Jared McCain NBA Draft Scouting Report: Pro Comparison, Updated 76ers Roster

The Philadelphia 76ers have added sharp-shooting talent in Jared McCain, an undersized guard who established himself as a top shooter and rebounder during his...

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The Philadelphia 76ers have added sharp-shooting talent in Jared McCain, an undersized guard who established himself as a top shooter and rebounder during his freshman season at Duke. Bleacher Report Draft Expert Jonathan Wasserman's Scouting Report Player : Jared McCain Position : SG Height : 6'3" Pro Comparison : Immanuel Quickley Scouting Report : McCain arrived at Duke known for shotmaking, and he delivered on his reputation with consistent shooting off catch and dribble. But he also made scouts look past his limited size and athleticism with effective dribble creativity, floater touch and finishing craft that should allow him to be used in ball-screen situations at the next level.

76ers Active Roster and 2024-25 Salary (Expiration Year) Joel Embiid, C: $51.4M (2027) Paul Reed, C: $7.7M (2026) Ricky Council IV, G: $1.



9M (2027) Jared McCain, SG: Rookie scale contract Free Agents Tobias Harris, PF: UFA Kyle Lowry, PG: UFA Buddy Hield, SG: UFA Robert Covington, PF: UFA Nic Batum, SF: UFA De'Anthony Melton, SG: UFA Tyrese Maxey, PG: RFA Kelly Oubre, Jr., SF: UFA Cam Payne, PG: UFA Kenyon Martin Jr., SF: UFA Jeff Dowtin, PG: Club option A consensus five-star recruit out of high school, McCain established himself as a leading shooter and rebounder in 36 starts during his freshman season at Duke.

McCain averaged 14.3 points and 5.0 rebounds throughout the season.

He helped push Duke to the Elite Eight by becoming the program's first freshman to record two 30-point performances i.