Kahlil Whitney Explained

Kahlil Whitney
Position:Small forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:210
League:NZNBL
Team:Manawatu Jets
Number:2
Birth Date:8 January 2001
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
High School:
College:Kentucky (2019–2020)
Draft Year:2020
Career Start:2021
Years1:2021
Team1:Greensboro Swarm
Years2:2021–2022
Team2:Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Years3:2022
Team3:Newfoundland Growlers
Years4:2022–2023
Team4:Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Years5:2023
Team5:Indios de San Francisco
Years6:2023
Team6:Freseros de Irapuato
Years7:2023
Team7:Windy City Bulls
Years8:2024
Team8:KK Škrljevo
Years9:2024–present
Team9:Manawatu Jets
Highlights:

Kahlil Whitney (born January 8, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Manawatu Jets of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.

High school career

Whitney attended Eric Solorio Academy High School for his freshman year. Following his freshman year, Whitney transferred to Roselle Catholic High School in Roselle, New Jersey for the remainder of his high school career. As a senior, Whitney averaged 19.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game and led Roselle Catholic to a 28–4 record. He was named a McDonald's All-American and was named co-MVP of the Iverson Classic after scoring a game-high 38 points.[1]

Recruiting

On August 10, 2018, Whitney committed to play at the University of Kentucky.[2]

College career

In his second game at Kentucky, a 91–49 win over Eastern Kentucky, Whitney scored 11 points.[3] He averaged 3.3 points and 1.7 rebounds per game at Kentucky. On January 24, 2020, in the middle of his freshman season, Whitney announced that he would be leaving the University of Kentucky.[4] Whitney declared for the 2020 NBA draft and hired an agent.[5]

Professional career

Greensboro Swarm (2021)

After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Whitney signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Charlotte Hornets.[6] He was waived at the end of training camp and added to the roster of the Hornets' NBA G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm.[7] Whitney averaged 3.0 points and 1.3 rebounds per game for the Swarm in the G League hub season between February and March 2021.[8]

Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2021–2022)

In October 2021, Whitney joined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers for the 2021–22 NBA G League season.[9]

Newfoundland Growlers (2022)

On April 21, 2022, Whitney signed with the Newfoundland Growlers of the CEBL.[10]

Return to Rio Grande Valley (2022–2023)

In November 2022, Whitney re-joined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers for the 2022–23 NBA G League season.[11] He was waived on January 28, 2023.[12]

Indios de San Francisco (2023)

In May 2023, Whitney had a four-game stint with Indios de San Francisco of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto.[13]

Freseros de Irapuato (2023)

In September 2023, Whitney joined the Freseros de Irapuato of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP) in Mexico.[14] He recorded 15 points in his team debut, a loss to the Halcones Rojos Veracruz.[14]

Windy City Bulls (2023)

On October 16, 2023, Whitney signed with the Chicago Bulls,[15] but was waived just two days later.[16] On November 9, he joined the Windy City Bulls,[17] but was waived on December 19.[18]

KK Škrljevo (2024)

In February 2024, Whitney joined KK Škrljevo for the rest of the 2023–24 Croatian League season.

Manawatu Jets (2024–present)

On May 23, 2024, Whitney signed with the Manawatu Jets of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) for the rest of the 2024 season.[19]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Kentucky| 18 || 8 || 12.8 || .371 || .250 || .435 || 1.7 || .4 || .3 || .2 || 3.3

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Fisher . Chris . Kahlil Whitney impresses at Nike Skills Academy . November 26, 2019 . 247 Sports . August 10, 2019.
  2. Web site: College basketball recruiting: Kentucky lands commitment from 5-star Kahlil Whitney. Kyle. Boone. CBS Sports. August 10, 2018. April 19, 2019.
  3. News: No. 2 Kentucky easily handles Eastern Kentucky 91-49 . November 26, 2019 . . . November 8, 2019.
  4. News: Freshman Kahlil Whitney leaves Kentucky as role diminishes . January 24, 2020 . . January 24, 2020.
  5. News: Givony . Jonathan . Ex-Kentucky freshman Kahlil Whitney to enter NBA draft . April 10, 2020 . . April 10, 2020.
  6. News: Chris. Fisher. Kahlil Whitney signs with Hornets. 247 Sports. November 21, 2020. November 22, 2020.
  7. Web site: Greensboro Announces Roster For Single-Site In Orlando. NBA.com. January 27, 2021. January 27, 2021.
  8. News: Kahlil Whitney: Scores nine in win. CBS Sports. March 7, 2021. November 2, 2021.
  9. News: Amanda. Atwell. RGV Vipers finalize training camp roster. Valley Central. October 25, 2021. November 2, 2021.
  10. Web site: Growlers Sign Former Kentucky Forward Kahlil Whitney. CEBL.ca. April 21, 2022. April 21, 2022.
  11. Web site: Vipers Finalize 2022-23 Opening Night Roster. OurSportsCentral.com. November 3, 2022. November 3, 2022.
  12. Web site: 2022-23 NBA G League Transactions. NBA.com. January 28, 2023.
  13. Web site: Kahlil Whitney. australiabasket.com. May 23, 2024. subscription.
  14. News: Debuta Walter McCarty con Freseros de Irapuato con dura derrota ante Halcones Rojos. DeporteDigital.mx. September 12, 2023. March 6, 2024. es.
  15. Chicago Bulls. OFFICIAL: We have signed center Derrick Favors and forward Kahlil Whitney to camp contracts.. 1714069165038879018. chicagobulls. October 16, 2023. October 18, 2023.
  16. Chicago Bulls. Roster Update: We have waived Derrick Favors and Kahlil Whitley.. 1714657733255778518. chicagobulls. October 18, 2023. October 24, 2023.
  17. Web site: Windy City Bulls Announce 2023 Training Camp Roster. NBA.com. November 2, 2023. November 9, 2023.
  18. Web site: 2023-2024 Windy City Bulls Transaction History. RealGM.com. January 8, 2024.
  19. Web site: We're hyped to announce the signing of 6'7" forward Kahlil Whitney. facebook.com/jetsbasketballnz. May 23, 2024. May 23, 2024.