US Edition76ers’ McCain Eyes Return After Torn Meniscus Cut Short Promising Rookie Season
Jared McCain averaged 15.3 points in 23 games before a December meniscus tear ended his rookie season; he aims to return by training camp with no set timetable, team said.
- Jared McCain told reporters Tuesday he plans to return to training camp and is 'on pace' and 'definitely getting there' in his rehab from a torn meniscus.
- Last year, Jared McCain tore the meniscus in his left knee during a December 13, 2024 game against Indiana after playing 23 games and shooting 38.3% from three-point range.
- As a 2024 first-round pick from Duke, Jared McCain played 23 games with eight starts, earned November rookie honors, averaged 2.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and amassed nearly 5 million TikTok followers.
- The 76ers' schedule shows preseason games Oct. 2 and Oct. 4, with the regular season starting Oct. 22, while McCain remains without full-practice clearance but hopes to be full-go soon.
- After a 24-58 campaign, Philadelphia 76ers battled injuries to McCain, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Paul George; McCain still feels like a rookie but aims for rotation by opening night.
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76ers’ McCain eyes return after torn meniscus cut short promising rookie season
PHILADELPHIA — 76ers guard Jared McCain said his plan “for sure” was to return to play in training camp after his promising rookie season was cut short because of a torn meniscus. “Right now, I’m on pace,” McCain said Tuesday. The 21-year-old McCain was off to a fantastic start in his brief career before he suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee during a December game against Indiana. McCain had averaged 15.3 points in 23 games for a Sixers t…
76ers’ Jared McCain eyes return from torn meniscus that ended rookie season
By Dan Gelston PHILADELPHIA — Sixers guard Jared McCain said his plan “for sure” was to return to play in training camp after his promising rookie season was cut short because of a torn meniscus. “Right now, I’m on pace,” McCain said Tuesday. The 21-year-old McCain was off to a fantastic start in his brief career before he suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee during a December game against Indiana. McCain had averaged 15.3 points in 23 game…
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76ers' Jared McCain eyes a return after a torn meniscus cut short his promising rookie season
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain says he plans to return for training camp after his rookie season was cut short by a torn meniscus.
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