The NBA has begun to game plan for Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain. After the young guard caught the attention of the league when he scored 20-plus points in seven straight games, McCain has been held to 9-for-34 shooting combined over the previous two games.

The rookie has been one of the bright spots in the Sixers' dark season: "It's a great feeling having this kind of an impact on the team."

I’m rookie of the year,” yelled Jared McCain on-court during his 30-point performance against the Brooklyn Nets — a statement that most ESPN NBA Insiders seem to agree with.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain is coming off his first tough contest of his rookie season. With the Los Angeles Clippers focusing so much on him during the game, McCain was held to 3-for-15 shooting and 2-for-11 from deep.

Reading “The Inner Game of Tennis” every game day is one aspect of Sixers rookie Jared McCain’s dedication to the mental side of basketball.

Jared McCain sees his struggles as a good thing. The 76ers rookie loves thriving, but he gets excited after having bad games. That’s because McCain is determined to learn from them and watch game film.

Jared McCain keeps going strong, while Stephon Castle and Yves Missi are gaining steam this week. With injuries decimating the 76ers' rotation, rookie guard Jared McCain has taken advantage of every opportunity in front of him.