Gianna Whiteside brings freshman upside and local Denver size to MSU Denver
Gianna Whiteside is a 5'11" freshman forward for MSU Denver from Denver, and the early read is that she’s a developmental frontcourt piece with local familiarity and length on her side[1][3][11]. In the 2025-26 season, she has appeared in 5 games and logged 18 minutes, showing a limited but efficient early role with 5 points on 2-of-5 shooting, plus 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and a block across the season[2]. Her value is in size, activity, and two-way potential rather than volume scoring right now, which makes her a smart fit for a team looking to build a disciplined, high-upside forward rather than a finished product[1][2][5].
