Demetrius Jackson -- who signed a National Letter of Intent in November with the Fighting Irish -- has been selected to play in the McDonald's All American game. The talented guard "next door" (Mishawaka, IN) will become the fifteenth player in Notre Dame men's basketball history to play in this game -- here are the others:
- Tracy Jackson -- 1977
- Tim Andree -- 1979
- John Paxson -- 1979
- Tom Sluby -- 1980
- Barry Spencer -- 1980
- Ken Barlow -- 1982
- Tim Kempton -- 1982
- David Rivers -- 1984
- Keith Robinson -- 1986
- LaPhonso Ellis -- 1988
- Ryan Humphrey -- 1997
- Chris Thomas -- 2001
- Torin Francis -- 2002
- Luke Zeller -- 2005
The game will be held at Chicago's United Center on Wednesday April 3rd -- and will be televised LIVE on ESPN beginning at 9:30 PM ET.
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE STORY
LINK: ESPN STORY
LINK: ESPN RECRUITING EXPERT
