It is a great honor to be selected to the McDonald’s All American Game,” Looney said. “It is something I have dreamed about my whole life.  To represent my city and state is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I will never forget.”

“We are honored that Kevon Looney is a part of the MPS family, not only because he is a stellar athlete but because he is also an exceptional student,” MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton said.

Hamilton Principal Rosana Mateo calls the senior “a role model for all students at Hamilton High School. He is an exceptional athlete and an honor student who excels academically.”

MPS’ Hamilton senior honor student and basketball standout Kevon Looney (at right) was just named a McDonald’s All American, the 2nd MPS student and the 6th Wisconsin student to ever achieve the honor (Photo by MPS)

Looney, who is set to attend and play for UCLA in the fall, will play for the east team at the McDonald’s All American Games April 2 in Chicago. Hamilton Coach Randy Williams calls him one of the best players he’s ever coached.

MPS’ Hamilton honor student and basketball standout Kevon Looney signs with UCLA.

Washington High School graduate Calvin Rayford, the only other MPS All American in the 37-year history of the program, received the honor in 1991 and went on to play at the University of Kansas. Today, he’s a substitute teacher in MPS.

Other Wisconsin winners include Joe Wolf, Kohler High School, 1983; Sam Okey, Cassville High School; 1995; Mistie Williams, Janesville Parker High School, 2002; Brian Butch, Appleton West High School, 2003; and Samantha Logic, Racine Case High School, 2011.