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Duke basketball signee shines at McDonald's All-American practice

Future Duke basketball gem Jared McCain is a versatile backcourt sensation.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball signee shines at McDonald's All-American practice
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Three of Duke basketball's five five-star 2023 signees will play in the McDonald's All-American Boys Game at Houston's Toyota Center at 9 p.m. ET Tuesday (ESPN). They are Centennial (Calif.) combo guard Jared McCain, Roselle Catholic (N.J.) small forward Mackenzie Mgbako, and Montverde (Fla.) power forward Sean Stewart.

Mgbako and Stewart are on the East roster, and McCain is playing for the West squad.

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On Sunday morning, the 24 McDonald's All-Americans participated in a practice open to the media. According to 247Sports' Travis Branham and highlights from the event, McCain, who ranks No. 15 overall on the 247Sports 2023 Composite, was among the handful of standouts.

Here's what Branham wrote about the 6-foot-4, 195-pound upbeat talent's advanced hoops IQ and bucket-manufacturing abilities:

"While he may not have the upside [of others], his immediate impact was on display this morning. McCain functions well both on and off the ball. He has a natural feel and skillset for the game where he knows how to get open and make open shots on the perimeter but can shift onto the ball and create for others. In 2-on-2 ball-screen drills, McCain was clearly the best operator out of ball screens due to his threat as a scorer — particularly as a shooter — and passer coupled with his acumen on how to manipulate the coverage."

And here are some Jared McCain plays from the practice, courtesy of Ballislife.com, that support Branham's observations:

At 7:30 p.m. ET Monday (ESPNU), Sean Stewart, who boasts a No. 13 composite ranking, will compete in the McDonald's Powerade Jam Fest before Jared McCain represents Duke basketball in the 3-point shooting contest.

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Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country for more Duke basketball recruiting updates.

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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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