Who Is Jared McCain? Duke Freshman Guard Who Scored 35 Points In 9th Ranked Duke's 76-67 Win Saturday At Florida State When Duke Was Playing Without Sophomore Guard Tyrese Proctor Who Has A Concussion

Who is Jared McCain?

Duke freshman guard who scored 35 points in 9th ranked Duke’s 76-67 win Saturday at Florida State when Duke was playing without sophomore guard Tyrese Proctor who has a concussion.

As Jared McCain scored 35 points he was 12-20 on field goals, 8-11 on 3 pointers to go along with 4 rebounds, 1 assists.

According to espn app

Following Jared McCain scoring 35 points Jared McCain had this to say about playing on the road!

“I love playing against away crowds,” “It’s always fun, even if they’re saying some stuff they probably shouldn’t be saying racially. Anyways, but yeah, it’s always fun playing to away crowds, getting the crowd going. Whenever they’re booing you know you’re doing something right. So it’s exciting.”

Following Jared McCain scoring 35 points Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer had this to say about Jared McCain’s performance offensively!

Jared, that was a special performance,” . “I’ve been lucky for my 15 years, but especially as a coach for 11, to see a lot of special performances by any player. But especially a freshman. That’s right up there.”

Not only did he have 35, but it was in critical moments,”

“At the beginning of the game, I didn’t think we came out with the right defensive mentality at first. He steadied us with a scoring. Then to close the half, he had a couple of big threes as well. Then that moment in the second half, two free throws and that 3. That was a critical moment.

According to Stephen Wiseman’s News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article285437932.html

Duke is now going to prepare to face, oppose another team located in Florida in Miami who is located in Coral Gables Florida on Wednesday.

Unlike Duke, Miami lost their previous Atlantic Coast Conference game in Chestnut Hill Massachusetts Saturday February 17, 2024 85-77. As Miami lost to Boston College 85-77 Norchad Omier was 8-13 on field goals 3-4 on on 3 pointers to go along with 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 20 points. Wooga Poplar was 4-6 on field goals, 2-4 on 3 pointers to go along with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 12 points. Matthew Cleveland was 7-12 on field goals, 2-5 on 3 pointers to go along with 3 rebounds, 1 assists, 3 steals, 20 points. Bensley Joseph was 4-8 on field goals, 4-6 on 3 pointers to go along 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 13 points Michael Nwoko was 1-1 on field goals to go along with 2 rebounds, 1 block,, 2 points. Paul Djobet was 2-4 on field goals to go along with 3 rebounds, 8 points. Jakai Robinson was 1-3 on field goals, 0-2 on field goals to go along 3 rebounds, 2 points.

Following Miami losing 85-77 to Boston College on Saturday February 17, 2024 Miami Head Coach Jim Larranaga had this to say about his teams 85-77 loss to Boston College in Chestnut Hill Massachusetts!

We played very well for 35 minutes and then made some critical defensive mistakes, missed some easy shots and missed some free throws, which is something we’re normally really good at,” You have to give Boston College some credit. Quinten Post is very, very good and a hard match-up when he’s not only good in and around the basket but also hitting threes. We have to get back home and get ready for Wednesday.”

According to https://miamihurricanes.com/news/2024/02/17/miami-faces-85-77-defeat-at-boston-college/

Tip off for Duke, Miami set for 7:00pm from Watco Center!

The game is going to be televised on ESPN!

Though,

Who is going to be commentating is to be determined!