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Ex-Duke Basketball Player Sizzles Alongside Jared McCain in Vegas

Jared McCain shot well in his Summer League finale with the 76ers, and so did a less-recognizable Duke basketball name, Jordan Tucker.

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Looking to land on an NBA roster somewhere next season, former Duke basketball wing Jordan Tucker, who played only two games for the 2017-18 Blue Devils as a freshman before transferring to Butler, caught fire for the Philadelphia 76ers in their final NBA 2K25 Summer League outing on Sunday.

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The 26-year-old Tucker and 2023-24 Duke basketball one-and-done sensation Jared McCain, who came off the board at No. 16 overall to Philadelphia at the NBA Draft last month, combined for 34 points and eight 3-point makes in the 76ers' 103-98 win over the Boston Celtics.

McCain was electrifying early, posting 15 points before halftime. He didn't play in the second half.

But for the game, it was Tucker who had the hottest hand of the two. He tallied 19 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field, including a 5-for-7 clip beyond the arc.

Tucker, undrafted in 2020 following two seasons as a high-volume shooter off the bench for Butler, spent his first few campaigns as a pro in the G League before playing in Europe the past two seasons.

Now, the Sixers have one two-way contract still available for next season, and Tucker appears to have put himself in the running for it via his performance on Sunday.

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Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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