In Friday night’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Jared McCain, the 20-year-old sharpshooter and recent Duke one-and-done, delivered a stellar performance alongside 2024 All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey. The rookie, now playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, scored 30 points, marking his second 30-point game of the season. McCain also contributed five rebounds, three assists, and two steals, shooting an impressive 11-for-20 from the field, 6-for-11 from beyond the arc, and 2-for-3 from the free-throw line.
As highlighted by NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark, McCain became just the fourth rookie in franchise history to score 20 or more points in seven consecutive games. The exclusive company includes Sixers legend Joel Embiid, Hall of Famer Allen Iverson, and former UNC star Jerry Stackhouse.
Over his past five games as a starter, McCain has averaged 26.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.2 steals, while making 48% of his three-point attempts (24-of-50). Selected 16th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, McCain is currently atop the Kia Rookie Ladder and is a strong favorite for the NBA Rookie of the Year award.
