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Sixers’ Jared McCain Reacts to Duke Basketball’s ACC Victory

Jared McCain is hype for Duke's big win.
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Mar 31, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Jared McCain (0) reacts in the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the finals of the South Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at American Airline Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Mar 31, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Jared McCain (0) reacts in the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the finals of the South Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at American Airline Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Out in Dallas, Texas, for the upcoming matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks, NBA rookie Jared McCain spent his Saturday night watching his former team win a title.

Duke Basketball took on Louisville on Saturday night for the ACC Championship game. Despite missing the projected No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg, Duke took care of business.

With a 73-62 victory over the Cardinals, Duke Basketball was crowned the ACC Champions for the 23rd time in the program’s history. Now, they look ahead to March Madness.

Jared McCain Celebrated the Duke Basketball Victory

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Jared McCain celebrates Duke's victory. | @JMac on Instagram

“LETSSSS GOOOOOO,” the Sixers guard wrote on Instagram.

It’s no surprise McCain is rooting for his alma mater as they take the journey through March. Just last season, McCain was wrapping up his freshman season with the Blue Devils and earning buzz as a potential lottery pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

McCain wrapped up his NCAA run by averaging 14 points, five rebounds, and two assists while shooting 46 percent from the field and 41 percent from three in 36 games. While McCain didn’t become a lottery pick, he was just outside of the top selections, landing 16th overall with the Sixers.

Despite being a rookie on a championship-hopeful squad, injuries allowed McCain to get some early minutes with the Sixers. Once he picked up playing time, he never looked back. McCain appeared in 23 games for the Sixers this season. He posted averages of 15 points on 38 percent shooting, along with two rebounds and three assists per game.

Unfortunately, McCain’s rookie season ended prematurely. After suffering a knee injury in December, McCain had to undergo season-ending surgery. He remains in recovery while looking forward to his sophomore season with the Sixers.

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JUSTIN GRASSO

Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s Philadelphia 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia Threads: @JGrassoMedia

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