In a remarkable NCAA Tournament performance, Duke freshman Jared McCain set a new Duke program record by making eight three-pointers out of eleven attempts (8/11 3P), leading his team to a commanding victory over James Madison with a final score of 47-25 at halftime. By the end of the game, McCain scored 30 points, contributing significantly to Duke's blowout win and advancement to the Sweet 16. This achievement not only set the record for most threes in an NCAA Tournament game for a Duke player but also marked the second-highest point total by a Duke freshman in tournament history, trailing only behind Zion Williamson. McCain's performance was pivotal in showcasing his potential as a top-20 draft pick with his impressive shot-making and intelligent play.
Duke dominates James Madison behind freshman Jared McCain and looks poised for March Madness run https://t.co/JqCucuwK1h
Duke freshman Jared McCain scored 30 points as the Blue Devils bludgeoned James Madison to reach the Sweet 16 and look poised for a March Madness run https://t.co/8rzE9Bms4Y
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Jared McCain COULD NOT BE STOPPED๐ณ, breaking the Duke record for most threes in an NCAA Tournament game.๐ฅ https://t.co/DTfXTGJJQ0
โI wasnโt really conscious out there. ..I want to do everything I can to win, if thatโs making shots, hitting 3โs, thats what it isโ Jared McCain on @DukeMBB https://t.co/sApp9c98cQ
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Jared McCain went OFF for 30 points, breaking the Duke record for most threes in an NCAA Tournament game.๐ฅ https://t.co/esOJIZ4hFy https://t.co/OmfW5dI1p3
Jared McCain went OFF for 30 points, breaking the Duke record for most threes in and NCAA Tournament game.๐ฅ https://t.co/NILk0lOIdQ https://t.co/OmfW5dI1p3
Jared McCain goes off for 30, sets Duke program record for 3's in an NCAA Tournament game as Blue Devils rout JMU to reach Sweet 16 More here: https://t.co/7Ps96cbxVB
Jared McCain is two days into the NCAA tournament and helping take Duke to the Sweet 16 ๐ https://t.co/dUIvxjPtIs
30 points (8/11 3P) for Jared McCain in Duke's blowout win over James Madison to advance to the Sweet 16. Incredible shot-making display with some flashes of intelligent pick and roll prowess mixed in for the projected top-20 pick. https://t.co/7xrmBBLKE9
Jared McCain today: - Most 3s EVER by a Duke player in an NCAA Tournament game (8) - Second-most points by a Duke freshman ever in an NCAA Tournament game (30, trailing only Zion Williamson's 32) - Also a team-high-tying 5 rebounds! https://t.co/gmzUpR5E7l
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Jared McCain (30) has the second-most points ever by a Duke freshman in an NCAA Tournament game. Just passed @KyrieIrving and only behind @Zionwilliamson. https://t.co/N269bTEg1k
JARED ฬถCฬถUฬถRฬถRฬถYฬถ MCCAIN. HE'S UP TO 30 POINTS AND 8 THREES ๐ฅ #MarchMadness @DukeMBB https://t.co/iQCAJLGzU4
Jared McCain's 8 threes are the MOST by a @DukeMBB player in an NCAA Tournament game https://t.co/4k5Hhunx8V
Dukeโs Jared McCain sets Duke program record for 3-pointers in an NCAA tournament game. https://t.co/pQhbuQrhfV @DukeMBB
Seven threes and 25 points for Jared McCain of Duke and Corona Centennial.
Jared McCain has made more 3s (8) in an NCAA tournament game than any player in Duke history.
Jared McCain has tied Duke's NCAA Tournament record of 7 3's in a game set by Quinn Cook Shane Battier and JJ Redick each hit 9 in a regular-season game. https://t.co/h4wICdDGDp
Begun, the second half has. 25 of Duke's 50 points, Jared McCain has scored.
Jared McCain put on a SHOW in the first half. ๐ฟ A Duke Freshman record 6 three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game... In just 18 minutes. ๐ฅ https://t.co/aSO8p5MhjW
Jared McCain put on a SHOW in the first half. ๐ฟ A Duke-record 6 three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game... In just 18 minutes. ๐ท๐ฅ https://t.co/pyPaDv8Wfh
Jared McCain put on a SHOW in the first half. ๐ฟ A Duke-record 6 three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game... In just 18 minutes. ๐ฅ https://t.co/pNdqNY3ADb
Duke freshman Jared McCain nearly outscored JMU in the first half ๐ณ He started off 6-6 from deep ๐ฅ https://t.co/8YoGKeuyCB
With Jared McCain having made 6 of 8 3s in the first half, reminder that Duke's single-game record for 3s is 9 by Shane Battier (2000) and JJ Redick (2005). NCAA Tournament school record is 7 by Quinn Cook (2014).
JARED MCCAIN HIT SIX THREES IN THE FIRST HALF ๐ฑ๐ฅ https://t.co/TfcpKBw4sY
Jared McCain is on fire for Duke with 22 points and six threes! The Blue Devils take a commanding 47-25 lead into halftime vs James Madison. ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ #MarchMadness https://t.co/hTDgq3nMHZ
The good news for James Madison: It has still outscored Jared McCain through 20 minutes. Other than that, though, not a great first half unless youโre a Duke fan. The freshman from Sacramento has 22 and six threes, and thatโs the difference as the Blue Devils lead, 47-25.
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Jared McCain now is 6-of-6 from 3, breaking the Duke freshman record in the first half. Dude is on fire with 22 points. https://t.co/hKCzG6A1Zk
JARED MCCAIN SIMPLY CAN'T MISS ๐ @DukeMBB https://t.co/KSCS60aWpC
JARED MCCAIN IS FEELING IT ๐ฅ @DukeMBB IS ROLLING. https://t.co/7aEmJkb0yR
Jared McCain three for three on threes for Duke early on. Freshman from Corona Centennial.
Jared McCain โ๏ธ Duke comes out hot to start the game #MarchMadness @DukeMBB https://t.co/VJOGIgIDes
Duke is tripling up JMU through the first 4:50, 12-4. Is it heresy to say that I actually like watching Jared McCain right now? Heโs impacting and affecting the offense in ways most freshmen donโt get to right away.
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Jared McCain beats the shot clock! @DukeMBB https://t.co/BIUDtIlpoF
Jared McCain has been Duke's most reliable shooter and creator this season, hitting 40% of his 3s and showing a strong feel for the game operating out of pick and roll, pushing in the open court and bringing competitiveness as a rebounder and defender. https://t.co/2Nz5JPOFJl