Impact Whitaker returned to the bench Friday after starting in the previous game versus San Jose State. He failed to score for the 10th time this season.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DESTIN WHITAKER #2 - GUARD - PURDUE FORT WAYNE MASTODONS
2.1 PPG •
0.9 RPG •
0.3 APG
2.1 PPG
0.9 RPG
0.3 APG
Fails to score off bench Whitaker tallied zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in 12 minutes during Friday's 77-66 loss to San Jose State.
Gets starting nod Whitaker is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus San Jose State.
Impact Whitaker will replace Jordan Campbell in the starting five Tuesday. He will get just his third start of the season.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 18 minutes in loss Whitaker ended Saturday's 70-53 loss to Utah State with six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and one rebound in 18 minutes.
Impact Whitaker logged 18 minutes off the bench in Saturday's loss to Utah State. The junior matched a season-high six points on two three-pointers. Expect him to continue to have a bench role for the Bulldogs.
JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads back to bench Whitaker is not starting Saturday against UC Irvine.
Impact Whitaker heads back to the bench with Isaiah Hill ready to return to action. He racked up 11 points, three rebounds and one steal in his two previous starts, but his production shouldn't see too many changes he comes off the bench.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns Tuesday Whitaker (foot) amassed three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) across 15 minutes during Tuesday's 61-54 victory over Utah State.
Impact Whitaker returned for Fresno State after missing the last six games for the Bulldogs with a foot injury. The 6-foot-5 guard has played in 11 games this season, contributing 2.7 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.5 assists on 15.5 minutes per game. Whitaker's return should help provide the Bulldogs with extra depth as they compete for a tough Mountain West conference title.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In uniform Saturday Whitaker (foot) was in uniform for Saturday's game against Utah State but didn't play, The Fresno Bee reports.
Impact Whitaker's presence in uniform is a sign of progress and could suggest he's getting close to retaking the floor. The sophomore guard hasn't played in over a month due to a foot injury but should provide some bench depth again once healthy. He averaged 18.5 minutes per game over the first eight contests of the season.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set to miss a few weeks Whitaker will miss a few weeks with a right foot injury, Fresnobee.com reports.
Impact This means that we shouldn't see Whitaker until the calendar changes to 2022. He did not play in the team's most recent game against Cal Poly last Friday and was seen in a walking boot.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Didn't play Friday Whitaker was seen in a walking boot ahead of Friday's meeting with Cal Poly and didn't end up playing, Gabe Camarillo of Clovis Roundup reports.
Impact It's unclear what type of injury Whitaker may have suffered but his absence leaves the Bulldogs without one of their main bench players. The 6-5 sophomore has averaged 2.7 points in 15.5 minutes per contest. His absence should leave more opportunity for Deon Stroud to see the floor for the time being.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
