Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

76ers rookie Jared McCain taken to hospital after fall in preseason

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated 10/17/24

The Philadelphia 76ers got a real scare with their rookie guard Jared McCain on Wednesday.

With four minutes left to go in Philly’s preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets, McCain missed a shot at the basket and then tried to go up with both hands for the rebound in between two defenders. The awkward positioning led to McCain falling backward and hitting his head on the court.

Great job by Bill Kennedy to recognize that Jared McCain hit his head on the court and stop the game. pic.twitter.com/DwG0pfSmFR

— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) October 17, 2024

76ers head coach Nick Nurse said after the game that McCain went to the hospital for evaluation, having experienced difficulty breathing after the fall.

The former Duke star McCain, 20, was the No. 16 overall pick in this year’s draft by the 76ers. McCain had been impressing with his play lately, averaging 13.2 points per game in Summer League and 12.8 points per game in preseason action.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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