Dariq Whitehead

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

2023 Small Forwards

1. Brandon Miller – 6-8 – Alabama
2. Bilal Coulibaly – 6-8 – France
3. Cam Whitmore – 6-7 – Villanova
4. Gradey Dick – 6-7 – Kansas
5. Rayan Rupert – 6-7 – France
6. Sidy Cissoko – 6-7 – G League Ignite (France)
7. Brice Sensabaugh – 6-6 – Ohio State
8. Maxwell Lewis – 6-7 – Pepperdine
9. Dariq Whitehead – 6-5 – Duke
10. Jaime Jaquez Jr. – 6-7 – UCLA
11. Colby Jones – 6-6 – Xavier
12. Andre Jackson – 6-6 – UConn
13. Jordan Walsh – 6-7 – Arkansas
14. Julian Phillips – 6-7 – Tennessee
15. Seth Lundy – 6-6 – Penn State
16. Keyontae Johnson – 6-5 – Kansas State
17. Emoni Bates – 6-8 1/2 – Eastern Michigan
18. Jordan Miller – 6-7 – Miami
19. Kobe Brown – 6-8 – Missouri
20. Jalen Wilson – 6-7 – Kansas
21. Jalen Slawson – 6-7 – Furman
22. Alex Fudge – 6-8 – Florida
23. Matthew Mayer – 6-9 – Illinois