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Chicago • Josh Jackson and Frank Jackson each scored 19 points, and the West beat the East 114-107 in the boys McDonald's All American Game on Wednesday night.
Lone Peak's Frank Jackson, who has committed to play for Mike Krzyzewski at Duke, was 5 for 7 from 3-point range. Josh Jackson, who is considering Michigan State, Kansas and Arizona for his college choice, was 9-for-11 shooting.
Josh Jackson and Frank Jackson were named co-MVPs.
Jayson Tatum had 18 points for the East, and Bam Abebayo added 16 points and 12 rebounds. Tatum also has committed to the Blue Devils.
Lonzo Ball, who was named player of the year, had a game-high 13 assists for the West. He is committed to UCLA.
The West led for most of the game.
Markelle Fultz showed off his long range shooting with back-to-back 3s to help the East close to 82-70, but the West responded with 11 straight points, highlighted by Frank Jackson's back-to-back 3s
Fultz finished with 10 points.
Malik Monk, a 6-foot-3 shooting guard, energized the United Center crowd with a reverse alley-oop for the West. On the next possession, he took a pass from Ball and elevated high for the dunk. Monk was one of four Kentucky recruits playing in the game.
Josh Jackson made a 3-pointer to put the West up 52-47 at the break.