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Former Villanova standout Cam Whitmore is turning heads with Nuggets

Cam Whitmore, the former Villanova star drafted 20th overall in 2023, is finally finding stability—and scoring—with the Denver Nuggets. After a turbulent path through Houston, Washington, and a brief stint in Cleveland, the 22-year-old signed a two-way deal with Denver in September, and early preseason performances suggest he could be a valuable bench contributor.

Whitmore scored 17 points in 24 minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers on October 4, following up a 14-point outing in just 15 minutes against the Utah Jazz. His 10.3-point average in under 16 minutes per game through four preseason contests highlights his scoring potential, though questions remain about his playmaking and outside shooting consistency.

The Nuggets’ decision to waive veteran guard Lonnie Walker IV created an opening for Whitmore, who now has a chance to prove he can earn a full-time role on a championship-caliber team. With his two-way contract limiting him to 50 NBA games, Denver will likely monitor his development closely before deciding whether to convert him to a standard deal for the playoffs.

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