Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Cam Whitmore:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Cameron Whitmore.
  • Nickname: Cam. (NBA)
  • Nationality: American / USA.
  • Date of Birth: July 8, 2004.
  • Hometown: Odenton, Maryland, USA. (USA Basketball)
  • Height: 6’6″ (1.98 m) listed by NBA.com. (NBA)
  • Weight: 230 lb (104 kg) listed by NBA.com. (NBA)
  • Wingspan: 6’8.5″ at the 2023 NBA Draft Combine. (nbadraft.net)
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly confirmed.
  • Jersey Number: No. 22 at Villanova; No. 7 with the Houston Rockets; No. 1 with the Washington Wizards.
  • Position: Forward / small forward.
  • High School: Archbishop Spalding High School (Severn, Maryland). (Villanova University)
  • College: Villanova University.
  • NBA Draft: Houston Rockets, 2023, Round 1, Pick 20.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Houston Rockets (2023–2025).
    • Rio Grande Valley Vipers (assignment/G League).
    • Washington Wizards (2025–present).
  • Championship Rings: 0.
  • Parents: Beth Whitmore and Myron Whitmore. Villanova lists Myron as retired from the United States Air National Guard. (Villanova University)
  • Children: None publicly known from the sources I could verify.
  • Siblings: No publicly verified sibling information found in the sources I checked.
  • Athlete Relatives: Cousin Bob Whitmore, a former Notre Dame standout who was drafted by both the NBA and ABA. (Villanova University)

Cam Whitmore’s archetype is that of an explosive scoring wing, a power-built downhill attacker whose best possessions come when he can turn athletic force into easy offense. Defensively, he projects as a multi-position wing defender more because of his frame, burst, and physical tools than polished consistency, with the upside to check guards, wings, and some bigger forwards when fully engaged. Offensively, his role is built around straight-line drives, transition pressure, forceful rim finishes, and catch-and-shoot or rhythm threes, while his development still hinges on sharpening his reads and avoiding tunnel vision with the ball. Physically, Whitmore stands out with a strong 6-foot-6 to 6-foot-7, roughly 230-pound frame and the kind of explosiveness that lets him play through contact and above the rim. The overall play style summary is a high-upside, attack-minded wing who brings power, shot-making flashes, and real scoring punch, even if the finer points of playmaking and consistency still shape how big his role can become. (NBA)

Fun Facts

  • Despite being projected as a top-10 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, he fell to the Houston Rockets at #20, where he’s viewed as a potential steal.
  • Whitmore had a standout performance in the 2023 NBA Summer League, earning Summer League MVP honors by averaging 20.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.0 steals per game.

NBA.com — NBA 2023 Draft Prospects | Cam Whitmore
NBA.com — Bleacher Report: Top 50 prospects ahead of Draft Combine
NBA.com — Bleacher Report: NBA comparisons for projected 2023 Draft Lottery picks
Houston Chronicle — Houston Rockets trade former first-round pick Cam Whitmore to Washington Wizards for two picks
NBA.com — Cam Whitmore | Forward | Washington Wizards
NBA.com — NBA 2023 Draft Profile
USA Basketball — Cam Whitmore
Villanova University Athletics — Cam Whitmore – Men’s Basketball
Basketball-Reference — Cam Whitmore Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA Draft.net — Cam Whitmore
ESPN — Cam Whitmore – Washington Wizards Forward
Houston Chronicle — Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore choose jersey numbers