Jared McCain Scouting Report | 2024 NBA Draft Breakdowns

Jared McCain established himself as one of the draft's best shooters and a tough guard with good feel on both ends. Questions about his ability to run the show as a playmaker and in his role at 6'2 are there in some ways but he's a good bet to contribute, regardless.
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[@sneakerhead6102]

Welcome to Philly

[@phillyrich3249]

Good call

[@VocalChainsStudio]

Thank you for another great profile! I know this is supposed to be a weak draft, but these mid-1st-round prospects look like a decent group for instant impact minutes for playoff teams: OKC at 12, Sac 13, Miami, Philly, Lakers, Orlando 15-18; there are some interesting guards and front-court players to look at. This should be an interesting draft... I'm curious how you might rank these smaller guards and 2 guards for fit with teams, because Carter, Collier, and McCain are totally different players, but look useful. And for 2s like Walter, Furphy, Shannon Jr, George, Tyson -- this group is pretty intriguing, low-key underrated?

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Jared McCain will be a safe pick for someone and can definitely help a team with his shooting.

[@falconhoward4032]

My go to channel for draft profiles

[@trustGod1536]

welcome to philly

[@nolanrussell6326]

I see Desmond Bane upside but more likely he's just a good role player. Movement shooting is always valuable and he seems to have solid enough playmaking upside to be able to punish hard closeouts. I think his game will translate really well to the NBA with improved spacing. As long as he can hold up defensively, he should be good

[@bigman20ify]

WELCOME TO THE SIXERS

[@JackGibbons-kz3wq]

Waiting for this one

[@charlierobinson2462]

Any chance you could get a Daron Holmes breakdown in before the draft? Love the vids dude keep it up

[@justindowling281]

Kel’el Ware if you can. Thanks!

[@tgwilkinson12]

Did you prefer McCain or Sasser coming out as undersized off ball guard who can shoot the leather off it?

[@jasoncobb462]

I see a lot of similarities to Malcom Brogdon in the way his game looks. Prettier shot than Malcom though.

[@steveho7366]

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[@steveho7366]

Number 1 Duke the devil in haha jared McCain last season ok 1 passes basketball 🏀 technical free throw lower hip follow through middle of hole at rim ok inbound the ball from last season beep..

[@steveho7366]

Ok due to last season in college hoops division 1 men's college hoops lol viewer opinion is advised... Jared Mccain: Run the floor vs Charlotte 49ers mining the gold.. Now watch the lob from 15 feet out get the ball out of his hands , go behind the back cuts down turnovers Mccain likes to get after the ball jabstep but just to create space shoot the jumper ballhandler... Now Mccain is 6 foot 3 size mismatch go big post up left right look at restricted area get to the free throw line... And 1 meaning make the bucket and knock down the free throw lower hip follow through middle of hole at rim. Although lol analysis just ask Tony bennett.

[@Byronic19134]

Doesnt have Brogdens size o4 passing which is a big part of his effectiveness but is a more pure wired scorer.

[@laurenmarielively9952]

McCain is an intriguing prospect, could be a good selection in the late first or late lottery.

[@dboii9741]

He reminds me of CJ McCollum when he came out of Lehigh, CJ didn’t have a great handle when he was coming out either and I think McCain can be a FLAMETHROWER from 3

[@CarloBarlo69]

Weird comp. McCollum was a midrange bucket, #1 option, but with more size and athleticism than McCain. He was not a smaller off ball 3pt shooter.

[@VocalChainsStudio]

I recall CJ being known for having an NBA ready bag coming out of college, pull-ups in the mid-range, along with good outside shooting and playmaking potential. But I was extra keyed in on him because The Blazers picked him. Size and athleticism were the knocks on CJ and still are his main limitations as a 2 guard. McCain looks more like a mini PJ Tucker to me, a rebounding machine who can shoot the hell out of the ball and play some defense. I love him but lottery seems a bit high imo...

[@penelope4702]

Can you do Tidjane Salaun please :)?

[@topviedos]

He plays just like Scottie Barnes

[@i10sports03]

@@topviedos Stop

[@Justfranktbh]

@@topviedos not at all

[@mrawesome7175]

miami need this guy

[@IC-zk9sp]

Need a player who can create separation, McCain plays like Tyler did in college

[@adolfocastillo6254]

I just hate his height but I’ll take it.

[@G_WillPower]

Gives me some Derrick White vibes. He’ll have a decade long career for sure

[@WawaMarvel]

For sure? Since when is anything in sports guaranteed

[@G_WillPower]

@@WawaMarvelyou either know ball or you don’t

[@WawaMarvel]

@@G_WillPower clearly you don’t then. You can’t predict what a 19 year old, let alone almost any draft pick will do in 10years. It’s asinine to predict anything in sports. You think he’s the first guard that can shoot a jumpshot? He’s tied the number 16 pick in an extremely weak draft. Can his career be long, of course . Same as every single drafted player for decades. Now how many of them had success decade careers? Maybe 2-3 by average in every single draft , and the length of lottery picks by average is 4-5 years. But you know ball because your opinion not based on anything other than he can dribble and shoot is he will have a decade long career. That’s so irrational. Nothing in sports is guaranteed, especially when the statics prove that. He may or easily may not. There’s no for sure he will. You should be smart enough to understand that

[@survivingwatson7430]

him and maxey with embiid down low on O/in transition after blocks is gon be such a problem

[@BucsDucs99]

It's a weird draft, but I think I kinda like these undersized guards (Sheppard, Carter, and McCain). Sheppard and Carter are probably top 5 guys in this class for me. McCain isn't there but I do like him quite a bit.

[@smoothhoops3739]

He reminds me of Tyler Herro. Gonna be a high impact guy off of a great teams bench

[@lgflex2205]

As a Sixers fan I was deadass thinking Seth curry to lmao

[@mrawesome7175]

He reminds me of Jamal Murray

[@WBKEY500]

Only thing they got in common is they both lightskin😂

[@Forgetaboutit26]

This is a perfect pick for the magic. Hoping this is where he lands.

[@AllDay3004]

I think he's going to be one of the best players in this draft. I'd draft him at pick 3 if I were the Rockets and I couldn't find a trade down partner

[@strength9621]

welcome to the Sixers never fuckin heard of dude cuz college has been ass for a minute, if hes ass too he can get the boot.

[@godblessdos3983]

Lmaooooo yo i feel you , i never thought to express it in this way but i agree lol

[@csy2068]

I like him but with his size if he can't create seperati9n or ve some sort of midrange game or finish at the rim I think his ceiling is lower

[@grantwalker849]

Tidjan Salaun next please

[@brendandougherty1440]

I think a bit more burst than you gave him credit for, but nonetheless great breakdown

[@mczouldier999]

Gabe Vincent was my comp too for McCain that's why I'm OK with him going to the Heat.

[@razkable]

I can see this kid 4 years from now being an all star and in 6 years a 3rd team all nba guard.....

[@diegosantacruz6331]

i think he's maxey without the insane burst/speed, which is a big part of maxey's game lol

[@quise8580]

crazy now that they'll get some run next to each other

[@ethananderson7182]

If the spurs could get Risacher, him, and Djurisic it’d be the perfect draft

[@unclesam6972]

One of bros strengths is strength lol

[@ryanrowe1975]

McCain to the 76ers

[@reymarbosch69]

I see curry

[@dboii9741]

No way you put back to back lowlights at 12:46 and 12:52😂

[@augustosarmentodeoliveira3023]

new Derrick White

[@mig2r]

Does he have defensive potential or is he just screwed?

[@ballinboxer3676]

I mean, he'd probably be targeted quite a bit in the NBA just because of his physical attributed but I wouldn't say he's screwed. He's always been a smart defender even back in high school.

[@CarloBarlo69]

Likely a Huge defensive liability in the league due to his small size and wingspan. Hate to say that because I love him. I’d say the same for Reed Sheppard too.

[@razkable]

​@@CarloBarlo69 if pritchard can be a key bench guy for a title team than mccain should be aight on d

[@CarloBarlo69]

@@razkable They are very very different players and Pritchard was so much more polished with an all around game when he was drafted yet he STILL barely gets minutes on a championship team. Because he’s not big enough, he simply can’t defend against NBA size. No matter how good of a shooter/passer he is he still can’t crack a consistent nightly rotation. This is my same exact worry with Reed Sheppard, who is also so so good. But realistically, they’re both probably defensive liabilities in the NBA

[@OhWhutDaHell]

im 2 days into college and im 3 lectures behind

[@andresfaili992]

Nothin you can’t bounce back from

[@OhWhutDaHell]

@@andresfaili992 look up jared mccain 2 days into college

[@unclesam6972]

5:33 was not familiar with his game 😂

[@lebrunjo8884]

I think McCain is a better player than Rob but I could be wrong.

[@brodiestephens419]

Nah I think you're right.

[@smoothhoops3739]

I think McCain is a better defender and 3 point shooter but Robs scoring and playmaking is better. Id take Rob his upside is higher

[@TheCook43]

@@smoothhoops3739 He looks like Kyle if you know what I mean

[@topviedos]

Bane x Curry x McCollum

[@kennygs786]

First time comparing a black player to a white player but he look like JJ to me idk if it’s the duke jersey or the way he come of screen into the shoot

[@ballinboxer3676]

Terrible comp lmao they play nothing alike

[@i10sports03]

What bro

[@MAXIMUSWE]

A lot like Reed sheppard, just less of a passer.

[@user-cd6jl9sm7k]

Bad handle and playmaking to be a primary guard, too small for off ball 3D role. I think he will be stuck between positions and end as a rotation piece for some underwhelming team. Actually, he is a much smaller version of Sam Hauser which is not very appealing.

[@Rosie_2947]

Lakers❤

[@Pedro-lp9li]

I'm afraid he'll be like a Aaron Holiday. Good shooter, good off-ball guard but nothing more than that. Hopefully not, tho! Love Jared. Wish him well.

[@ajajala5081]

shooting is so much better

[@andnahzhdj]

Let's go with sixers

[@bryan-ym5vg]

Lakers

[@dunny_420]

sixers are cooked, good luck brotha

[@just_tom00]

???

[@quavo.d1722]

Cmon lakers screw bronny