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UC commit McKinley, Ryle's Baker and Eubank nominated for McDonald's All-American games

Alex Harrison
Cincinnati Enquirer

A trio of Greater Cincinnati high school basketball players were announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10, as nominees for the 2024 McDonald's All-American Games.

Tyler McKinley of Winton Woods as well as Sarah Baker and Quinn Eubank of Ryle earned the nominations.

Winton Woods forward Tyler McKinley (0) goes up for a dunk past Lebanon's Quinten Wagers (24) during their 61-50 win Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.

McKinley, a signee to the University of Cincinnati, has averaged 16.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 steals per game for Winton Woods through the team's first seven games.

The 6-foot-9 senior has shot 62% from the field for the undefeated Warriors.

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The Ryle Lady Raiders are one of the top teams in Kentucky's Ninth Region with a 10-5 overall record.

Eubank, a Belmont commit, leads Ryle with 17.4 points per game in 13 contests and has grabbed 9.9 rebounds per game. Eubank grabbed her 1,095th career rebound in December, setting a new school record.

Ryle Raiders forward Quinn Eubank (0) enters the court before the girls basketball game between the Ryle Raiders and Butler Bears on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky.

Baker, heading to Youngstown State, has averaged 13.7 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. She reached the 1,000-career point mark in December.

Ryle Raiders center Sarah Baker (50) celebrates after shooting a three-pointer during the girls basketball game between the Ryle Raiders and Butler Bears on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky. Ryle won 44-37.

Players were chosen after being nominated by a coach, athletic director, school principal or a member of the McDonald's All-American Game selection committee.

The top 24 boys and girls will be revealed on ESPN on Jan. 23. Those chosen will compete at the McDonald's All-American Games on April 2 at the Toyota Center in Houston.