Elijah Whitty joins the Davis & Elkins athletic department bringing a proven background in high-level Division I operations, a decorated playing career, and elite player development expertise to the Senators program.
Whitty transitioned to the college ranks at the highest level, gaining four years of Division I experience with Syracuse University Women's Basketball from 2021 to 2025. Serving as a Head Manager, Graduate Manager, and Practice Player for the Orange, Whitty was heavily involved in video coordination, practice preparation, player development, and day-to-day program management. While navigating the operational demands of the ACC, he also excelled academically, earning his Bachelor of Science in Psychology.Â
Further elevating his coaching pedigree, Whitty earned his 94 Feet of Game Annual Training Certification under world-renowned player development specialist and three-time NBA champion coach Phil Handy. Through this exclusive, high-intensity masterclass, Whitty mastered the precise fundamental frameworks, advanced game-situational mechanics, and pro-level mental approaches utilized by the world’s most elite athletes.
A native of Long Island, New York, Whitty put together a standout playing career at Longwood High School in Suffolk County. He was named the 2017-18 League 1 Unsung Hero before a dominant 2018-19 senior campaign where he averaged 16.0 PPG and swept All-League, All-Conference, All-County, Second-Team All-Long Island, and All-Tournament Team honors. Under his leadership, the Lions finished the season with an exceptional 21-2 record and ranked #17 in New York State.
