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Robinson Named WKU's First McDonald's All American

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball signee Mitchell Robinson was named a McDonald’s All American on Sunday, the first in program history.

Robinson – a five-star, 7-foot center out of Chalmette (La.) High School – is one of 24 players nationally selected for the prestigious all-star game, which brings together the top high school talent across the country and is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

The final roster was announced live on ESPNU on Sunday night. The McDonald’s All American Game is set for March 29 at the United Center in Chicago.

WKU has never had a McDonald’s All American in its storied basketball history.