Posted By Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff
Lowell resident and Tilton School basketball standout Alex Oriakhi will be one of 12 of the nation's top high school basketball players representing the East Team in the McDonald's All-American High School Basketball Game.
The 6-foot-9 240 pound big man has committed to play for the University of Connecticut next season. He earned a spot on the Sporting News High Honorable Mention high school All-America Team in the annual Sporting News College Basketball Preview Magazine this fall.
Earlier this month Oriakhi was named one of 20 high school seniors to participate in the 2009 Jordan Brand Classic, presented by Foot Locker, at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, April 18.
Oriakhi was the only Massachusetts resident chosen as a McDonald's All-American. A total of 48 players were chosen for two boys teams (12 players on each roster) and two girls teams (12 players on each roster) from approximately 2,500 nominees.
This year's game will be played on April 1 at the BankUnited Center in Miami, Florida.
Some of the past participants chosen for the prestigious game include NBA players such as Alonzo Mourning, Magic Johnson, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, and Carmelo Anthony.
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