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.
Dariq Whitehead’s parents?
Dariq Whitehead was born to his mother, Quadira Whitehead in New Jersey, United States. His mother was all responsible for Dariq’s productive upbringing while his father was not present in his life and is unknown to the public.
Dariq has four siblings named, Quaheem, Tahir, Janavia, Dariq, and Asher. All the children were raised by Quadira alone. She provided them with the best opportunity in terms of education, sports, and everything despite the difficult surroundings around and this is because her elder child, Tahir is a professional NFL player and Dariq too has a bright future in basketball. Thus, Quadira said sports helped her children to keep positively involved and refrain from distractions.
FAQs
A. The forward for the Duke was born on August 01, 2004, and is stated to be 6 feet 7 inches (2.01m) tall and weighs 220 lb or 100 kg.
A. Dariq Whitehead has a wingspan of 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm) which has helped him in taking rebounds and jump shots.
A. He was the overall 3rd prospect from the 2022 class according to 247sports. Hence, may be a first-round pick in the 2023 NBA draft.
A. While playing against Virginia Tech, Dariq Whitehead hurts his left foot by landing in a very uncomfortable position.
