Name: Dariq Whitehead

Height: 6’5

HS: Montverde Academy (FL)

Grassroots: Team Durant (MD)

Position: Combo Guard

Calling Cards: Scoring, Motor, Catch and Shoot, Versatility

Strengths: Whitehead is a very athletic guard who can create for himself. This season he has shown major improvements in his jumpshot. Plays way above the rim. Can play off or on the ball. He is a relentless defender and makes opponents uncomfortable. Great in transition. Has taken on the responsibility as being a PG at times and has done very well. He can change the pace of a game at any moment. 

Areas to Improve: He has to make improvements in his abilities to shoot off the dribble. Shot selection can be a problem for him at times. Has to get in the habit of kicking it out once he gets two feet in the paint instead of forcing shots. 

Athleticism: 9

Additional Info: Whitehead has the ability to be an immediate impact player at the next level. Only being a junior he has a whole year to still work on part of his game that needs work. He is a great player to play with, he makes his teammates better and has become more vocal and more of a leader. His athleticism is out of this world. Great two way player.