Auburn signee Aden Holloway set to compete in McDonald’s All-American game on Tuesday
Auburn 2023 signee Aden Holloway will compete on the big stage Tuesday night as he takes the floor at the McDonald’s All-American Game in Houston, Texas.
Holloway is Auburn’s lone high school signee of the 2023 cycle, but he is considered to be one of the nation’s best guards of the class. He is the No. 6 overall player from the State of California, and the No. 6 point guard according to 247Sports, which also lists him as a four-star prospect.
Holloway was named to the McDonald’s All-American East team roster in January, as he plans to represent his hometown of Matthews, North Carolina. In the game, he will be teammates with Michigan State signee Xavier Booker, Oregon signee Kwame Brown, and Colorado signee Cody Williams.
ESPN’s Paul Biancardi says that he is looking forward to the matchup between Holloway and the son of NBA legend Lebron James, Bronny James, on Tuesday.
Holloway is one of the best shot-makers in the class. He shot 40% this season and can shoot it from deep with a quick trigger. He makes shots in diverse ways: catch-and-shoot actions, cutting off screens and stopping behind ball screens. He is an impactful jump shooter you must stay connected with. James has made considerable progress, becoming an all-around player with an upside as a defender. He utilizes instincts and emerging athletic ability to play one-on-one defense, take a charge or make an impressive chase down clock. His IQ and shot-making have been steady all season. Covering Holloway is a challenge for anyone. James has to able limit his 3s and contest his shots as he anticipates his dribble drive. Will Holloway keep James from getting a driving line angle and making a highlight?
Holloway is the fifth Auburn signee ever to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game, joining korvotney barber, Sharife Cooper, Frank Ford, and most recently, a first-round selection of the Houston Rockets, Jabari Smith.
The McDonald’s All-American Game will be broadcasted live on ESPN at 8 p.m. CT.
