Education
Abraham Lincoln High School.
Abraham Lincoln High School.
He rose to prominence playing for Abraham Lincoln High School, and was a highly touted recruit coming into college. Whitehead played at the 2014 McDonald"s All-American Boys Game, the 2014 Jordan Brand Classic, and many other prestigious tournaments in high school. He was twice selected as Rookie of the Week on December 15 and December 8.
He did not play in nine games due to stress fracture.
At the conclusion of the 2015-2016 regular season, he was unanimously selected to the First Team All-Big East.