Oklahoma State just landed its 11th McDonald’s All-American - and this one comes with a motor that doesn’t quit.
Latrell Allmond, a 2026 signee out of Virginia, was officially named to the prestigious McDonald’s All-American Game roster on Monday, joining a select group of 24 elite high school players from across the country. He becomes the first Cowboy to earn the honor since Brandon Garrison in 2023 - now playing at Kentucky - and adds another blue-chip name to OSU’s growing legacy of top-tier talent.
And make no mistake: Allmond earned every bit of this.
“This is a kid who transformed himself,” said Cowboys head coach Steve Lutz. “If you saw him as a freshman or sophomore, he was just a pudgy little guy.
But he’s worked his tail off - on his body, on his nutrition, on his sleep. He’s incredibly driven, and it shows in everything he does.”
That dedication has turned Allmond into one of the most sought-after prospects in the country. Ranked No. 24 overall in the 247Sports Composite for the 2026 class, he chose Oklahoma State over a strong final group that included Maryland, Tennessee, Indiana, and Virginia. His decision speaks volumes not just about the Cowboys’ recruiting efforts, but about the program’s trajectory under Lutz and his staff.
“It’s not every day you sign a McDonald’s All-American,” Lutz said. “It shows the work our staff puts in on the recruiting trail, and it shows that young players believe in what we’re building here.
Latrell is from Virginia, and he chose to come to Stillwater. That’s a big deal.”
Allmond’s production backs up the hype. Through 15 games this season at Petersburg High School, he’s averaging 23.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game - dominant numbers that reflect both his physical tools and his relentless approach. Before transferring to Petersburg, he spent three seasons at John Marshall High School, where he won three state championships and earned all-state honors each year.
He also impressed on the summer AAU circuit with Team Loaded, putting up 14.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game in Adidas’ 3SSB league. Whether it’s high school ball or national showcase events, Allmond has consistently shown he belongs among the best.
But what really sets him apart, according to Lutz, is his mindset.
“He’s a hard-hat guy,” Lutz said. “Lunch pail, boots on, go to work.
He plays hard, has a great motor, and he’s versatile - about 6-7 with long arms. He can dribble, pass, shoot the three, rebound at a high rate, and guard multiple positions.
He’s got that extra gear, that ‘it’ factor.”
That competitive fire was on full display during his visit to Stillwater, where he participated in open gym runs with the team. Lutz shared a story that says a lot about who Allmond is as a competitor.
“If you lose a game in open gym, you’ve got to run a down-and-back. And from what I heard, he won every single sprint,” Lutz said.
“He’s the kind of guy who’s gonna win the sprint and then look around like, ‘Yeah, I’m gonna keep winning these.’ That’s the kind of edge you want in your locker room.”
Allmond will suit up for the McDonald’s All-American Game on March 31 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona - a stage that has featured countless future NBA stars over the years. For Oklahoma State, it’s another sign that the Cowboys are staying competitive in the national recruiting landscape.
Here’s a look at the full list of Oklahoma State’s McDonald’s All-Americans:
- 1996 - Glendon Alexander
- 2005 - Byron Eaton
- 2005 - Gerald Green (went pro)
- 2007 - James Anderson
- 2011 - Le’Bryan Nash
- 2012 - Marcus Smart
- 2015 - Jawun Evans
- 2020 - Cade Cunningham
- 2020 - Bryce Thompson (began career at Kansas)
- 2023 - Brandon Garrison
- 2026 - Latrell Allmond
With Allmond now in the fold, the Cowboys aren’t just adding a name to that list - they’re adding a tone-setter, a worker, and a competitor who’s already shown he’s ready for the big stage.