Rashad Dion McCants (born September 25, 1984 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA) is an American professional basketball player. A 6' 4", 226 lb. shooting guard/small forward, he gained prominence while playing college basketball at the University of North Carolina (UNC), before going to play professionally for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association.

McCants began his high school career at Erwin High School in Asheville, but finished at New Hampton School in New Hampton, New Hampshire. He led New Hampton to the 2002 New Hampshire state championship and was named MVP of the title game.

McCants was an honor roll student at New Hampton. He also won the New Hampshire Player of the Year Award in 2001 and 2002. And, as a senior, he was also named to the Parade All-American and McDonald's All-American teams. He played in the McDonald's All-American Game with future Tar Heel teammates Raymond Felton and Sean May.

McCants was a member of the UNC basketball team from 2002-2005. He was recruited by former UNC head coach Matt Doherty. He was the leading vote-getter on the All-Atlantic Coast Conference First Team as a sophomore, led the league in scoring, and was named 2nd-Team All-America. He helped lead UNC to win the ACC regular season and the 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament Championship with a 75-70 win over Illinois. McCants also caused some controversy with statements to the press at UNC, such as comparing his time there to prison. In an interview for local television, he stated that at UNC, "You're not allowed to say certain things, but once you get out of jail, you're free. (I'm) in my sentence, and I'm doing my time."

After winning the championship, McCants declared his eligibility for the 2005 NBA Draft, and was selected 14th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite leaving after his Junior year at UNC, Rashad ranks 14th all-time in scoring, with 1721 points and is tied for second with 221 career three-point field goals.

McCants is well-known for having an enigmatic personality; he has at times been moody, on and off the court. According to Timberwolves teammate Kevin Garnett, McCants has the talent to be an NBA star.
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