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PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain is on Tyrese Maxey’s level in the department of consistently upbeat personalities, so it was a surefire guarantee that the Philadelphia 76ers rookie would be all smiles after getting his first taste of NBA action in the preseason. “It’s the best feeling of my life,” McCain, flashing a big grin, said […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Jared McCain was anxious to meet Joel Embiid after being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. Those nerves are a thing of the past now. The superstar’s first impression of the rookie was a spectacular one, as he called him “our best player” on the court during training camp. In an appearance […]

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS — Jared McCain is making a name for himself through the first three days of the Philadelphia 76ers’ training camp. McCain, the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, is trying to prove he’s ready to play for the Sixers now. It’s tough to tell how far along he is in […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard Jared McCain has been famous in two fields long before he was an NBA player. McCain was a star basketball player at Duke last season, a sharpshooting guard who electrified the college basketball world with his scoring ability. The first round pick is also a viral sensation on TikTok, where he […]

Paul George and Jared McCain are entering their first seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 14-year NBA veteran and the rookie are hungry to help the Sixers compete for a championship. To lock in on the grand prize and make the most of their 2024-25 campaigns, they’re keying in on important questions to ask of […]

Duke basketball is looking like they will be one of the best teams in the country this season. The biggest reason why: Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 recruit in the country and the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Flagg had one of the highest profile recruitments in recent memory. Flagg […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain hasn’t heard a peep from his superstar teammate Joel Embiid, and quite frankly, he’s nervous about it. In a recent interview on Podcast P with Paul George, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, McCain spoke with his new 76ers teammate about spending time with Sixers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, but […]

Going into his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jared McCain is out to prove he can be more than just a three-point shooter. Shooting is what led the Sixers to draft the Duke product — and he really can light it up from downtown. But he’s going to have to consistently leverage that talent […]

PHILADELPHIA — Jared McCain is embracing his new home, helping the Philadelphia 76ers unveil a new basketball court at Roberto Clemente Park this past Thursday. The rookie hasn’t been in the city for long but he’s making sure he gets out there before the season begins. McCain, fellow rookie Adem Bona and 76ers legend Julius […]

NBA 2K25 Ratings are starting to release, and Ronnie 2K met with 76ers’ Jared McCain, among other rookies, to show them their ratings. McCain was drafted 16th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, and will look to help the Sixers make some waves in the coming years. So, what is Jared McCain’s NBA 2K25 rating? […]

The NBA is a business, so many players approach their time in the league like a job. The NBA is also an entertainment business, meaning the Association is far from a regular nine-to-five company. Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain is determined to find a balance between the work and play aspects of the league, and […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum play for two fierce rivals who arguably boast the most prolific feud in NBA history. However, there’s a lot the Sixers youngster could learn from his soon-to-be enemy. In fact, McCain and Tatum shared a similar path to the league. At 19 years old, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers completed their Summer League games in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas with more wins (five) than losses (three) and plenty of impressive performances from their marquee players. All in all, it was a really good summer trip. With two drafted rookies, a handful of undrafted players and some returners with NBA […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers selected Jared McCain at pick 16 in the 2024 NBA draft it, for better or worse, forever linked the Duke guard to the player selected one pick later, Dalton Knecht. Widely expected to be drafted in the lottery, though, crucially, after the 6-foot-5 Tennessee sharpshooter, normally fans would be all about […]

NBA veteran Patrick Beverley is headed overseas next season, but he’s got time to help Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain. On the latest edition of The Pat Bev Pod, Beverley revealed that Jared McCain (who the 76ers drafted 16th overall last month) direct messaged him on social media. “Just wanted to reach out and ask […]

Jared McCain may be well-loved by TikTok users, but he recently drew backlash from the Dallas Mavericks fanbase. During an interview, the Philadelphia 76ers rookie was asked the famous “start, bench, cut” question. And to make things difficult, McCain was tasked to choose between three elite superstars: Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The […]

In a candid and revealing interview with Lauren Rosen, Jared McCain, the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, discussed the unique challenges he faces as a professional athlete with a significant social media presence. Known for his engaging TikTok videos and vibrant online persona, McCain acknowledged the scrutiny that […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — The Philadelphia 76ers were one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 NBA Draft simply because they just stood pat and made selections with the picks they had. Selecting Jared McCain with the 16th overall pick and Adem Bona with the 41st overall pick gave Philly more youth and upside as they […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Jared McCain was one of the most popular players in the 2024 NBA Draft. On top of being a standout player at Duke, the Philadelphia 76ers rookie is a social media sensation. He earned an NIL deal with cosmetics company Sally Hansen and, even as he makes the jump to the NBA, […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Jared McCain is joining a Philadelphia 76ers team that, given its win-now focus, doesn’t suit many other rookies well. The 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft is making the jump to the professional ranks in an environment stuffed with heaps of pressure and high expectations. Fortunately, he’s built to thrive […]

With the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected Duke guard Jared McCain. The Sixers have been seen widely as a team likely to trade its first-rounder for a win-now player. They have been linked to stars like Paul George and Brandon Ingram and were seen as a potential suitor […]

A former Duke basketball player is turning some heads at the NBA Draft Combine. Blue Devil Jared McCain is hitting nearly every three-point shot he is attempting at the event. Serious shooting display from Jared McCain. Hit 19 of 25 3s. pic.twitter.com/RYQG85gEIX — Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) May 13, 2024 The former Duke basketball player hit […]

You can’t hold onto them all. A day after it was reported that junior Tyrese Proctor would be returning to Duke basketball for the 2024-25 season, the program is losing its top player and one of the most impressive freshman in the country, respectively. Kyle Filipowski and Jared McCain are officially declaring for the 2024 […]

Duke basketball didn’t quite finish the 2023-24 season how it hoped. After defeating top-seeded Houston in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, the Blue Devils faced off with upstart North Carolina State with a berth to the national semifinals on the line. Duke, obviously, came up short against their in-state rivals, failing to advance […]

The Duke basketball program suffered a 76-64 loss to ACC rival NC State in the Elite Eight on Sunday, and Jared McCain got emotional when talking about his journey this year. “It’s meant everything to me. To come here, for coach to believe in me,” Jared McCain said, via March Madness. “For my teammates to […]

Duke basketball is gearing up to take on the top-seeded Houston basketball in a much awaited Sweet 16 showdown on Friday night. However, just hours before the game, Duke star Jared McCain grabbed headlines in the college basketball world after recently finalizing a significant NIL deal. The freshman guard, known for his unique nail-painting habit, […]

A lot of great shooters hailed from the Duke basketball program. JJ Redick, Shane Battier, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, and Brandon Ingram are just a few names that have helped the Blue Devils through their insane knack for knocking shots from far out. Now, a new name enters the pantheon of legends in March Madness. […]

Freshman guard Jared McCain travelled across the country from California all the way to North Carolina in order to play for Duke this year, and at the perfect time of the Blue Devils season, McCain is beginning to peak. With a pair of outings last week that included a double-double versus Wake Forest and a […]

The Duke Blue Devils managed to score a win in Tallahassee Saturday, thanks in large part to the hot-shooting of Jared McCain, who was seemingly unstoppable from behind the arc. McCain’s 3-point explosion garnered him big praise after the 76-67 win over the Florida State Seminoles and also led to Duke basketball head coach Jon […]

Last Wednesday, Duke basketball took down Baylor basketball, 78-71. The Blue Devils were led by freshman Jared McCain, whose big game in front of a tightly packed Madison Square Garden granted him the CBS Sports/United States Basketball Writers Association Freshman of the Week award, as per Sports Illustrated’s Matt Giles. A five-star recruit out of […]