NBA DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT
Draft Notes
Dariq Whitehead sustained a fractured foot on August 29th, 2022 and missed the beginning of the season. Once back, he never fully looked the same and didn’t show the same lift and overall athleticism. He has now undergone a second (pre-scheduled) surgery on his foot and will hopefully be back by training camp.
Dariq has developed into much more than just a run/jump athlete, showing an improved ability to get his own shot and becoming a consistent threat from 3pt land. His shooting improvement is a testament to his work ethic and determination to be the best he can be.
He projects as a standout defender who can guard 1-3.
Has a nice frame with broad shoulders and a +4 wingspan.
His draft stock will hinge on how NBA teams view his health.
Comparisons
- Brad Beal
- Allen Crabbe
Draft Projection
mid first to early second round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft
Videos
2023 Small Forwards
- Brandon Miller – 6-8 – Alabama
- Bilal Coulibaly – 6-8 – France
- Cam Whitmore – 6-7 – Villanova
- Gradey Dick – 6-7 – Kansas
- Rayan Rupert – 6-7 – France
- Sidy Cissoko – 6-7 – G League Ignite (France)
- Brice Sensabaugh – 6-6 – Ohio State
- Maxwell Lewis – 6-7 – Pepperdine
- Dariq Whitehead – 6-5 – Duke
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. – 6-7 – UCLA
- Colby Jones – 6-6 – Xavier
- Andre Jackson – 6-6 – UConn
- Jordan Walsh – 6-7 – Arkansas
- Julian Phillips – 6-7 – Tennessee
- Seth Lundy – 6-6 – Penn State
- Keyontae Johnson – 6-5 – Kansas State
- Emoni Bates – 6-8 1/2 – Eastern Michigan
- Jordan Miller – 6-7 – Miami
- Kobe Brown – 6-8 – Missouri
- Jalen Wilson – 6-7 – Kansas
- Jalen Slawson – 6-7 – Furman
- Alex Fudge – 6-8 – Florida
- Matthew Mayer – 6-9 – Illinois