Khadijah Whittington facts for kids
| No. 15 – CSM Satu Mare | |
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| Small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 5, 1986 Roanoke, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Woodrow Wilson (Portsmouth, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | NC State (2004–2008) |
| NBA Draft | 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 26th overall |
| Selected by the Indiana Fever | |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2009 | Indiana Fever |
| 2016–present | CSM Satu Mare |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Khadijah Ameenah Whittington (born August 5, 1986) is an American professional basketball player. She plays for the CSM Satu Mare team in the Liga Națională. Khadijah is known for her skills as a Small forward on the court.
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Meet Khadijah Whittington
Khadijah Whittington was born on August 5, 1986. She grew up in Roanoke, Virginia. From a young age, she showed great talent in basketball. Her journey led her to become a professional player.
Her Journey to Pro Basketball
Khadijah went to Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was a star player there. After high school, she continued her basketball career in college. She played for North Carolina State University (NC State) from 2004 to 2008.
While at NC State, Khadijah made history! She became only the fourth player in her school's history to score over 1,000 points and grab over 1,000 rebounds during her college career. This is a huge achievement for any basketball player.
In 2008, Khadijah was chosen to play in the WNBA. She was picked by the Indiana Fever in the second round of the 2008 WNBA draft. She was the 26th player chosen overall.
Playing Professionally
After being drafted, Khadijah played for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. She played for them in 2008 and 2009. During the WNBA off-season in 2008–09, she also played overseas for a team called Montpellier in France.
Later in her career, Khadijah joined the CSM Satu Mare team. She has been playing for them since 2016.
Amazing Achievements
Khadijah Whittington has earned several special awards and recognitions for her basketball skills:
- First-team All-ACC (2008): This means she was one of the best players in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during her final year of college.
- ACC All-Defensive Team (2008): She was also recognized as one of the top defensive players in the ACC.
- ACC All-Freshman Team (2005): Even in her first year of college, she was recognized as one of the best new players in the ACC.
These awards show how talented and impactful Khadijah has been throughout her basketball career.
