Jared McCain explained

Jared Dane McCain (born February 20, 2004) is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class.

High school career

McCain attended Centennial High School.^[1] He was named the California Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior after averaging 16.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and four assists per game.^[2] He was selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year.^[3] McCain averaged 17.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, four assists, and 1.5 steals per game for Centennial during the season and repeated as the California Gatorade Player of the Year.^[4]

Recruiting

McCain was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class, according to major recruiting services.^{[5] [6]} On March 18, 2022, he committed to playing college basketball for Duke over offers from Gonzaga, Kansas, and Houston.^{[7] [8]}

College career

McCain enrolled at Duke University in June 2023.^[9] He made his college basketball debut on November 6, 2023, scoring 8 points in 15 minutes in a 92–54 win against Dartmouth.^[10] On January 17, 2024, McCain scored 21 points and 5 rebounds in a 72–71 win against Clemson.^[11] On January 29, 2024, McCain earned Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) rookie of the week honors.^[12] On February 17, 2024, McCain scored a career-high 35 points, tying Zion Williamson for the Duke freshman record, in a 76–67 victory against Florida State.^[13] On February 19, 2024, McCain was named ACC Rookie of the week for the second consecutive time.^[14] On March 24, 2024, McCain scored 30 points and 5 rebounds in a 93–55 win over James Madison.^[15] On March 31, 2024, McCain scored 32 points in a 76–64 loss against NC State in the Elite 8 of the March Madness tournament.

On April 13, 2024, McCain declared for the 2024 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.^[16] He later received a green room invite.^[17]

Professional career

Philadelphia 76ers (2024–present)

McCain was selected with the 16th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024 NBA draft^[18] and on July 4, 2024, he signed with the Sixers.^[19]

National team career

Jared McCain played for the United States under-18 basketball team at the 2022 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship.^[20]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2023–24| style="text-align:left;"| Duke| 36 || 36 || 31.6 || .462 || .414 || .885 || 5.0 || 1.9 || 1.1 || .1 || 14.3

External links

• Duke Blue Devils bio
• USA Basketball bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Alexander: Centennial's Jared McCain is a social media star. Jim. Alexander. Orange County Register. May 4, 2022. May 3, 2023.
2. Web site: Evans . Luca . November 13, 2022 . Centennial hoop star Jared McCain building a potential fortune . April 18, 2023 . Los Angeles Times.
3. Web site: Johnson . Eric-Paul . January 25, 2023 . Centennial boys basketball star Jared McCain chosen for McDonald's All-American Game . April 30, 2023 . The Press-Enterprise.
4. Web site: Johnson . Eric-Paul . March 16, 2023 . Centennial's Jared McCain again chosen Gatorade's California boys basketball player of the year . May 3, 2023 . The Press-Enterprise.
5. Web site: Lawson . Theo . March 18, 2022 . Class of 2023 five-star prospect Jared McCain commits to Duke over Gonzaga, others . April 3, 2023 . The Spokesman-Review.
6. Web site: Duke commit Jared McCain signs with Excel Sports. Myron. Medcalf. ESPN.com. November 17, 2022. May 3, 2023.
7. Web site: Borzello . Jeff . Biancardi . Paul . and . March 18, 2022 . Duke Blue Devils get verbal commitment from five-star junior guard Jared McCain in 2023 class . April 3, 2023 . . Paul Biancardi.
8. Web site: 5-Star SG Jared McCain Commits to Duke over Gonzaga, Houston, More. Doric. Sam. Bleacher Report. March 18, 2022. April 3, 2023.
9. Web site: LOOK: Duke's freshman class together at K Academy. Adam. Rowe. 247Sports. June 2, 2023. July 20, 2023.
10. Web site: Dartmouth 54-92 Duke (Nov 6, 2023) Box Score . November 15, 2023 . ESPN . en.
11. Web site: Tyrese Proctor's late free throws help No.12 Duke hold off Clemson 72-71. January 27, 2024. ESPN.com. Associated Press. March 28, 2024.
12. Web site: UNC's Davis, Duke's McCain Earn ACC Men's Basketball Weekly Honors. January 29, 2024. Atlantic Coast Conference. March 28, 2024.
13. Web site: Duke's McCain sets freshman 3-point mark, ties frosh scoring record in 76-67 win over Florida State. February 17, 2024. ESPN.com. March 23, 2024.
14. Web site: Pitt's Hinson, Duke's McCain Earn ACC Men's Basketball Weekly Honors. February 19, 2024. Atlantic Coast Conference. March 28, 2024.
15. Web site: Jared McCain makes 8 3s, scores 30 points as Duke ends James Madison's March Madness run. March 24, 2024. ESPN.com. Associated Press. March 28, 2024.
16. Web site: Duke freshman Jared McCain declares for 2024 NBA Draft. April 13, 2024. The Athletic. April 13, 2024. en.
17. Web site: Kirschenbaum . Alex . 2024-06-14 . Several More Players Invited To Green Room For 2024 Draft . 2024-06-28 . Hoops Rumors . en-US.
18. Web site: Philadelphia 76ers select Zesty Jared McCain No. 16 overall at 2024 NBA Draft. SI.com. June 26, 2024.
19. Web site: PHILADELPHIA 76ERS SIGN 2024 FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK JARED MCCAIN. NBA.com. July 4, 2024. July 5, 2024.
20. Web site: Johnson . Eric-Paul . June 23, 2022 . Jared McCain, Londynn Jones help USA basketball teams win FIBA championships . May 3, 2023 . The Press-Enterprise.