McDonald's All-American Games showcase local high school basketball stars

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some of the biggest high school basketball games in the country are coming to Chicago as part of the McDonald's All-American Games.

The games, which are in their 38th year for boys and 14th year for girls, will feature local talent and will played at the United Center on April 1.

It's the fifth consecutive year the Windy City will host the Games. Past alumni of the game include Michael Jordan and Derrick Rose. This year, suburban standout Jalen Brunson of Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Ill., will play in front of a hometown crowd. The games begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be televised on ESPNU and ESPN.

Douglas Freeland, director of the McDonald's All American Games, visited the ABC 7 studios to explain what to expect.

2015 McDonald's All American Games

April 1

Girls game: 5:30 p.m.

Boys game: 8 p.m.

United Center

1901 West Madison St., Chicago

Tickets are $10, parking is free

Tickets are still available via Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-866-909-GAME