Jared McCain rocks Duke merch, reacts in 2 words after Cooper Flagg and Co.

The No. 9-ranked Duke Blue Devils made a big statement on Wednesday. They took down the No. 2-ranked Auburn Tigers behind a huge performance from projected 2025 NBA draft first overall pick, Cooper Flagg.

Flagg dominated with 22 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, three steals, two blocks and zero turnovers to lead his team to an 84-78 win. Former Blue Devil Jared McCain took to social media and gave a shoutout to his alma mater.

"LETSSS GOOOOOO," McCain captioned.

Via Jared McCain's IG (image credit: instagram/jmccain24)

The Blue Devils are 6-2 and will likely climb in the AP rankings after this major win over another ranked opponent.

Jared McCain draws Steph Curry inspiration in Rookie of the Year campaign

McCain, the No. 16 pick in the 2024 NBA draft, has been the best rookie in the league so far.

With the Philadelphia 76ers struggling, the combo guard emerged as a bright spot for Nick Nurse's team. He is averaging 16.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.3 3-pointers per game on 46.8% shooting, including 38.3% from beyond the arc.

His sharpshooting skills have been remarkable, and he admitted that he drew inspiration from arguably the greatest shooter of all time, Stephen Curry.

“He’s always been my favorite player in the league,” McCain said, via The Athletic on Nov. 26. “Steph influenced so many people, including me, in my generation. When I was growing up, I wanted to shoot 3s from as far away as I could.”

A California native, McCain made sure to study the Golden State Warriors star's craft and off-ball movement to incorporate it into his repertoire.

“I think I watched him more off the ball than on the ball,” McCain said. “I watched the way he relocates after he passes it. I watched the way he was able to sprint around the court. I think I’m in really good shape, and I get my feet set fast. So those are some things that I think I can use to my advantage to get shots off.

"I know I have to be crafty at the rim, so I’m still working on my finishes there. But when people close out on you, you have to figure out how to create space.”

McCain is leading the Rookie of the Year race, and with Paul George and Joel Embiid consistently missing games, he will continue to have opportunities to shine as the season progresses.