McLean attended West Ashley High School at Charleston, South Carolina.
[1] As a senior, McLean averaged 13.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, earning All-Southern Conference recognition.
After going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, McLean joined Parma of the VTB United League.
[4] On October 7, 2020, he signed a short term deal with Peristeri of the Greek Basket League, replacing the injured Christos Saloustros in the team΄s squad.
[8][9] On December 12, 2022, he signed with Hapoel Gilboa Galil of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.