Duke’s Jared McCain admits it was hard to not ‘shoot from anywhere’ while breaking Duke March Madness record

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NEW YORK, NY – The only thing that stopped Jared McCain from not breaking NCAA records on Sunday was the fact that he was in the middle of a blowout.

The true freshman from Duke knocked down eight three-pointers, a school record for March Madness, but with 9:29 to go, the Blue Devils were winning by 28. They wound up beating James Madison by 38.

Only five players have drilled 10 three-pointers in tournament history (Oakland's Jack Gohlke became the fifth on Thursday). The record is 11.

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Jared McCain, #0 of the Duke Blue Devils, reacts during the second half against the James Madison Dukes in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 24, 2024, in New York City.  (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

McCain knocked each of his first six and finished 8-for-11, tying a season-high. But ultimately, head coach Jon Scheyer couldn't take the risk.

"I'm sure he's mad at me for taking him out. He wanted to be in there more," Scheyer said after Sunday's 93-55 victory.

"He's just trying to protect my body - I understand," a perhaps tad jealous McCain added.

But nonetheless, Barclays Center knew that McCain had a green light.

"I feel like every game, I'm always ready to see if I'm gonna go off. I work so hard, so I'm just prepared every game . . . " he said.

Jared McCain, #0 of the Duke Blue Devils, reacts after a three-point basket during the first half against the James Madison Dukes in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 24, 2024, in New York City.  (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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