Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the information on Dwayne Whitfield:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Dwayne Eddie Whitfield
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born August 22, 1972
  • Hometown: Aberdeen, Mississippi, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
  • Weight: 240 pounds (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Number: Wore #45
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Aberdeen High School (Aberdeen, Mississippi)
  • College: Jackson State University
  • NBA Draft: 1995 NBA Draft, 2nd Round, 40th overall by the Golden State Warriors
  • Teams Played For:
    • Golden State Warriors (1995–1996)
    • Played internationally in countries like Venezuela and Greece
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Dwayne Whitfield’s player archetype was that of an athletic reserve power forward, a mobile interior piece who brought energy, finishing ability, and frontcourt size more than polished half-court creation. At about 6-foot-9 and 240 pounds, he had the physical traits of a strong, active big who could run the floor, battle on the glass, and play through contact around the paint. Defensively, Whitfield fit as a positional interior defender who used his frame and reach to contest shots, rebound in traffic, and give a lineup extra muscle inside, while offensively he projected as a low-usage finisher who scored mostly on cuts, putbacks, simple post touches, and hustle plays rather than as a shot-maker from the perimeter. His overall play style was straightforward and functional: a hard-working frontcourt role player whose value came from activity, size, and doing the dirty work near the basket.

Sources:

Basketball Reference — Dwayne Whitfield Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Dwayne Whitfield | Forward | Toronto Raptors
Sports Reference CBB — Dwayne Whitfield College Stats