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basketball recruiting Supersized Recognition Demetrius Jackson was named a McDonald���s All-American By Wes Morgan D emetrius Jackson needs an assistant. Even though the point guard���s high school career ended earlier this month in sectional play, the four-star player out of Mishawaka (Ind.) Marian has a lot of hoops left before moving into his Notre Dame dorm this summer. The 50th-ranked prospect and the No.�� 8 player nationally at his position in the 2013 class, according to 247Sports, said he had to purchase a planner in order to pencil in all the activity between now and his freshman season with the Fighting Irish. Scribbled in big red letters is the 36th annual McDonald���s All-American Game April 3 at Chicago���s United Center, where Jackson was invited to play for the East team. He���s the first Notre Dame pledge to make an appearance in the prestigious showcase since Luke Zeller in 2005. Jackson will also likely play for the Indiana All-Stars in exhibitions against the state���s best juniors and in two games against the Kentucky All-Stars. He will also play on the United States Junior Select Team, which will go up against the World Select Team in the 2013 Nike Hoop Summit April�� 20 in Portland, Ore. ���It���s a huge deal just to have my name on the list with some of the best Jackson, the nation���s No. 8 point guard according to 247Sports, will become the 15th Notre Dame recruit to play in the McDonald���s All-American Game. photo by jason sapp basketball players ever,��� said Jackson, who averaged 27 points, nine rebounds and four assists per game as a senior. ���It���s a true blessing to even be recognized for the McDonald���s game. I���m definitely looking forward to it. ���I talked to [Irish assistant] Coach [Anthony] Solomon about just trying to prepare for the game so I can be sharp and compete. I just want to go out there and have fun and leave the place with a smile on my face. I don���t want to be upset if certain things don���t go my way,