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Bishop Gorman’s Aaliah Spaight receives McDonald’s All-American jersey, heads to Phoenix

Bishop Gorman’s Aaliah Spaight receives McDonald’s All-American jersey, heads to Phoenix

Aaliah Spaight, a senior point guard at Bishop Gorman, has been named a McDonald’s All-American, earning a spot among the nation’s top 24 girls basketball players. She received her official jersey during a ceremony at the school on Wednesday.

“Only 48 kids (between the boys and girls teams) get to play in this game,” Spaight said. “Knowing that I’m the only one from Vegas, it’s a huge blessing.”

The Texas commit will represent the West team at the 24th edition of the game on March 31 in Phoenix. Spaight is a four-star recruit and the No. 20 prospect in the 2026 class according to 247Sports.

This season, Spaight averaged 21.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 5.7 steals, leading the Gaels to a 79-76 double overtime victory over Democracy Prep in the 5A state title game on Feb. 20. It marked her second state championship in three seasons at Gorman.

Earlier accolades include MaxPreps state player of the year and Class 5A MVP and offensive player of the year honors from 5A coaches.

At the McDonald’s game, Spaight will join future Texas teammates Addison Bjorn and Brihanna Crittendon. Texas recently won the SEC tournament title, defeating South Carolina 78-61.

“It just shows what my freshman class can accomplish next year,” Spaight said. “Knowing that we get to start building that chemistry that we need, it’ll be fun.”

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