History of Jared McCain in Timeline

Jared McCain is an American professional basketball player currently with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. A consensus five-star recruit in the 2023 class, he played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. McCain was drafted 16th overall in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers before being traded to the Thunder.

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February 20, 2004: Jared McCain's Birth

On February 20, 2004, Jared Dane McCain was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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2021: Named Gatorade Player of the Year

In 2021, during his junior year, Jared McCain was named the 2021–22 Gatorade Player of the Year for boys basketball in California.

March 18, 2022: Committed to Duke

On March 18, 2022, Jared McCain verbally committed to play college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.

2022: Repeated as Gatorade Player of the Year

In 2022, Jared McCain repeated as the 2022–23 Gatorade Player of the Year for boys basketball in California during his senior year.

2022: Represented USA at FIBA U18 Americas Championship

In 2022, Jared McCain represented the United States at the FIBA U18 Americas Championship in Tijuana, Mexico, where the team achieved an undefeated 6–0 record and won the gold medal.

June 2023: Enrolled at Duke University

In June 2023, Jared McCain enrolled at Duke University.

November 6, 2023: College Basketball Debut

On November 6, 2023, Jared McCain made his college basketball debut, scoring 8 points in 15 minutes in a 92–54 win over Dartmouth.

2023: Concluded college season

Following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, Jared McCain declared for the 2024 NBA draft.

2023: Graduation from Centennial High School

In 2023, Jared McCain graduated from Centennial High School in Corona, California.

2023: Ranked as a top player in the 2023 class

In 2023, Jared McCain was a consensus five-star recruit and ranked among the top players in his class. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.

2023: Ranked as top player

In 2023, McCain was a consensus five-star recruit and ranked among the top players according to major recruiting services.

January 27, 2024: Victory Against Clemson

On January 27, 2024, Jared McCain scored 21 points and grabbed 5 rebounds during a 72–71 victory against Clemson.

April 12, 2024: Declared for the NBA draft

On April 12, 2024, Jared McCain declared for the 2024 NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility and later receiving an invitation to the draft green room.

July 4, 2024: Signed NBA Contract

On July 4, 2024, Jared McCain signed a four-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers after being drafted into the NBA.

October 23, 2024: NBA Debut

On October 23, 2024, Jared McCain made his National Basketball Association (NBA) debut in a 124–109 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

2024: Drafted into the NBA

In 2024, Jared McCain was selected as the 16th overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.

2024: Gained recognition on social media

Throughout his years at Duke University and after joining the Philadelphia 76ers, McCain continued to gain recognition on social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. In January 2024, one of his videos went viral using the song "2 Days into College" by Aimee Carty.

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January 10, 2025: Season-Ending Injury

On January 10, 2025, it was officially reported that Jared McCain would miss the remainder of the season due to a meniscus tear in his left knee.

October 1, 2025: Underwent Thumb Surgery

On October 1, 2025, the 76ers announced that Jared McCain had undergone surgery to repair a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of his right thumb, expecting him to miss at least one month of play.

October 2025: Brother's Role at Duke

As of October 2025, Jared McCain's older brother, Jayce McCain, is serving as the Player Development Specialist for the Duke Blue Devils, after playing college basketball for the Cal State San Marcos Cougars.