Sixers receive high marks for Round 1 selection of Jared McCain

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of looking to take the next step in the Eastern Conference in the middle of free agency, but they also had a rather strong NBA draft.

With the No. 16 pick in Round 1, the Sixers selected Duke guard Jared McCain who averaged 14.3 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 41.4% from deep as a freshman for the Blue Devils. He comes in looking to make an impact as a shooter on this team as well as help on the glass and as another ball-handler.

Cody Taylor of Rookie Wire gave the Sixers a high grade for the McCain pick. He gave the team an ‘A-‘ for the pick:

McCain emerged as a tremendous shooter and excelled in pick-and-roll situations with the Blue Devils. He is a high-level floor spacer and gives the Sixers a tough-minded player who will compete every night.

McCain is unlikely to play right away as he will need to grow and develop as a player, but on paper, he fills plenty of needs for the Sixers. One has to believe that he will be a big help for Philadelphia in the long run.