Pitt Signs 6-foot-4 Guard Omari Witherspoon to Letter of Intent

Hometown of Tallahassee, Florida

Pitt basketball has added another piece to its 2023 recruiting class with the signing of 6-foot-4 guard Omari Witherspoon.

A native of Tallahassee, Florida, Witherspoon is a three-star recruit who is ranked as the No. 122 overall prospect in the 2023 class by 247Sports.

Witherspoon Can Play Multiple Positions

Witherspoon is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. He is a good athlete with a strong frame and good length.

He is a good shooter with a quick release and a high basketball IQ. Witherspoon is also a good passer and rebounder.

Witherspoon Was a Major Piece for Maclay School

Witherspoon played his high school basketball at Maclay School in Tallahassee, where he helped lead the team to a state championship in 2022.

As a senior, Witherspoon averaged 18.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game.

Witherspoon is Excited to Join Pitt

Witherspoon is excited to join Pitt and play for head coach Jeff Capel.

"I'm really excited to be a part of the Pitt family," Witherspoon said. "I think Coach Capel is a great coach and I'm looking forward to learning from him and playing for him."