When it comes to an athlete, winning any title is a very prestigious thing to achieve in his career. Some players reach “iconic” status by winning multiple accolades and championships in their respective sports, but very few have won those awards early in their careers. Dariq Whitehead is an exception though.
At just 17 years of age, he already has almost everything that is available in that phase. He won four national titles with his high school team. Dariq was also the top North American high school player in 2021-22. The talented forward also won both MVP awards at the Nike Hoop Summit and McDonald's All-American. He left no award unattained winning the High School national player of the year in his senior year.
Certainly followed by many and is considered one of the best prospects in the high school class of 2022. He played for Duke for one season and will gain more experience with the team before entering the NBA. But which high School did Whitehead go to?
Dariq Whitehead High School and awards
The New Jersey-born Whitehead attended Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. Setting a new record for the high school, Whitehead remains the only player from Montverde Academy to have four national titles. The High school had many high-profile players like Ben Simmons, Cade Cunningham, D'Angelo Russell, Scottie Barnes, and RJ Barrett.
In the McDonald's All-American Game Whitehead scored 13 points with seven rebounds and seven assists winning the MVP trophy to add to his award collection. Whitehead looks very focused on his basketball career at an early age he participated in the 2019 USA Basketball Men's Junior National Team October minicamp. Later he remained one of the top prospects of the State’s basketball forum. Following are some of his achievements in his high school career,
He had 9.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.1 steals average in his junior season.
Upgraded to 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.5 steals average during senior season.
Netted 16.5 points per game on .510 field goal shooting in 11 games with Team Durant on the Nike EYBL circuit in 2021
Had the No. 1 player rating for a small forward position by ESPN
Also Ranked as the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2022 by Rivals.com
ESPN graded him as the No. 2 overall player in ESPN 100’s rankings. for the class of
Achieved a five-star recruitment status.
Won Sports Illustrated's 2022 All-American Player of the Year award.
In the 2022 season, he was Naismith High School Player of the Year.
Named the 2022 Gatorade Player of the Year in Florida
Took home MVP honors at the McDonald's All-American Game
Helped Montverde Academy win back-to-back GEICO High School National Championships as a junior and senior.
Currently playing for Duke, Whitehead reached the second round of the NCAA championship.
FAQs
A. Born on August 1st, 2004, Dariq Whitehead is 18 years old.
A. Dariq Whitehead played for Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida.
A. Dariq White head birthplace in Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
A. Dariq Whitehead is yet to win NCAA Championship
A. Dariq Whitehead played for Duke in the 2023 season.
