantsa, still viewed as the prospect with the highest long-term ceiling, had flashes of brilliance—moments where his 6-foot-9 frame and shot creation looked unmatched. But Peterson was more consistently dominant.

And while Boozer's game isn't always made for an all-star setting, he once again proved he belongs in the conversation. Tough, versatile, and arguably the most accomplished winner in high school basketball over the last decade, his floor remains as high as anyone's.

No matter how the final rankings shake out, the collective quality at the top of this class is undeniable—and the debate likely isn't over.