Best McDonald’s All-American Cards to Collect
The McDonald’s All-American Game has been a showcase for basketball’s future stars for decades, but in 2006, Topps made it official by releasing its first set dedicated to the event. Since then, some of the biggest names in the sport have appeared on these iconic prospecting cards, making them must-haves for collectors.
From all-time legends to today’s rising stars, these are the biggest names featured in the Topps McDonald’s All-American product.
Topps McDonald’s All-American cards spotlight elite high school basketball prospects before college and pro stardom. Since 2006, the set has featured future legends like Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose, alongside rising stars such as Cooper Flagg and AJ Dybantsa, making it a cornerstone release for basketball prospecting collectors.
Loading ...The Best Topps McDonald’s All-American Cards
2025 Topps Chrome® McDonald’s All-American #7 AJ Dybansta
player info
• 2025 mcdonald’s all-american
• 2025 fiba under-19 world cup mvp
• highest-ranked recruit to ever sign with byu
set info
• 100-card base set
What they said
• “He is a generational talent.” – utah basketball head coach alex jensen
2025 Topps Chrome® McDonald’s All-American #12 Darryn Peterson
player info
• 2025 mcdonald’s all-american
• 2025 naismith prep player of the year
• 2025 mcdonald’s all-american game co-mvp
set info
• 100-card base set
What they said
• “The young man is special. After the first workout, my brother called me and said, ‘I’ve never seen anything like this, CJ. He’s just like you but bigger, stronger, and more athletic.’ He’s the truth.” – nba star cj mccollum
2024 Topps Chrome® McDonald’s All-American #28 Cooper Flagg
player info
• 2024 mcdonald’s all-american
• 2024 gatorade national men’s athlete of the year
• 2022 usa basketball male athlete of the year
Set info
•100-card base set
What they said
• “He’s doing things that some of the greats, even before him, didn’t do. He’s chasing history.” – Dallas teammate Kyrie Irving
2024 Topps Chrome® McDonald’s All-American #38 Dylan Harper
player info
• 2024 mcdonald’s all-american game mvp
• 2024 jordan classic game mvp
• 2024 Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year
set info
• 100-card base set
What they said
• “I’m so happy that Dylan is super young and can be there for years and years because I want to share the court with him for as long as possible.” – Spurs teammate Victor Wembanyama
2006 Topps McDonald’s All-American #B19 Kevin Durant
player info
• eighth player in NBA history to reach 30,000 points
• tw0-time NBA champion
• two-time NBA finals mvp
set info
• 100-card base set
What they said
• “He’s that guy that you see almost like a monument in a science museum of just like, what does a great scorer look like?” – kyrie irving
2023 Topps Chrome® McDonald’s All-American #93 Juju Watkins
player info
• two-time california ms. basketball
• 2024 Unanimous first-team All-American
• 2023 mcdonald’s all-american game mvp
set info
• 100-card base set
What they said
• “It’s everybody’s dream to be able to play with that passion, to be able to shoot the ball, rebound the ball, push the ball, handle the ball. And she wants to win. Everybody can gravitate toward that.” – lebron james
2007 Topps McDonald’s All-American #DR Derrick Rose
player info
• 2007 Illinois Mr. Basketball
• 2007 McDonald’s All-American
• three-time parade all-american
set info
• 48-card base set
What they said
• “He’s probably the most beloved player in the league by everybody.” – Former coach tom thibodeau
2024 Topps Chrome® McDonald’s All-American #50 LeBron James
Player Info
• 2003 mcdonald’s all-american mvp
• two-time national high school player of the year
• three-time parade all-american
set info
• 100-card base set
What they said
• “At this age, LeBron is better than anybody I’ve seen in 37 years in this business, including Kevin [Garnett] and Kobe [Bryant].” – basketball lifer sonny vaccaro talking about high school lebron
Topps McDonald’s All-American Basketball Collector FAQs
- When was the first Topps McDonald’s All-American set?
- The inaugural Topps McDonald’s All-American set was released in 2006. It marked the first time the prestigious high school showcase received an official Topps trading card product.
- Why are McDonald’s All-American cards popular with collectors?
- They capture elite prospects before college or professional careers begin. For hobbyists, they represent early-stage cards of future stars, similar to pre-rookie prospecting releases.
- Who appears in the 2025 Topps McDonald’s All-American release?
- The 2025 McDonald’s All-American Basketball product features top prospects like AJ Dybansta and Darryn Peterson.
- Are women’s players included in this product?
- Yes. Modern releases include top women’s high school standouts, increasing visibility and collector interest across the sport.
- Is Kevin Durant in the McDonald’s All-American Topps set?
- Yes. Kevin Durant appears in the inaugural 2006 Topps McDonald’s All-American set, one of the most historically significant entries in the product line.
Key Facts
- First Topps McDonald’s All-American set released in 2006
- Chrome editions feature 100-card base sets (recent years)
- Captures players before college competition
- Includes both men’s and women’s standouts
- Prospect-driven collector appeal
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