John Whitaker

6’2/G/C-O 26/ NO 2/ Arlington,VA

[New England Recruiting Report NERRHoops @NERRHoops]

Player standout: John Whitaker ‘26 (IMG Academy) John has a blend of great energy, size, and strength to impact winning. He’s a defensive pest and a good scorer from anywhere around the perimeter.

[Clif Conley @clifconley]

You’re always on my team, John! Doesn’t matter what color jersey you’re wearing. Super proud of you!

@BigShotsGlobal @ty1ewis @Phenom_Hoops @HereGoJayAgain

[John Whitaker @john1whitakerr]

After a great conversation with Coach Rose, I’m blessed to receive an Offer from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Thank you to all the coaches who helped along the way. Can’t wait to get my senior year started at IMG. #gosailfish

[Phenom_Exposure @PhenomExposure]

Game MVPs

Oak Hill Warriors
2026 John Whitaker - 30 Points
2026 Gavin L. - 16 Points

#PhenomRiseShowcase

[Phenom_Exposure @PhenomExposure]

2026 John Whitaker (Oak Hill) exploded for 30 and showed why he’s a dangerous perimeter threat. Aggressive attacking downhill with the confidence to score from deep or at the rim. Tough to contain when he’s in rhythm.

#PhenomRiseShowcase

[BIG SH🏀TS @BigShotsGlobal]

HS PLATINUM ORANGE LEADING SCORERS 🔥

Andrew Maria of @BethelEaglesMBB has been putting up numbers this weekend avg. 24.5 ppg #BIGSHOTS #PREPNATIONALS

[BIG SH🏀TS @BigShotsGlobal]

Bethel Academy (VA) Captures BIG SHOTS PREP NATIONALS 2025 Platinum Orange High School Title

📍 Rock Hill, SC – The BIG SHOTS PREP NATIONALS 2025 showcased elite high school talent from across the country, and in the Platinum Orange Division, Bethel Academy (VA) emerged as champions. Behind the dominant play of 2026 skilled forward Andrew Maria, Doug Dormu’s Bethel Academy team secured the title with a strong performance throughout the tournament.

🏆 Champions: Bethel Academy (VA)
🔹 MVP: Andrew Maria – 26 PPG

Standout Performers from the HS Platinum Orange Division

🔥 Caleb Williams (@SFARamsBball) – Most Outstanding Player, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, Led Division at 26.7 PPG
🔥 TJ Jackson (@oakhillred) – 2025 PG, Led Team to the Title Game

Once again, BIG SHOTS PREP NATIONALS provided a platform for the nation’s top prospects to shine and elevate their games on a national stage.

For full event coverage, visit https://t.co/l5EwCQc76y.

#BIGSHOTS #PrepNationals

[NXTPRO Hoops @NxtProHoops]

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#BIGSHOTS #PREPNATIONALS

Oak Hill Red 26
John Whitaker 27
TJ Jackson 25

Polaris Prep
Charlie Kuepfer 15

[John Whitaker @john1whitakerr]

Highlights Vs Elevation Prep

44 pts,
11 3pt,
3 reb,
2 stl

[oakhillred @oakhillred]

Highlights from our 89-55 win over Elevation Prep

@john1whitakerr 44pts, 11 3pt, 3 reb
@gavin_cormany 11 pts, 9 reb, 7 ast, 2 stl
@kjanderson_ 12 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast
@fpierre_10 10 pts, 3 reb, 2 blk
@RoschStephen 8 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast, 3 stl

[John Whitaker @john1whitakerr]

Few highlights since semester break

[John Whitaker @john1whitakerr]

Few Hightlights from games since semester break

[Steven Eng @coach_steve_eng]

As a junior to hit 7 threes (and one deep two with a toe on the line) from the college line tells you what you need to know about this guy, he can flat out shoot the basketball and he’s continuing to get better at every other aspect of his game

[John Whitaker @john1whitakerr]

Highlights vs Emory and Henry college Jv

27 points
6 rebounds
7 threes
2 assists

[oakhillred @oakhillred]

Stats from our 102-92 win over Emory & Henry last night:

@john1whitakerr 27 pts, 6 reb, 7 threes
@showtimee_tj 27 pts, 6 ast, 5 stls
@kjanderson_ 20 pts, 14 reb, 4 ast
@gavin_cormany 10 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast
@fpierre_10 12 pts, 8 reb, 2 ast
@RoschStephen 6 pts, 5 reb

[oakhillred @oakhillred]

In a W v Lab U National:

@showtimee_tj 26 pt 3 reb 2 ast 2 stl
@fpierre_10 10 pts 4 reb 1 ast 2 stl 1 blk
@kjanderson_ 10 pts 5 reb 1 ast
@gavin_cormany 8 pts 4 reb 4 ast
@john1whitakerr 9 pts
@RoschStephen 3 pts 10 reb 3 ast 1 stl

#redstandard

[John Whitaker @john1whitakerr]

@TweetsbyCoachP 6’2 guard
Arlington , VA
Oak Hill Academy

[John Whitaker @john1whitakerr]

A Handful of highlights from the first few games this season 5/5

@PrepHoopsVA @PrepHoopsNC
@BigShotsGlobal @Phenom_Hoops