Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus Western New Mexico (Exhib.) on October 27, 2026 at 7 p.m.
M Basketball
7 p.m.
vs Western New Mexico (Exhib.)
Grand Canyon University Athletics
2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster
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Jersey Number 33
John Whorton
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-10 / 245
- Position:
- Forward
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Akron, Ohio
- Prev School:
- Athletes In Action Prep
Grand Canyon
2026-27 | Freshman
- Signed with GCU in May 2026, citing the program’s family atmosphere and the opportunity to play basketball as major reasons for becoming a Lope.
Athletes in Action
2025-26
- Spent the 2025-26 season with the Athletes in Action Men’s National Basketball Team.
- Listed as a 6-foot-8 power forward/center while continuing his development following his high school career in Akron, Ohio.
St. Vincent-St. Mary HS
Akron, Ohio- Helped the Fighting Irish win a state championship during his high school career.
- Earned honorable mention all-state recognition.
- Was a four-year basketball letterwinner.
- Also earned a varsity letter in volleyball.
- Earned merit roll recognition academically.
Personal
- Son of John Whorton and the late Angela Whorton.
- Mother, Angela, passed away in July 2026 after serving as one of the greatest influences in his life. Has credited his mother with teaching him strength, joy, faith, compassion and leadership, writing after her passing that she taught him to view his path "through the eyes of God."
- Comes from a basketball family. His father played men’s basketball at Kent State, while his mother played women’s basketball at Youngstown State and Hampton.
- Chose GCU because of the family atmosphere within the program and the opportunity to continue his basketball career.
- Aspires to play professional basketball and pursue a career in finance.
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