Veteran AU forward, glue-guy rebounder, and battle-tested survivor
Mason Whittaker is a 6-foot-9 senior forward for American University who brings size, maturity, and toughness more than headline-grabbing scoring. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 0.5 points and 1.3 rebounds in 24 games, but the bigger story is his resilience: multiple knee surgeries and an ACL injury tested his career, and he still carved out a role as a reliable post defender and clutch rebounder. He also earned Patriot League Academic Honor Roll recognition, which fits the profile of a steady, coachable, high-character fit for a program needing effort, IQ, and frontcourt depth.
