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Birch, Carter-Williams join All-Americans

Print | Comments () Posted by Anthony Gulizia, Globe Correspondent February 10, 2011 05:43 PM

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By Anthony Gulizia, Globe Correspondent

Michael Carter-Williams and Khem Birch have been selected to play in the annual McDonald's All-American game for he East and West teams, respectively.

The final roster was announced on the selection show, which aired on ESPNU this evening.

Carter-Williams, a guard at St. Andrews in Barrington, R.I., is the first athlete to ever be nominated from the Ocean State. The 6-foot-5 sharpshooter is ranked the No. 5 guard in the nation according to ESPN, and will play for Syracuse University next year.

Birch, a center at Notre Dame Prep (Fitchburg), was one of six Notre Dame players nominated for the game, but was the only one selected to the final roster.

The 6-9 Montreal native will play for the University of Pittsburgh next year.

The McDonald's All-American takes place March 30 at the United Center in Chicago.

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