An interesting combo guard, Whitehurst was at his best cutting to the basket and either finishing or finding open teammates. One of the stronger players in attendance, he rebounded well and proved to be a good defender, jumping passing lanes to force turnovers while also cutting guards off from getting downhill. An impressive sophomore season appears to be on the horizon.

Whitehurst thrives when he gets downhill, using his strength and physicality to lumber his way to the basket while embracing contact rather than avoiding it. He consistently seeks out defenders on the attack and has no issues finishing through traffic. Defensively, Whitehurst displays excellent anticipation, jumping passing lanes with good timing and turning those steals into transition scoring opportunities. He also possesses sneaky athleticism that allows him to finish around the rim and make plays above the basket when the opportunity presents itself. With his two-way toughness and growing offensive confidence, Whitehurst looks primed to take on a much bigger role as a sophomore.