Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Rashad McCants

How Rashad McCants built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Rashad McCants is a former professional basketball player, most notably known for his time playing college basketball for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. He won a national championship with the Tar Heels during his junior year. He also played in the NBA and overseas.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2002: Joins UNC Recruiting Class

In 2002, Rashad McCants joined a stellar recruiting class at UNC along with Sean May, Raymond Felton, and David Noel, under coach Matt Doherty.

2002: New England Prep School Class A Championship

In 2002, Rashad McCants led New Hampton School to the New England Prep School Class A championship and was named MVP of the title game. He played alongside Wes Miller during his senior season.

2003: ACC Scoring Leader

In 2003, Rashad McCants led the ACC in scoring with 20 points per game.

2003: Leads Tar Heels in Scoring

In 2003, during his freshman year, Rashad McCants led the Tar Heels in scoring with 17.5 points per game. He led them to a third round loss to Georgetown in the National Invitational Tournament and was voted to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) rookie team.

2004: All-ACC First Team Selection

In 2004, Rashad McCants helped lead UNC back into the NCAA Tournament. He was the leading vote-getter on the All-ACC First Team as a sophomore, and was named a third-team All-American.

2005: NCAA Tournament Victory

In 2005, Rashad McCants contributed 16.4 points per game to help UNC secure a number one seed in the NCAA Tournament and defeat the Illinois Fighting Illini 75-70 to win the championship.

2005: NBA Draft Selection

In 2005, Rashad McCants declared his eligibility for the NBA draft and was selected 14th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

December 29, 2007: Career High Steals

On December 29, 2007, Rashad McCants recorded a career-high 4 steals against the Seattle SuperSonics.

2007: Regular Rotation with Timberwolves

By 2007, after being bothered by injuries, Rashad McCants started the season as a regular in the rotation for the young Timberwolves squad.

January 4, 2008: Career High Points

On January 4, 2008, Rashad McCants scored a career-high 34 points against the Denver Nuggets.

January 2008: Career High Rebounds

In January 2008, Rashad McCants posted a career-high 8 rebounds against the Miami Heat, achieving new personal bests in his third season.

December 26, 2008: Career High Three-Pointers

On December 26, 2008, Rashad McCants hit a career-high 7 three-pointers in a Wolves win over the New York Knicks.

February 19, 2009: Trade to Sacramento Kings

On February 19, 2009, Rashad McCants was traded to the Sacramento Kings along with Calvin Booth for Shelden Williams and Bobby Brown.

September 2009: Contract Retraction with Houston Rockets

In September 2009, Rashad McCants signed with the Houston Rockets, but his contract was retracted on the second day of training camp due to an abdomen problem.

October 2010: Signs With and Released by Mavericks

In October 2010, the Dallas Mavericks signed Rashad McCants to their training camp roster but released him after a few days. He was then signed by the Mavericks' NBA Development League associate, the Texas Legends.