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Gatorade 2021 - 2022: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - California

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Jared McCain

Guard
CENTENNIAL HS
CORONA, CALIFORNIA
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

16.9

Points per Game (average)

4.7

Rebounds per Game (average)

4

Assists per Game (average)
“McCain is one of the best outside shooters in the high school game, regardless of class. He utilizes shot fakes and pass fakes to create space for himself and understands the art of cutting off screens to get open. He’s very goal- and task-oriented in his approach to the game.”
Paul Biancardi
ESPN Basketball
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3, 200-pound junior guard had led the Huskies to a 32-1 record, a No. 2 national ranking by MaxPreps and a berth in the Open Division state championship game at the time of his selection. McCain averaged 16.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists through 33 games. He was shooting 40.6 percent on 3-pointers and 89.4 percent from the foul line. A three-time All-League performer, he was named to the Damien Classic All-Tournament team and is ranked as the nation’s No. 22 prospect in the Class of 2023 by ESPN.

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Academic Achievement

McCain has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

McCain has volunteered locally on behalf of a school sports program for special needs students.