Whitmore slipped in the 2023 NBA Draft and was selected by the Rockets with the 20th overall pick. However, he still enjoyed a solid year after averaging 12.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game despite averaging a mere 18.7 minutes per contest across 47 regular-season appearances (two starts). The potential is clearly there, and Whitmore has all the tools to become an impact scorer in The Association sooner than later, but he's not likely to make the jump in 2024-25. The Rockets are far more talented than in 2032-24. With the continued development of players such as Jalen Green and Jabari Smith, as well as Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet as established veterans, the best-case scenario for Whitmore would be to earn minutes off the bench -- and even then, he will have to compete for minutes with several other high-upside players such as Reed Sheppard, Amen Thompson and even possibly Tari Eason. Whitmore could be an interesting addition in dynasty formats, but for standard leagues, he should be left on waivers. However, his upside and progress make him a player worth keeping close tabs on, especially if he ends up having a bigger-than-expected role. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $6.6 million contract with the Rockets in July of 2023. Rockets exercised $3.54 million team option for 2025-26 in October of 2024. Contract includes $5.46 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Cam Whitmore arrived at Villanova as a consensus five-star recruit and was named the Big East Freshman of the Year in 2022-23. Whitmore appeared in 26 games, making 20 starts and posting 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 threes per game for the Wildcats. He poured in a season-high 26 points against Xavier on Jan. 7, draining three three-pointers and finishing 11-of-18 from the field while adding two rebounds and an assist. In Villanova's Big East Tournament victory over Georgetown, Whitmore went for 19 points and 10 rebounds in just 28 minutes of action.As a high school senior, Whitmore was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game. He also played for Team USA at the FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship in 2022, where he was named the MVP of the tournament. A strong, athletic wing who attacks the rim with ferocity, Whitmore projects as a true wing/small forward in the NBA. He's well-developed, physically, for his age and has a 6-foot-8 wingspan, which should enable him to be a solid defender and rebounder at the next level. While Whitmore averaged less than 1.0 assist per game at Villanova, he's a willing passer who was asked to function more as a score-first player in college. Whitmore will have to prove he can consistently shoot the three from NBA range, but it's encouraging that he knocked down better than 34 percent of his attempts (4.2 3PA/G) in college. A likely mid-lottery pick, Whitmore has the skillset and body to be an impact rotation player right away. Time will tell whether he can develop into a star-caliber player, but the talent is certainly there. In terms of an NBA comparison, Whitmore's game resembles shades of Miles Bridges, Keldon Johnson and Jae Crowder.
ANALYSIS The No. 20 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Whitmore was outside of the rotation for much of his rookie campaign, but he closed the 2023-24 season on a high note, averaging 13.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers, 1.7 steals, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in 22.4 minutes in the Rockets' final nine contests. With Houston having enjoyed good health from all of its guards and forwards thus far in 2024-25, however, Whitmore hasn't been able to seize hold of a larger role. While he's still seen as a piece of the Rockets' long-term plan, Whitmore is averaging just 11.2 minutes through the first six games of the season and played a season-low five minutes in Saturday's 127-121 overtime loss to the Warriors.
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Stat Review
How does Cam Whitmore compare to other players?
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3-Point Attempt Rate
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Assist %
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Steal %
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Block %
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True Shooting %
43.0%
Effective Field Goal %
40.2%
3-Point Attempt Rate
39.0%
Free Throw Rate
24.4%
Offensive Rebound %
5.8%
Defensive Rebound %
10.0%
Total Rebound %
7.8%
Assist %
5.2%
Steal %
0.0%
Block %
1.4%
Turnover %
5.9%
Usage %
29.4%
Fantasy Points Per Game
9.0
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.8
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Whitmore arrived at Villanova as a consensus five-star recruit and was named the Big East Freshman of the Year in 2022-23. He appeared in 26 games, making 20 starts and posting 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 threes per game. A strong, athletic wing who attacks the rim with ferocity, Whitmore projects as a true wing/small forward in the NBA. He's well-developed, physically, for his age and has a 6-foot-8 wingspan, which should enable him to be a solid defender and rebounder at the next level. While Whitmore averaged less than 1.0 assists per game at Villanova, he's a willing passer who was asked to function more as a score-first player in college. Whitmore will have to prove he can consistently shoot the three from NBA range, but it's encouraging that he knocked down better than 34 percent of his attempts (4.2 3PA/G) in college. Whitmore was expected to be drafted early in the first round but slipped to the Rockets at No. 20 due to medical red flags. He shed immediate concerns by winning Summer League MVP, averaging 17.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 2.0 assists in 31.0 minutes across six appearances. However, his path to minutes as a rookie is cloudy. The Rockets made win-now moves during the offseason, filling out the roster with veterans like Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks. That leaves Whitmore fighting for reserve run with Amen Thompson, Kevin Porter, Jae'Sean Tate, Tari Eason and Jeff Green. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Whitmore isn't an every-night part of the rotation. He may be sent to the G League for stretches as a way to make sure he gets minutes and develops.
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Available for Friday
FHouston Rockets
October 25, 2024
Whitmore (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
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Likely to play Friday
FHouston Rockets
Knee
October 24, 2024
Whitmore (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
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Efficient outing in preseason loss
FHouston Rockets
October 7, 2024
Whitmore posted 17 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three steals, two rebounds, one block and one assist across 19 minutes during Monday's 122-113 preseason loss to the Jazz.
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Shut down in Las Vegas
FHouston Rockets
July 17, 2024
Whitmore won't play during the rest of the Las Vegas Summer League, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
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Finishes rookie season strong
FHouston Rockets
April 14, 2024
Whitmore finished Sunday's 116-105 victory over the Clippers with 21 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block across 36 minutes.
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Bullish on fit
FHouston Rockets
October 1, 2024
Whitmore noted Monday that he feels he can "fit well with both the first and second units" in the Rockets' crowded rotation, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS Whitmore will compete with Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason and Jae'Sean Tate for wing minutes while being flanked by a deep cast of guards as well. Whitmore has a sizable athletic advantage on the aforementioned names, and expressed confidence Monday in a "scoring style that's different from anybody in the league." However, it will be interesting to monitor how coach Ime Udoka balances what could often be a 12-man rotation.