76ers Rookie Jared McCain Undergoes Knee Surgery, Out Indefinitely

The standout rookie, a leading NBA Rookie of the Year contender, suffered a torn meniscus during a recent game against the Pacers.

Jared McCain, the 76ers' 20-year-old rookie guard, underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.
The injury occurred during last Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers, where McCain also took a hard fall and was initially evaluated for a concussion.
McCain has been ruled out indefinitely, halting a breakout rookie season where he averaged 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds over 23 games.
He was leading all first-year players in scoring and was considered a frontrunner for NBA Rookie of the Year honors before the injury.
The Sixers, struggling with injuries to key players like Joel Embiid, continue to face challenges in a difficult season with an 8-16 record so far.