Philadelphia 76ers select Jared McCain with No. 16 pick in the NBA draft. What to know

The Philadelphia 76ers selected Duke point guard Jared McCain with the 16th pick of the 2024 NBA draft on Wednesday night in New York.

McCain averaged 14.3 points, 5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game for the Blue Devils in his lone season at Duke.

He blossomed during March Madness, becoming the first Duke freshman to score 30 or more points twice in a single NCAA Tournament.

McCain hit eight 3-pointers against James Madison in the second round of the tournament, scoring 30 points. In the Elite Eight, he scored 32 points in a loss to North Carolina State.

What to know about Jared McCain

Position: Point guard

College: Duke

Hometown: Sacramento, California

Highlights: ACC All-Rookie, All-ACC Honorable Mention, All-ACC Academic Team. Voted to Kyle Macy Freshman All-America Team

High School: Was rated a five-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN. McDonald's All-American. He was named the Gatorade California Player of the Year after both his junior and senior seasons.

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What Jared McCain can do for Sixers

According to Rotowire.com, McCain is undersized, but is strong when attacking the basket. His decision-making as a freshman showed combo-guard upside. McCain will be a shooter off the bench for the Sixers as a rookie. His ability to shoot off screens will provide offense for Philadelphia, but his ball handling will be something to monitor.