DESTIN WHITAKER PROFILE REPORT

  • School Romeoville HS
  • Height 6'5
  • Weight 187
  • AAU Team Meanstreets
  • Hometown Romeoville, IL
  • Grad 2020

Ranking

  • State Ranking 1
  • National Ranking 14
  • Overall Ranking 33

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM1
  • # 103
  • POS 3; 4
  • HS Coach Name Marc howard
  • AAU Coach Name Tai streets
  • AAU Team Name Meanstreets
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Destin Whitaker, of Romeoville (IL) Romeoville HS, is a 6'5 187lb 2020 prospect from our Fall 2018 CHI camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Destin as having division 1 potential. Destin has a great wingspan that gives the player the potential to be a lock down defender and can be even more effective with active hands/feet. Additionally, the prospect appears to have very good size for position when used properly remains advantageous on both sides of the ball. The very talented passer does a fantastic job distributing and seeing the floor. The player is always anticipating when and where teammates will be open, a highly coveted trait in the team sport. In terms of ball handling, it was one of the strongest aspects of the player's game. The player makes great use of change of speed and change of direction. The prospect's Basketball IQ definitely stood out at camp and proved to be really good. Through continued emphasis on making the right play through watching/learning the game, it can be a big advantage in recruiting. A big part of IQ is shot selection. Destin knows when there is proper time and space to shoot the ball and should continue develop this knowledge through watching how this is done at various college levels. Making the extra pass and taking only open in-rhythm shots will make this player a joy to coach in college. The prospect displayed sound shooting mechanics that will continue to develop with form shooting and made game speed repetitions We recommend making at least 750 game speed shots a day off the screen(curl/fades), off the bounce, spot shooting, etc. The talent did a tremendous job of finishing around the rim through various moves. The prospect showed great ability with both hands and has the potential to finish on any defense. The talented player has very good athletic ability for size and age. ScoutsFocus would like to see continued development in speed/agility and vertical development. Jump rope drills are great full body conditioning drill we highly recommend if not ready for a rigorous weight-training program. The prospect is very strong for their age. The college game is an entirely different beast so continued strength development is crucial to prepare going against 23-24 year-olds. Combined with the player's solid frame that should to continue to build year around, the player will be physically ready to play at the next level. The talent showed a very good motor (highly coveted skill by college coaches) that remained mostly active on possessions and from what we saw, the player showed physical and mental toughness throughout camp. The player showed excellence on the defensive side of the ball and exemplified individual and team defensive concepts that we highlighted at camp. Destin has division 1 potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 3; 4. AAU Team: Meanstreets.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Sept. 8-9, 2018
  • Event Location CHI