College basketball notebook: Ohio State's questionable buzzer-beater win
It was a wild week of college basketball, including a controversial finish that showed one replay rule should be changed. Andy Katz breaks i...DECEMBER 12, 2022
Whitmore shines for Villanova in win over Boston College
Highly touted freshman Cam Whitmore scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds off the bench, leading Villanova to a 77-56 victory over Boston College in the Never Forget Tribute...DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Puts up 21 off bench Whitmore ended Wednesday's 70-59 win over Penn with 21 points (7-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes.
Impact Whitmore made his season debut last week and logged 20 minutes in a victory over Oklahoma, and the five-star freshman followed that up with a team-high scoring total. It's going to be difficult to keep him out of the starting five for upcoming matchups against Boston College (Dec. 10) and St. Joseph's (Dec. 17). Make sure he's rostered in all formats, as he'll continue to be a significant contributor for a banged-up Wildcats team.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Whitmore scores 21, Villanova defeats Penn 70-59
Cam Whitmore scored 21 points off of the bench to lead the Villanova Wildcats over the Pennsylvania Quakers 70-59 on Wednesday nightDECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whitmore sparks Villanova past Oklahoma in fantastic debut
Caleb Daniels scored 22 points and top freshman Cam Whitmore brought instant energy in his debut following a thumb injury to lead Villanova to a 70-66 win over Oklahoma on Saturday...DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three steals across 20 minutes Whitmore ended Saturday's 70-66 victory over Oklahoma with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds and three steals across 20 minutes.
Impact Defensively, Whitmore was a significant contributor during his collegiate debut. He will have sufficient opportunities to be better offensively. Whitmore is not part of Villanova's starting lineup yet, but the freshman is expected to replace Chris Arcidiacono if his statistical output improves.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will make collegiate debut Whitmore (thumb) is available for Saturday's game against Oklahoma, Colby Giacubeno of 247sports.com reports.
Impact Whitmore will make his season debut Saturday after recovering from thumb surgery. Whitmore was the Big East Preseason Freshman of the Year and will have a chance to make an impact early on.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not going on Monday Whitmore (thumb) is not dressed for Monday's game against Delaware State, Josh Naso of Rivals.com reports.
Impact There has still not been an update to Whitmore's timeline after undergoing thumb surgery back in October. Whitmore has since been named Big East Preseason Freshman of the Year. Villanova has upcoming games on Friday against Michigan State and the following week against Iowa State.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still without return date Whitmore (thumb) has no timetable concerning his return date, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact The 2022-23 season begins Monday. But because Whitmore has no timetable yet, fantasy managers should not be surprised if he sits out most or all games the Wildcats will play this month. Brandon Slater is expected to serve as their No. 1 small forward while Whitmore's thumb heals.
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jaime Jaquez, Cam Whitmore and the rest of the best wings in men's college basketball Jalen Wilson, Dariq Whitehead and Wyoming's position-less star also make Sam Vecenie's list.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Big East Preseason Freshman of the Year Whitmore (thumb) has been named the Big East Preseason Freshman of the Year.
Impact Whitmore was the Most Outstanding Player at the FIBA U18 Americas Championship and helped led the U.S. team to a gold medal. Whitmore ranked No. 21 in the ESPN Top 100 Class of 2022. He recently suffered a thumb injury in practice that will require surgery and will likely miss the start of the season. When healthy Whitmore should take on a big role in the Villanova offense, though.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
