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Kentwood's Josh Smith named McDonald's All-American
By Mason Kelley
The Seattle Times
High School Sports Blog
Thursday, February 11, 2010 - Page updated at 03:05 PM

Here is a press release about Kentwood's Josh Smith being named a McDonald's All-American:

Seattle, WA Josh Smith of Kentwood High School joined the ranks of basketball's elite today with his selection to the prestigious 2010 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Boys Team. Smith's participation in the Games will help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, which supports local children and families in need.

Smith was named to the West squad, and will play with the 23 other top male high school basketball players in the country. He averages 13.4 points-per-game, 11 rebounds and 2 blocked shots. His coach is Michael Angelidis.

The Boys Game will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, March 31, at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio and will air live on ESPN. The Girls Game will get underway at 5:30 p.m. ET and will broadcast live on ESPNU. Tickets are available here and all proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. Millions of dollars have been raised since the Games were first played in 1978.

Every athlete who participates in the McDonald's All American Games also visits the host city's local RMHC chapter during Game Week. Smith will visit the Columbus Ronald McDonald House on March 28.

Since 1977, over 750 male players have competed in the McDonald's All American Games, forming an elite list that reads like a "Who's Who" in basketball history. McDonald's All American athletes include basketball greats Alonzo Mourning, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant.
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from the Chicago Tribune

2010 MCDONALD'S ALL AMERICAN BOYS ROSTERS

EAST TEAM
G Reggie Bullock - Kingston (N.C.); North Carolina
F Tobias Harris - Hollow Hills (N.Y.); Tennessee
G Kyle Irving - St. Patrick (N.J.); Duke
G Joe Jackson - White Station (Tenn.); Memphis
C Perry Jones III - Duncanville (Texas); Baylor
G Jelan Kendrick - Wheeler (Ga.); Memphis
F C.J. Leslie - Word of God (N.C.); Undecided
G Kendall Marshall - Bishop O'Connell (Va.); North Carolina
F Jayvaughn Pinkston - Bishop Loughlin (N.Y.); Villanova
G Josh Selby - Lake Clifton (Md.); Undecided
C Jared Sullinger - Northland (Ohio); Ohio State
F Deshaun Thomas - Bishop Luers (Ind.); Ohio State

WEST TEAM
G Keith Appling - Detroit Pershing (Mich.); Michigan State
F Harrison Barnes - Ames (Iowa); North Carolina
F Terrence Jones - Jefferson (Ore.); Undecided
G Cory Joseph - Findlay Prep (Nev.); Undecided
G Brandon Knight - Pine Crest (Fla.); Undecided
G Doron Lamb - Oak Hill Academy (Va.); Undecided
G Ray McCallum - Detroit Country Day (Mich.); Undecided
C Fab Melo - Sagemont (Fla.); Syracuse
F Jereme Richmond - Waukegan (Ill.); Illinois
C Joshua Smith - Kentwood (Wash.); UCLA
F Tristan Thomas - Findlay Prep (Nev.); Texas
F Patric Young - Providence (Fla.); Florida
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Smith's big first half propels Kentwood boys past Decatur

Posted by Sandy Ringer
The Seattle Times
High School Sports Blog
February 11, 2010 at 7:03 PM

Josh Smith had a mammoth first half (17 points, 9 rebounds) as Kentwood blew out to a 35-15 lead and went on to a surprisingly easy victory over Decatur, 62-42, in the SPSL 4A boys basketball tournament at the ShoWare Center.

Smith, a 6-foot-9 senior who has signed with UCLA, finished with 21 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks. He would have scored more if he hadn't struggled at the free-throw line, making just 5 of 11.

Decatur shot just 21.1 percent from the field in the first half, while Kentwood hit at a 51.9 clip.

Tre Tyler helped Kentwood's cause with 12 points, hitting 4 of 7 three-pointers.

Decatur got 13 points from Jordan McCloud and 10 from Terrell Williams. The Gators were without their No. 2 rebounder, Anthony Williams, who sat for academic reasons.