CJ Leslie, a senior at Word of God Christian Academy in Raleigh, joined the ranks of basketball's elite today with his selection to the prestigious 2010 McDonald's All American High School Basketball Boys Team. Leslie's participation in the Games will help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Ohio, which supports local children and families in need.

Leslie was named to the East squad, and will play with 23 other top male high school basketball players in the country. He joins Reggie Bullock as the only two North Carolinians on the team. Leslie currently averages 22 point per game, and he leads the Word of God Christian Academy Holy Rams in points along with rebounds and assists per game. His coach at Word of God Christian Academy is Erasto Hatchett, and his parents are Calvin and Lisa Leslie.

"We're very excited to have a talented athlete from our community as part of the McDonald's All American Team," said Gary Thill, McDonald's owner/operator in Leslie's hometown of Raleigh. "We look forward to being a part of a special celebration for CJ to congratulate him and tell him how proud we are of him." More details on celebration plans will be shared in the next two weeks.

The Boys Game will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, March 31, at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio and will air live on ESPN. The Girls Game will get underway at 5:30 p.m. ET and will broadcast live on ESPNU. Tickets are available here and all proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. Millions of dollars have been raised since the Games were first played in 1978