Born on August 1, 2004, in New Jersey, United States, Dariq Whitehead is an American college basketball player for the Duke Blue Devils of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Whitehead was regarded as a consensus five-star recruit for the Devils and named the National Player of the Year for the 2022 class.
He is well-known for his fast jump shot from any area inside the arc and has a very quick first step. Moreover, he is a high-IQ basketball player who has an excellent understanding of the court and thus distributes the ball very well among his teammates. He is a great defender who protects the rim and takes rebounds at his position.
Dariq Whitehead at Duke Blue Devils
| STATS | MIN | GP | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | STL | BLK | PF | PTS |
| 2022-23 | 20.7 | 28 | 42.1 | 42.9 | 79.3 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 8.3 |
Dariq Whitehead attended Duke University for his college basketball before declaring for the 2023 NBA draft. He played as a small forward in the freshman season, starting only 7 games out of 28 and scoring an average of 8.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game while shooting 42.1%, including 42.9% from 3-point range.
The 2022-23 year is the first season of his college basketball career.
Dariq Whitehead Pros
Dariq has a solid size as a forward player who plays along the perimeter plus Dariq is very quick with a high level of athleticism which helps him change the pace quickly.
He is very agile while handling the ball and loves to drive toward the rim or release the ball close to the basket and make foul shots.
Good at making a shot from all three levels, whether at the three-point arc, mid-range, or close to the basket. Thus, makes him a versatile shooter.
FAQs
A. The forward for the Duke was born on August 01, 2004. Standing 6 feet 7 inches (2.01m) tall with a wingspan of 6 feet 9 inches makes him a stellar forward.
A. He was the overall 3rd prospect from the 2022 class according to 247sports. Hence, he may be a first-round pick in the 2023 NBA draft.
A. Born on August 01, 2004, Dariq Whitehead is an 18-year-old muscular forward for the Blue Duke Devils.
