Isaiah Whitehead was born on March 8,1995 and is an American professional basketball player for Besiktas Emlakjet of the Basketbol Super Ligi.
18 Facts About Isaiah Whitehead
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Isaiah Whitehead played at the 2014 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, the 2014 Jordan Brand Classic, and many other prestigious tournaments in high school.
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Isaiah Whitehead was named preseason Big East Rookie of the Year and made the All-Rookie Team as a freshman.
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Isaiah Whitehead missed nine games during the season due to a stress fracture in his right foot.
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Isaiah Whitehead received the Haggerty Award, given to the New York area's top men's Division I basketball player.
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Isaiah Whitehead led Seton Hall to their first Big East Championship in 23 years.
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Isaiah Whitehead was awarded with the Tournament's Most Outstanding Player award.
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In March 2016, Isaiah Whitehead declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final two years of college eligibility.
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On June 23,2016, Isaiah Whitehead was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 42nd overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.
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Isaiah Whitehead was later traded to his hometown team the Brooklyn Nets the following day.
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Isaiah Whitehead was traded to the Denver Nuggets and later waived.
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Isaiah Whitehead signed with the Russian team Lokomotiv Kuban on August 6,2018.
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On January 7,2019, Isaiah Whitehead agreed to part ways with Lokomotiv.
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On January 15,2019, Isaiah Whitehead signed with the Detroit Pistons on a two-way contract.
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Isaiah Whitehead did not end up appearing in any games for the Pistons.
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On October 10,2019, Isaiah Whitehead signed with BC Astana of the Kazakhstan Championship.
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On January 25,2020, Isaiah Whitehead signed with Mornar Bar of the ABA League and Montenegrin League.
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Isaiah Whitehead played five games before the season was suspended, scoring 24 points in his only Champions League appearance.