Jared McCain is a 21‑year‑old American professional basketball guard currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He was selected 16th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft and quickly became a fan‑favorite rookie thanks to his scoring punch and social‑media savvy.

Who is Jared McCain?

  • Born February 20, 2004 , in Corona, California , McCain played high school ball at Centennial High and won back‑to‑back California Open Division state titles.
  • He was a five‑star recruit , McDonald’s All‑American , and California Mr. Basketball , before committing to Duke University.

College career at Duke

  • At Duke in 2023–24 , McCain started all 36 games , averaging about 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 steals while shooting 41.4% from three.
  • He earned ACC All‑Rookie Team and All‑ACC Honorable Mention , and became the first Duke freshman to score 30+ points twice in one NCAA Tournament , including a 35‑point, 8‑three‑pointer game against Florida State.

NBA journey with the 76ers

  • Drafted 16th overall by Philadelphia in 2024 , McCain appeared in 23 games as a rookie, averaging 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.
  • He had a seven‑game 20‑point streak in late 2024, capped by a 30‑point outing against the Brooklyn Nets , and was named a 2025 NBA Castrol Rising Star before a season‑ending injury in December.

Social media and public image

  • McCain is also known for his TikTok presence , with over 4 million followers and content that mixes dances, basketball highlights, and behind‑the‑scenes clips.
  • On fan forums, he’s often described as a high‑energy, likable role player who connects well with supporters, though some threads debate how much he should be “carried” emotionally by the fanbase.

Quick stats snapshot

Category| Value
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Age| 21 years old (born Feb 20, 2004) 7
Height| 6'3" guard 47
College| Duke (one season, 2023–24) 15
NBA team| Philadelphia 76ers (2024–) 5
Draft| 16th overall, 2024 NBA Draft 57
Rookie averages| ~15.3 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 2.6 APG 5
Social media| 4M+ TikTok followers 37

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