Dariq Whitehead has been anxious to get back on the court and more specifically the Barclays Center court. The 6’7” wing, the Nets 22nd pick in the Draft, hasn’t played basketball on any court since early June, recovering from surgery on his right foot, his second procedure in 10 months.
His one season Duke, which he described as “playing on one foot,” was disappointing after a sterling high school career at Montverde Academy in Florida. Not surprisingly, a number of scouts wondered if he would ever get his game back. Sean Marks & co. had fewer doubts than others.