The 2012

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game that was played on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the

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, home of the

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. The game's rosters featured the best and most highly recruited high school boys graduating in 2012. The game was the 35th annual version of the

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first played in 1978. Chicago is the first city to host the game in back-to-back years.

West Roster

East Roster

Coaches

The West team was coached by: * Head coach Gordon Kerkman of Aurora West High School ( Aurora, IL) * Asst coach Rick Thompson of Aurora West High School ( Aurora, IL) * Asst coach Curtis Shaw of Aurora West High School ( Aurora, IL) The East team was coached by: * Head coach Billy Hicks of Scott County High School ( Georgetown, KY) * Asst coach Chris Willhite of Scott County High School ( Georgetown, KY) * Asst coach Tim Glenn of Scott County High School ( Georgetown, KY) The west team defeated the east team 106-102, with Shabazz Muhammad named the MVP of the game with 21 points and 6 rebounds.

All-American Week

Schedule

* Monday, March 26:

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Jamfest ** Slam Dunk Contest ** Three-Point Shoot-out ** Timed Basketball Skills Competition * Wednesday, March 28: 35th Annual Boys All-American Game * Thursday, March 29: 35th Annual Hudson Trophy Presentation The

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Contest winners

* The 2012

Slam Dunk contest was won by Shabazz Muhammad. The winner of the 2012 3-point shoot-out was Rasheed Sulaimon. The winner of the basketball skills competition was Tyler Lewis.

References

External links

McDonald's All-American on the web
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