5 players Spurs fans should watch in the NCAA Tournament
4. Spurs can look to Duke's Jared McCain for 3-point volume
Jared McCain probably won't be the Spurs pick in the top-3, but if San Antonio lands that second lottery pick from Toronto, the Duke guard deserves your attention. He would address several pressing needs for the Spurs — especially if San Antonio decides to target a wing or a big at the top.
The baseline appeal with McCain is pretty straightforward. He's one of the best shooters in college basketball, capable of launching a variety of shots from behind the 3-point line. He would feast out of DHOs with Wemby. McCain doesn't quite mimic the J.J. Redick brand of fly-around shooter, but he can run off screens, square up on a dime, and fire 3s from virtually any angle.
On-ball, there is an increasing sense that McCain is a legitimate point guard. He is limited by his first step, but McCain offsets his poor explosiveness with gear shifts and a clever sense of angles. He reads the floor at a high level and finishes efficiently on drives, despite his lack of vertical pop. McCain's floater and general creativity make it easy to buy the full offensive package, even if he's 6-foot-3 without outlier athleticism.
The Spurs would benefit a ton from McCain's shooting dynamism and high-feel playmaking. He is going to be a limited defender, but what better star to pair with a limited guard defender than Victor Wembanyama? McCain going as high as San Antonio may feel like a reach, but the fit is undeniably strong.