Dariq Miller-Whitehead is an American professional basketball player who plays for the National Basketball Association (NBA) Brooklyn Nets.
Before his professional career, he played college basketball for the prestigious Duke Blue Devils program.
Considered a consensus five-star recruit, Miller-Whitehead is one of the top recruits in the highly competitive 2022 recruiting class.
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- Full name: Dariq Miller-Whitehead
- Stage name: Dariq Whitehead
- Date of birth: August 1, 2004
- Age: 20 years old
- Place of birth: Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American professional basketball player
- Height: 1.98 m
- Parents: Quadira Whitehead
- Siblings: Quaheem Whitehead, Tahir Whitehead, Asher Whitehead and Janavia Whitehead
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Dariq Miller-Whitehead was born on August 1, 2004 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. He was born to his parents, although details about his father’s name are unknown.
He was raised entirely by his mother, Quadira Whitehead. Miller-Whitehead has four siblings: three brothers named Quaheem, Tahir and Asher, and a sister named Janavia. His older brother Tahir had a notable career in the NFL.
Miller-Whitehead attended Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida, where he was recognized as one of the top high school players in the nation. He is African American and his religious beliefs are unknown.
Career
Dariq Whitehead’s basketball career began in the early 2020s, with the youngster making a name for himself as a promising talent. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils, where he was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class.
Whitehead’s impressive high school skills and accomplishments set the stage for his college career. Before joining the Duke Blue Devils, he attended Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida.
During his senior year of 2022, he was named Naismith Prep Player of the Year, a prestigious honor in the world of high school basketball. Furthermore, Whitehead was selected to participate in the 2022 McDonald’s All-American Boys Game, where he showcased his talent on the national stage.
His performance in the match was remarkable. He was named MVP, posting 13 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Whitehead’s stellar high school career and accolades solidified his status as one of the top recruits in the 2022 class.
On August 1, 2021, he committed to play college basketball for Duke, choosing the prestigious institution over offers from other top programs, such as Florida State, Kansas and the NBA G League.
Social Media
- Instagram handle:@riqwhitehead
- Twitter name: @dariq_whitehead
Personal life
Dariq Whitehead’s current relationship status appears to be single. He has not revealed any information about whether he is in a relationship or married. Whitehead appears to maintain a private personal life, focusing mainly on his basketball career and professional development.
Net worth
Dariq Whitehead, forward for the Brooklyn Nets, has an estimated net worth between $1 million and $5 million. This number largely stems from his four-year contract with the Nets, which is worth $14.7 million and guarantees an average annual salary of about $3.68 million.
