Jimmy Whitt

James Arthur Whitt Jr. (born January 9, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Perth Wildcats of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks and SMU Mustangs.

Early life Whitt was born on January 9, 1997, in Columbia, Missouri, to James and Annelle Whitt. His father played basketball at the Indiana Institute of Technology, and was a prominent community leader in Columbia before his death in 2021. Whitt was inspired to play basketball because of his older brother, Marcus. Whitt finished his career with 2,411 points and 399 steals.

College career Whitt appeared in all 32 games during his freshman season with the Arkansas Razorbacks and averaged 6.1 points in 17.2 minutes per game. Head coach Mike Anderson played him as a wing instead of his natural point guard position. He had to sit out the 2016–17 season due to NCAA transfer rules. His decision was due to new head coach Eric Musselman who had been recommended by Whitt's brother Marcus.

Professional career Whitt joined the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League in 2021 after he attended a local tryout.

Whitt played for the Halcones de Ciudad Obregón of the Liga Mexicana de Básquetbol CIBACOPA in 2023.

Whitt joined the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G League in 2023 after he attended a local tryout. He attended training camp with the Warriors in 2025, but ruptured his Achilles and was unable to rejoin the team.

On April 12, 2026, Whitt signed with the Gold Coast Rollers of the NBL1 North. He averaged 22.79 points, 6.32 rebounds and 6.05 assists per game. Whitt was selected to the NBL1 North All-Star Five First Team and chosen as the NBL1 North Defensive Player of the Year.

On August 12, 2026, Whitt signed with the Perth Wildcats of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) as a nominated replacement player for the 2026–27 season.

Whitt is the treasurer of The James & Annelle Whitt Entrepreneurial Development Foundation which was founded in dedication to his father.