Berry, Jackson, Pinson nominated for 2014 McDonald's All American Game
Posted Jan 7, 2014
North Carolina basketball signees Joel Berry, Justin Jackson, and Theo Pinson were named Tuesday to the list of 2014 McDonald's All American Game Nominees. If the trio make the final roster, which will be announced at a later date, they will add to UNC's list of 67 current and former McDonald's All-Americans who have played in the prestigious annual event since 1977.
Berry is a point guard from Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, Florida. Pinson is a wing forward from Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina. And Jackson is a wing forward from Homeschool Christian Youth Association (HCYA) in Katy, Texas. All three are ranked as 5-star recruits by the major recruiting services, and each will join the Tar Heels' roster next season.
The McDonald's All-American Game will be played Wednesday, April 2nd 2014 at the United Center in Chicago. You can view the complete list of the 2014 McDonald's All-American nominees here (PDF file).
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