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Jared McCain Defeats Fellow Duke Basketball Product in Summer League

Duke basketball's Jared McCain and Wendell Moore Jr. squared off as their respective teams' starters at the two-spot.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball guard Jared McCain
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Beloved Duke basketball one-and-done Jared McCain averaged 9.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 steals across the Philadelphia 76ers' three outings at the Salt Lake City Summer League. The No. 16 overall draft pick posted similar numbers in his official NBA 2K25 Summer League debut in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

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McCain, the Blue Devils' leading 3-point shooter last season and an ACC All-Rookie Team selection, contributed 11 points, six boards, one dime, and two steals in the 76ers' 94-81 win over the Detroit Pistons.

But the 20-year-old was fairly frigid in the shooting department throughout his 27 minutes on the floor, finishing 4-for-14 from the field, 1-for-6 beyond the arc, and 2-for-3 at the charity stripe. That was at least partly due to the long limbs and lockdown defense of one player tasked with guarding him at times during the game in 2019-22 Duke basketball guard Wendell Moore Jr.

The 22-year-old Moore, a former No. 26 overall draft pick who landed in Detroit via the trade route two weeks ago after spending his first two professional campaigns as a seldom-used reserve on the Minnesota Timberwolves bench, played 22 minutes against the Sixers. He tallied seven points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal, shooting 2-for-10 from the field, 1-for-4 from downtown, and 2-for-2 at the line.

Jared McCain and the Sixers next face the Portland Trail Blazers at 8:30 p.m. ET Monday (NBA TV). At 6:30 p.m. (also on NBA TV), Wendell Moore Jr. and the Pistons battle the Houston Rockets, whose Summer League roster includes two recent Blue Devils in one-and-dones Trevor Keels and AJ Griffin.

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MATT GILES

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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