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Jared McCain, a 19-year-old basketball talent at Duke University, has gained fame not only for his skills on the court but also for his TikTok dancing. McCain describes the connection between dancing and basketball as perfect, combining his two passions. His story highlights the growing influence of social media platforms like TikTok in shaping the careers of young athletes.
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On the court, #Duke freshman Jared McCain is poised to start. But off it? He's a TikTok star with millions of followers. How does he balance the two? "I like having," he says, "those almost separate personalities." Story for @TheAthleticCBB: https://t.co/AJrwXpf1cC
TJ Mack is sitting … first-class up in the sky on the path to international stardom. @ralter spoke with Brian Jordan Alvarez, who has recently been featured in many publications to discuss his TikTok character’s breakout improvised song https://t.co/JYXajCu9AS
From @TheAthletic: Jared McCain, 19, is Duke basketball’s latest talent, but he’s more famous for dancing on TikTok. “It was like a perfect connection,” he says, “to mix the dancing with what I love: basketball.” https://t.co/iQUkwYmeeL
Jared McCain never could’ve known when he was in high school, but his first TikTok post would set him on the path to becoming a social media sensation. Today, the Duke freshman guard is a legitimate star on the app. @BrendanRMarks on McCain's rise ⤵️ https://t.co/czdWSpF1fg