| Cam Whitmore Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 104 kg |
| Date of Birth | July 8, 2004 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Cam Whitmore is an American professional basketball player who has represented the Houston Rockets (2023-Present), as a power forward/small forward, in the NBA (National Basketball Association). He was selected 20th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 1st round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Representing the United States, Cam won the ‘Gold’ medal at the 2022 edition of the FIBA Americas (one of the 5 continental confederations of FIBA (Fédération Internationale de Basket-ball, an association of national organizations that governs the sport of basketball worldwide) that represents the entirety of the continents of North America and South America) Under-18 Championship. It was the 12th edition of the biennial competition and the 10th title triumph for the United States – the team finished the competition with a 6-0 win-loss record. Cam was named the ‘MVP’ (Most Valuable Player) of the competition and was also included in the ‘All-Tournament Team’.
Born Name
Cameron Whitmore
Nick Name
Cam
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Odenton, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Residence
United States
Nationality
Education
Cam had attended the Archbishop Spalding High School, a private, Catholic co-educational school located in Severn, a census-designated place in his home county of Anne Arundel.
After his high school graduation, he joined Villanova University, a private Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States. There, between 2022 and 2023, he represented the Villanova Wildcats men’s basketball team. He later declared for the 2023 NBA Draft, thus foregoing the rest of his collegiate eligibility.
Occupation
Professional Basketball Player
Family
- Father – Myron Whitmore (Former Member of the Air National Guard, a federal military reserve unit of the United States Air Force)
- Mother – Beth Whitmore
Position
Power Forward, Small Forward
Shoots
Right
Shirt Number
- 13, 63 – United States
- 22 – Villanova Wildcats
- 7 – Houston Rockets
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 7 in or 200.5 cm
Weight
104 kg or 229 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Cam has dated –
- Mia Oh (2022)
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Towering frame
- Overgrown, afro hair
- Sports a rugged beard
- Often wears ear studs
- Has both his arms covered in tattoos
Cam Whitmore Facts
- In recognition of his high school senior year performances, Cam was selected to play in the 2022 edition of the McDonald’s All-American Boys Game – an all-star basketball game, played annually since 1977, that features the best and most highly recruited high school graduates.
- He was also included in the 2022 edition of the Jordan Brand Classic, a high school all-star basketball game played annually in April. It features the best and most highly recruited high school boys in their senior year. The game is named after its chief organizer – Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc. (an American multinational footwear, apparel, and sports equipment brand) that was named after basketball legend Michael Jordan.
- Cam was selected for the 2022 edition of the Nike Hoop Summit as well, an international basketball all-star game sponsored by Nike, Inc. It has been held annually since 1995 (except from 2001-2003) and features a USAB (USA Basketball, the governing body for the sport in the United States) men’s junior team against a team of international players.
- In his first season with Villanova University (2022-23), he averaged 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game. After his freshman year, he was named the ‘Big East Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Year (2023)’. The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletic conference that competes in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)’s Division I. Headquartered in New York City, the conference’s 11 full members are primarily located in Northeast and Midwest metropolitan areas of the United States.
- Cam is adept at playing the baritone saxophone, a member of the saxophone family of instruments – larger than the tenor saxophone, but smaller than the bass.
- He is ambidextrous.
Featured Image by Cam Whitmore / Instagram
