Coming off a strong freshman season at Duke, McCain was selected by the 76ers with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. His three-point shot wasn't great during Summer League action, shooting 25.5 percent across eight appearances, but he shot 41.4 percent on 5.8 attempts per game in college. McCain's size raises concerns about his defensive upside at the NBA level, but the effort is constant, showing glimpses of being a lock-down perimeter defender a la Patrick Beverley. As a rookie, it'll be hard for McCain to find the court. The 76ers re-signed Kyle Lowry to serve as the primary backup to Tyrese Maxey, and they added Reggie Jackson and Eric Gordon to provide backcourt depth, not to mention the additions of Paul George, Caleb Martin, Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele in the frontcourt. Philly is in a win-now mode, and it's unclear if McCain can contribute right away. With so many veterans ahead of him, McCain doesn't need to be drafted in standard leagues. However, given his all-around skill set, McCain is a name to watch if injuries pile up in Philadelphia. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $8.24 million contract with the 76ers in July of 2024. Contract includes $4.42 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
McCain is one-and-done after joining the Blue Devils as a five-star recruit, a 2023 McDonald's All-American and California Mr. Basketball. McCain also won gold while representing the United States at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship. A viral content creator with nearly three million followers on TikTok, McCain averaged 14.3 points on 46.2% shooting, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 36 starts this season. McCain's pedigree carried over to two 30-point performances in the NCAA Tournament, as well as seven games with at least four made 3s this season - flashes of serious next-level scoring ability. Scoring is the appeal, as McCain is a two-way competitor but shouldn't be considered as a sure-fire asset on the defensive end in the NBA. Offensively, he ranked in the 81st percentile for off-the-dribble shooting efficiency, while also knocking down 42.1% of 160 catch-and-shoot 3s on the year. McCain can put the ball on the deck as well, converting 62.5% of his shots at the rim while ranking in the 37th percentile for frequency among guards nationwide. Being an attentive defender and possessing a sturdy frame work in his favor as well, but McCain's size nonetheless shifts pressure to his offense translating. McCain almost never turned the ball over (453rd-lowest TO rate in the nation), finishing with a modest but commendable 68/47 assist-to-turnover ratio. His decision-making as a freshman shows combo-guard upside, but expect McCain to settle in as a shooter off the bench in his first NBA season. Lonnie Walker IV is a more explosive athlete (McCain only had one dunk at Duke), but an offensively-oriented guard like Walker - or the ongoing twilight years of Eric Gordon - represent the vision of McCain's floor. His ability to shoot off screens will provide offensive utility, while a swing factor to monitor will be his handle.
Suffers meniscus tear
GPhiladelphia 76ers
Knee
December 14, 2024
The 76ers announced Saturday that following Friday's game versus the Pacers, an MRI revealed a lateral meniscus tear in McCain's left knee. The rookie guard will undergo surgery and is out indefinitely, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports.
ANALYSIS McCain's meniscus is a major blow to Philadelphia, as the team's laundry list of injuries has resulted in a 7-16 record. McCain had been the Rookie of the Year frontrunner, as he was averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 25.7 minutes on 46.0/38.3/87.5 shooting splits across his first 23 appearances. While the 20-year-old guard hasn't been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign yet, he is set to miss a significant period. Reggie Jackson and Kyle Lowry (back) are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence.
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Stat Review
How does Jared McCain compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
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Effective Field Goal %
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3-Point Attempt Rate
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Free Throw Rate
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Defensive Rebound %
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Total Rebound %
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Assist %
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Steal %
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Block %
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Turnover %
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True Shooting %
58.9%
Effective Field Goal %
55.3%
3-Point Attempt Rate
48.5%
Free Throw Rate
20.4%
Offensive Rebound %
2.4%
Defensive Rebound %
9.0%
Total Rebound %
5.5%
Assist %
17.9%
Steal %
1.1%
Block %
0.0%
Turnover %
9.3%
Usage %
24.9%
Fantasy Points Per Game
22.5
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.9
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Starts second half Friday
GPhiladelphia 76ers
December 13, 2024
McCain (concussion) finished with five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 29 minutes during Friday's 121-107 loss to the Pacers.
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Checks back into game Friday
GPhiladelphia 76ers
December 13, 2024
McCain (head) cleared the concussion protocol and checked back into Friday's game against the Pacers, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
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Heads to locker room
GPhiladelphia 76ers
Head
December 13, 2024
McCain suffered a hard fall and was removed from Friday's game against the Pacers, heading straight into the locker room to be checked out due to a possible concussion, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
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Back to bench role Friday
GPhiladelphia 76ers
December 6, 2024
McCain is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Magic, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
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Shines in return to first unit
GPhiladelphia 76ers
December 4, 2024
McCain provided 24 points (10-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 106-102 loss to Orlando.
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Lakers could show interest
GFree Agent
June 15, 2024
McCain could be an option for the Lakers with their first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, according to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times.
ANALYSIS The Lakers could use some depth in their backcourt, especially with D'Angelo Russell set to test the open market, and McCain could be an intriguing addition to the roster due to his shooting ability and the floor spacing he'd bring on offense. McCain averaged 14.3 points per game while shooting 41.4 percent from three-point range for Duke in the 2023-24 season.