The #1 Shooting Guard In California: Jared McCain

Jared McCain is a 4 Star recruit who plays Shooting Guard at Centennial High School. McCain is ranked as the 25th best recruit in the class of 2023 and is ranked as a top 5 Shooting Guard in the class as well. In addition, McCain is listed as the #3 recruit in the state of California and is listed as the #1 Shooting Guard in the state of California. He currently holds an offer from USC.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NBA Players?

Kobe Bryant inspired me the most since I can remember, been wearing his number all my life.

What high school is your biggest rival?

Probably Mater Dei because we lost to them last year in the playoffs.

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I listen to a meditation playlist before every game.

What is your offseason training like?

Off season training is usually like my in season training just more time to do it just strength and agility and basketball workouts.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career, so far?

So far it’s probably winning Tarkanian classic in Vegas.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your high school career?

Either Jaden Hardy or Devin Askew

What do you look for in choosing a college?

Just a place that going to help me improve and push me to get the next level.

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

I’ve always known about colleges but really started looking into them about a year ago, they started looking at me in 8th grade.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Kobe Bryant for sure

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

For my lifetime it’s gotta be Kyrie hitting the game winner against the Warriors even though I wanted the Warriors to win.