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2 Wildcats make McDonald’s All-American Game

As expected, the Kentucky Wildcats will have two players in the 2019 McDonald’s All-American Game.

Five-star forward Kahlil Whitney and five-star guard Tyrese Maxey will be playing this year’s prestigious event. Both will be on the West Team. Kentucky has had at least one player made the game in every year under John Calipari.

Whitney, who plays for Roselle Catholic in New Jersey, is ranked No. 8 overall in the Class of 2019 by 247 Sports Composite, which factors in all of major recruiting rankings. He’s also the No. 1 small forward.

Maxey, who plays for South Garland in Texas, is ranked No.