ETHAN OKHARI WHORTON |2026 | Point Guard | Bob Jones High School (AL) | 7A
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- Dec 30, 2025
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2026 | Point Guard | Bob Jones High School (AL) | 7ADSA / Team Global Elite (AAU)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Ethan Okhari Whorton
Preferred Name: Ethan
Graduation Year: 2026
Date of Birth: July 22, 2008
City/State: Madison, Alabama
Height: 5’10”
Jersey Number: #3
Dominant Hand: Right
Phone: 256-457-0426
Email: Ethanwhorton08@yahoo.com
Twitter/X: @Ethan_Whorton5
SCHOOL & TEAM INFORMATION
High School: Bob Jones High School
Team Name: Patriots
Classification: 7A (Alabama)
Level: Varsity
Head Coach: Bryant Starkey
Coach Phone: (256) 394-1715
Coach Email: bestarkey@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Strength Coach: Jr. Strowbridge
Phone: (256) 425-1171
ACADEMICS
GPA: 2.9
Intended Major: Registered Dental Hygienist
NCAA Eligibility Center: Not listed
ATHLETIC PROFILE
Primary Position: Point Guard
Playing Style: High-IQ floor general who values pace, decision-making, and team execution. Consistent, coachable guard who prioritizes ball security, on-ball defense, and making winning plays.
2024–25 SEASON INFORMATION
Games Played: 17(Additional stats available upon request)
COMPETITION & EXPERIENCE
Teams Played For:
Bob Jones High School
DSA
Team Global Elite (TGE)
Tournaments / Events:
Huntsville Time Classic
NXT Pro 16
Honors:
2024 Huntsville Time Classic – Champions
RECRUITING STATUS
Status: Open to opportunities
Schools with Contact:
Tennessee Valley Defenders
Offers: None to date
Preferred Levels:
NCAA Division I
NCAA Division II
NCAA Division III
NAIA
Junior College
Preferred Regions: Alabama / Tennessee
FILM & MEDIA
Highlight Film:
Hudl Profile: http://www.hudl.com/v/2Sjdbd
CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP & INTANGIBLES
Leadership: Team Captain (multiple games)
Community Service: The Mana House
Work Ethic & Approach: Purpose-driven trainer focused on game-speed reps, film study, decision-making, and defensive discipline. Leads vocally and by example. Embraces feedback, consistency, and daily improvement.
What Separates Him:
Makes the right play consistently
Controls tempo and reads the game
Strong on-ball defender with anticipation
Composed in high-pressure moments
Reliable, coachable, and team-first
ATHLETE STATEMENT
Ethan plays the game because of his genuine love for basketball and competition. He brings leadership, consistency, and a team-first mindset to any program. His goal is to compete at the highest level possible while continuing to develop as a complete point guard who coaches can trust in critical moments.
Academically and personally, Ethan is focused on earning his degree and building a successful career in the dental field, applying the same discipline, work ethic, and leadership he develops through basketball. He is committed to maximizing his potential on and off the court and representing his program, family, and community the right way.
PARENT / GUARDIAN CONTACT
Name: Katherlyn Simmons Pickett
Relationship: Mother
Phone: 256-457-0426
Email: Katherlyns@gmail.com
AUTHORIZATION
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