Dariq Whitehead is an American basketball player who plays as a small forward for the Duke Blue Devils of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
On August 01, 2004, Whitehead was born in New Jersey, U.S. Initially, he attended the Montverde Academy in Florida. He was regarded as a five-star recruit for Duke and was also named to play the McDonald’s All-American in 2022. He posted 13 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists and was named the McDonald All-American MVP.
Whitehead is known for his solid defense inside the perimeter and shooting ability off the dribble or spotting up.
How much is Dariq Whitehead’s wingspan?
Standing 6 feet 7 inches tall, the Duke player has a wingspan of 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm) which is considered good for a player playing at forward position. This long wingspan helps him to take fast jump shots from any area inside the arc hence, it becomes very tough for the opponents to defend him.
Additionally, Whitehead has a very quick first step and possesses a good size which facilitates him to play beautifully at the forward position using physicality and thus making fouls inside the paint.
FAQs
A. The young forward was born to his mother, Quadira Whitehead in New Jersey, United States while his father was not present in his life and is unknown to the public.
A. Born on August 01, 2004, Dariq Whitehead is a muscular 18-year-old forward for the Duke.
A. Dariq Whitehead is listed as 6 feet 7 inches (2.01m) tall and weighs 220 lb or 100 kg.
A. Dariq has four siblings named, Quaheem, Tahir, Janavia, Dariq, and Asher. All the children were raised by their mother, Quadira alone.
