Mizzou Lands Two McDonald's All-Americans for the First Time in Program History
Mizzou basketball just hit a major milestone. For the first time ever, the Tigers will welcome not one, but two McDonald’s All-Americans straight out of high school. Toni Bryant and Jason Crowe Jr. were both selected to the prestigious rosters on Monday, marking a huge moment for the program - and a sign that Missouri is becoming a serious player in the national recruiting game.
This is rare air for Mizzou. Bryant and Crowe become just the sixth and seventh players in school history to earn McDonald’s All-American honors before suiting up in Columbia.
Even more telling? They’re the first in nine years and only the second and third in the last 25 years to do it.
That puts Mizzou in elite company this year, joining Duke and USC as the only schools with multiple All-Americans in the 2024 class.
Let’s start with Jason Crowe Jr., who’s been rewriting the high school record books in California. The Inglewood High senior is leading the nation in scoring, averaging a jaw-dropping 44.1 points per game.
And this isn’t just volume scoring - he’s doing it efficiently, shooting 52.0% from the field and 40.9% from three. He’s also dishing out 5.6 assists, grabbing 4.3 rebounds, and swiping 3.9 steals a night.
Crowe isn’t just breaking records - he’s obliterating them. He’s already racked up 4,478 career points, putting him 819 points ahead of the previous California state scoring record held by Tounde Yessofou.
That’s not just a new high mark - it’s a whole new tier. Crowe’s dominance also earned him a spot on the Team USA roster at the Nike Hoop Summit, further cementing his status as one of the top prospects in the country.
Then there’s Toni Bryant, a physical force in the frontcourt who’s been making his presence felt since transferring to Southeastern Prep. In just six games with the Falcons, he’s averaging 14.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks, while shooting a blistering 65.5% from the floor. That kind of efficiency and touch around the rim is exactly what coaches dream about in a modern big.
Before his move to prep school, Bryant was a three-time all-state selection in Florida. His junior year at North Tampa Christian was dominant: 21.0 points, 11.8 boards, 2.1 assists, 1.5 steals, and a staggering 6.5 blocks per game. He’s a rim protector with soft hands and a high motor - the kind of player who can anchor a defense and finish strong inside.
Bryant will suit up for the East Team and Crowe for the West when the 49th McDonald’s All-American Game tips off on March 31 in Glendale, Arizona.
For Mizzou, this duo represents more than just individual talent - they’re the cornerstones of one of the most highly touted recruiting classes in school history. Crowe is ranked No. 4 overall in the ESPN 100, and Bryant checks in at **No.
14**. Add in Aidan Chronister, who’s ranked as high as No. 71 nationally, and the Tigers now boast the No. 2 recruiting class in the country, per ESPN.
To put that in perspective, the last time Mizzou brought in a McDonald’s All-American was Michael Porter Jr. in 2017. Before that, you have to go back to Travon Bryant in 2000, Anthony Peeler in 1988, Derrick Chievous in 1984, and Steve Stipanovich in 1979. That’s a list of Tiger legends - and now, Crowe and Bryant are next in line.
This isn’t just a win for Mizzou - it’s a statement. The Tigers are no longer just hoping to compete with the blue bloods. They’re building a foundation to become one.