Bryce Whitaker '20 Recruiting Profile

Providence High SchoolBurbank, CAMen's Basketball

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ClubBTI

Height6'1"

Weight170lbs

Age21

Primary PositionPoint Guard

Secondary PositionShooting Guard

Dominant HandRight

Points/Game10.3

Free Throw %83

Field Goal %45

Rebounds/Game4

Assists/Game5.3

Wingspan6ft 1in

Vertical Jump32

Video

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2019 Highlights

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2020 Highlights

Personal Statement

I love the game of basketball! My approach to basketball is playing with a high IQ and aggressive defense. At the college level everyone is athletic, everyone can jump, everyone can shoot! I set myself apart by the decisions I make on the court i.e. the extra pass, the small deflection, the shots I take and the shots I don't take. All of these decisions reflect the kind of player I am. I pride myself with playing with poise and discipline. I like to think of myself as the extension of the coach and I want my coach to know that I will make the right decisions at the right time during the game. I am a very confident passer and shooter and I would love the opportunity to lead your team at the college level.

Favorite quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard"

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
4 years
Varsity Starter
4 years
2019 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #3
Individual Awards
1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Area, 2020 Prep League MVP, Team Captain, Paul Sutton All Tournament Team
Team Awards
Conference Chanmps, Regional 2nd Place, State 3rd Place, Sectional 3rd Place, Prep League Champs, 2nd Place in State Regional
2018 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #3
Individual Awards
1st Team All-Conference, Team Captain, All Tournament Team-Paul Sutton Classic
Team Awards
Conference Chanmps, Prep League Champions, CIF SS Div 4A Runner Up
2017 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #3
Individual Awards
2nd Team All-Conference
Team Awards
Paul Sutton Classic Champions
2016 Varsity Team
Starter
- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
1st Team All-Conference, 2nd in MVP voting
Team Awards
Conference Chanmps, Libert, Independence League Champs, advance to CIF Quarter finals

Club Information

Seasons of Club Experience
3 seasons
2019 BTI (17U)
2018 Pasadena Blazers (17u)
2016 NRG (AAU 15U)

Coach References

High School Head Coach
Brandon Lincoln
Travel / Club Coach
Robert Icart
High School Head Coach
Brandon Lincoln

Events

Camp/Event
2019-2020 Season
11/19/19 to 3/10/20
Bryce Whitaker (Providence, 2020, Guard) Another integral part of Providence’s run in 3AA this season is the play and leadership of Bryce Whitaker. The underrated guard has had quite a career for the Pioneers with over 1000 points scored, over 500 assists, over 400 rebounds, and over 200 steals. His 4 year run on varsity will continue as with the win, Providence clinches a state title berth. Whitaker is a consummate floor general. He is a point guard with a high IQ that runs the offense and looks to set up his teammates. Whitaker makes the plays to help his team win and knows when to shoot the 3 or when to attack the rim. His leadership is something that cannot be taught. Coaches who need a high IQ floor general should take a look at Whitaker.
Camp/Event
Bryce Whitaker
10/20/18 to 10/21/18
Final Evaluation: Bryce Whitaker, of Burbank (CA) Providence HS, is a 6'0 160lb 2020 prospect from our Fall 2018 SOCAL camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Bryce as having scholarship potential. Bryce has a good wingspan, which can be more effective with active hands/feet. Additionally, the prospect appears to have solid size for position and should use their size to be a pesky defender. The talented passer, distributes the ball well seeing the floor and anticipating when and where teammates will be open creating easy buckets. In terms of ball handling, it was one of the strongest aspects of the player's game. The player makes great use of change of speed and change of direction. The prospect's Basketball IQ definitely stood out at camp and proved to be really good. Through continued emphasis on making the right play through watching/learning the game, it can be a big advantage in recruiting. A big part of IQ is shot selection. Bryce does a great job of understanding when there is enough time and space to shoot the ball and will continue to develop this knowledge by watching how this is done at various college levels. Making the extra pass and taking only open in-rhythm shots proved to be a reliable asset for the prospect. The prospect was able to consistently knock down shots during camp showing to be a reliable asset. Shooting will continue to develop with form shooting and made game speed repetitions. We recommend making at least 500 game speed shots a day off the screen(curl/fades), off the bounce, spot shooting, etc. The talent impressed finishing around the rim through contact and in traffic. With continued work finishing through traffic with either hand, adding even more finishing moves, the player will continue to be a grave threat around the basket. The talented player has very good athletic ability for size and age. ScoutsFocus would like to see continued development in speed/agility and vertical development. Jump rope drills are great full body conditioning drill we highly recommend if not ready for a rigorous weight-training program. The prospect showed a solid level of strength. We would like to see continued strength development whether it is via traditional strength training means or body weight military type development(pushups/pull-ups). Combined with the player's decent frame, we expect the player to really develop with continued work in the weight room. The talent showed a very good motor (highly coveted skill by college coaches) that remained mostly active on possessions and from what we saw, the player showed physical and mental toughness throughout camp. The player showed reliability on the defensive side of the ball and should continue to focus on individual and team defensive concepts emphasized at camp. Bryce has scholarship potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood.