Guard Omari Witherspoon signs with Pitt

A high school basketball standout from Oakland, California, has committed to continue his athletic and academic career with the University of Pittsburgh.

Witherspoon chose Pitt over several other schools. He is expected to contribute to the Panthers' success on and off the court.

Omari Witherspoon, a 6-foot-3 guard who plays his high school basketball in Oakland, California, has committed to continue his athletic and academic career at the University of Pittsburgh. Witherspoon is a four-star recruit who chose Pitt over offers from several other schools, including California, Oregon, and Washington. As a junior, Witherspoon averaged 20.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game while leading his team to a 28-3 record and a berth in the CIF Northern California Division I championship game.

Coming out of high school, Witherspoon is considered to be one of the top shooting guards in the country. He is a consensus four-star recruit from 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals, and Scout. He is ranked as the No. 58 overall prospect in the 247Sports Composite, and he is the No. 13 shooting guard in the country. Witherspoon is also a member of the USA Basketball U17 team. He helped lead the team to a gold medal at the 2019 FIBA U17 World Cup in Bulgaria.

Witherspoon is a skilled scorer who can also create for others. He is a good shooter with a quick release. He is also a good rebounder and defender. Witherspoon is expected to contribute to the Panthers' success on and off the court. He is a hard worker and a good student. He is also a good teammate and a leader. Witherspoon is a valuable addition to the Pitt basketball program.

Witherspoon's commitment to Pitt is a sign that the Panthers are on the rise.

Pitt has won two ACC Championships in the past three seasons. The Panthers are also making progress in the NCAA Tournament. They reached the Sweet 16 in 2021 and the second round in 2022. Witherspoon is one of several talented players who have committed to Pitt in recent years. The Panthers have a bright future with Witherspoon on the team.

Witherspoon is a talented player who has the potential to be a star at Pitt. He is a hard worker and a good student. He is also a good teammate and a leader. Witherspoon is a valuable addition to the Pitt basketball program. He is one of several talented players who have committed to Pitt in recent years. The Panthers have a bright future with Witherspoon on the team.