Name: Dariq Whitehead
Date of Birth: August 1, 2004
University: Duke University
Grade: Freshman
Position: Small forward
Height: 2 m 01
Weight: about 99kg
ARM show: about 2 m 08
Player Template: Taylor-Croal/Lonnie Walker IV
Statistics:
In the 2022-23 season, Whitehead played 28 games and scored 8.3 points in 20.6 minutes on average. 2.4 rebounds 1.0 assists 0.8 steals 1.4 mistakes, field goal percentage is%, the three-point hit rate is 42.9%(3.5 shots per game and 1.5 shots per game), and the free throw hit rate is 79.3%.
Sequence prediction: the end of the first round/the beginning of the second round
Advantages:
1. As the former No. 1 high school student in the United States (selected by Rivals.com), Whitehead’s strength and potential are beyond doubt. He is a good seedling.
2. Whitehead has good physical condition and strong physique, which can absorb the opponent’s confrontation well and has excellent physical control ability. His scoring ability is stable, and he can open the bow left and right at the end of the basket.
3. In high school, Whitehead’s ability to fengshui ball was already very strong compared with his peers. During the season of Duke Blue Devil, his mid-distance projection became more and more handy, the three-point accuracy of the outside line is sufficient (the three-point hit rate reaches).
4. Whitehead can make a decision quickly when holding the ball; When there is no ball, Whitehead’s running is also very active, which can create receive the ball opportunities for him to shoot, the blessing of athletic ability allows him to easily complete aerial work.
5. On the defensive end, Whitehead has certain potential and can defend against flanks and defenders. He has an arm span of 2 meters 08 and moves fast.
Disadvantages:
1. Whitehead has obvious injury risks. He underwent surgery on his right foot in last August, which made him unable to start his freshman season normally. Recently, Whitehead underwent surgery on his right foot again, it is expected to fully recover before the start of NBA training camp in the new season.
2. After entering NBA, Whitehead still needs to improve his skill of controlling the ball, especially his left hand; In addition, his level of protecting the ball has to be improved.
3. On the defensive end, Whitehead has a situation of inattention. It is easy to take a half-shot when the opponent breaks through. The position selection is not accurate enough, and it is more vulnerable when the anti-block is removed.
4. As a front player, Whitehead has fewer rebounds, with only 2.4 games in the first season.
Summary:
Whitehead didn’t turn 19 until August this year, and there are only a few younger players in this draft.
In the Blue Devil’s freshman season, Whitehead shot 42.9% of the three points, which was higher than his field goal percentage. He could control both Fengshui ball and receive the ball shots.
Now the most important point for Whitehead is to have a good health. How can he play in a healthy state? Still worth looking forward!
As for Whitehead’s shortcomings at both ends of attack and defense, the team needs to give him patient guidance.
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