RARIFIED AIR: Chet Holmgren, Azzi Fudd lead cavalcade of high school stars named Jordan Brand Classic All Americans; pandemic cancels all-star game

BEAVERTON, Ore. -– The Jordan Brand Classic turned 20 years ago today and announced today its 2021 rosters of elite level girls and boys high school senior basketball players.

JBC is a celebration of the next generation of basketball stars and features the top high school talent in the country annually.

While no game will be played in 2021 due to the global pandemic, Jordan Brand still recognizes the high school athletes who have remained dedicated to the game and deserve recognition for their talent.

Jordan Brand Classic superstar alumni include Carmelo Anthony, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Jayson Tatum and Zion Williamson, as well as DiJonai Carrington, Charli Collier, Napheesa Collier, Sophie Cunningham, Asia Durr, Sabrina Ionescu, and Satou Sabally. The Girls Game was established in 2015 and has been hosted by Jordan Brand family member Maya Moore.

2021 Boys selections

Patrick Baldwin, Paolo Banchero, Tamar Bates, Charles Bediako, Nate Bittle, Malaki Branham, Kendall Brown, Kobe Bufkin, Kennedy Chandler, Max Christie, Daimion Collins, J.D. Davison, Moussa Diabate, Mike Foster, A.J. Griffin, Jaden Hardy, Nolan Hickman, Chet Holmgren, Bryce Hopkins, Caleb Houstan, Trevor Keels, Langston Love, Bryce McGowens, Aminu Mohammed, Efton Reid, Hunter Sallis, Jabari Smith, TyTy Washington, Peyton Watson and Benny Williams.

2021 Girls selections

Destiny Adams, Clarice Akunwafo, Taylor Bigby, Sonia Citron, Dominique Darius, Maryam Dauda, Amari DeBerry, Brooke Demetre, Caroline Duchame, Sania Feagin, Azzi Fudd, Damiya Hagemann, Rori Harmon, Jillian Hollingshead, Kyndall Hunter, Okikiola Iriafen, Raven Johnson, Greta Kampschroeder, Teonni Key, Rayah Marshall, Kayla McPherson, Olivia Miles,
Aaliyah Moore, Saylor Poffenbarger, Reigan Richardson, Saniya Rivers, Payton Verhulst, Talia von Oelhoffen, Morasha Wiggins and Jersey Wolfenbarger