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Duke guard Jared McCain is entering the NBA Draft after earning a spot on the ACC All-Rookie Team, he announced Friday. McCain arrived in Durham as the Blue Devils’ top-ranked prospect from the 2023 recruiting cycle and blossomed into a potential first-round selection this summer.
McCain started all 36 games for the Blue Devils and was a focal point during their run to the Elite Eight. McCain scored 30 points in a win over James Madison in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and recorded 32 points against NC State in the final game of his college career.
“Today I’m filled with such gratitude and appreciation for my life and everything that’s been brought to me this year,” McCain said in his announcement. “I want to thank the coaching staff, my family, my teammates for everything they’ve done for me this year. Words cannot describe the gratitude I have for coach Scheyer. He believed in me when I felt like he could have given up on me and not given me a chance as a freshman.”
McCain is arguably the best 3-point shooter in this draft class. He finished the season connecting on 41.4% of his shots from distance on 5.8 attempts per game. While McCain could be considered undersized at the combo guard position, he makes up for it with his tenacious rebounding ability. McCain recorded at least five rebounds in 19 of the 36 games he played in.
Jared McCain’s NBA Draft projection
McCain is almost guaranteed to be a first-round pick. McCain has the potential to sneak into the lottery for a team looking for a sharpshooter. He is one of only three Duke first-year players in the last 25 years to shoot over 40% from beyond the arc on more than five attempts per game.
“That’s something I’ve prided myself on my whole life,” McCain told CBS Sports in February. “My dad taught me how to shoot when I first started playing basketball. Shooting has always been a valuable asset for me, especially in college. It’s…
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Author : Cameron Salerno
Publish date : 2024-04-12 15:29:42
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