Fairfield University Athletics

2020-21
Calvin Whipple played in six of the team’s first eight games before an injury set him on the sideline for the final 19 games of the 2020-21 campaign. He averaged better than four minutes per game with his high of 12 minutes coming against Iona on December 11. Whipple took all six of his shots from behind the arc, netting one of those attempts (at Hartford – December 7). The forward secured at least one rebound in five of his six appearances, picking up a pair against Hartford on December 2.

2019-20
Whipple continued his role as a key reserve, something that he carried over from his rookie season. The sophomore played in all but two games during the 2019-20 campaign, earning a pair of starts at Marist and Saint Peter’s in successive games. Whipple averaged 22 minutes as a starter highlighted by a personal-best 31 minutes at Marist. When he came off the bench, Whipple played 11.5 minutes per outing with his season high as a reserve coming against UMass, a 29-minute stint during which he netted six points from behind the three-point line. Over the first nine games of the season, Whipple averaged 4.0 points per game which was highlighted by an eight-point effort against Davidson. He would surpass that total with nine points in a home win against Saint Peter’s, netting all three of his three-point attempts. For the season, he averaged 2.0 points and 1.4 rebounds per game with 14 of his 21 field goals coming from behind the three-point line. He scored in 14 of his 30 appearances.

2018-19
Whipple quickly earned a reputation for his marksmanship behind the three-point line, placing fourth on the team with 21 shots from behind the arc and second among Fairfield newcomers. He showed his prowess from long distance in the Boston College game when he made seven of 14 three-point attempts en route to his personal-best 21 points on the road. The performance was his only double-digit games over his 24 appearances as a reserve. His nearly hit double figures against Niagara at home, posting eight points which was enhanced by his two three-point field goals. He was also adept at handling the basketball, averaging one turnover every 33 minutes of play in addition to dishing off 10 assists. Whipple made at least one three-point field goal in 12 games, highlighted by four contests with two or more long-range baskets. After missing his first four shots as a collegiate, Whipple found his touch by shooting 55 percent from the floor over the next four games (11 of 20). He registered a field goal percentage of 50 percent or better 10 times as a rookie.

Before Fairfield
Whipple joined the Fairfield University men's basketball program after spending the last four seasons at Northfield Mount Hermon. He developed into one of the program's top three-point shooters over his four years, capping his career with 84 three pointers for Northfield Mount Hermon. He was a regular in the starting lineup with 34 starts in 35 appearances as a senior, averaging just under 10 points per game. He was part of Northfield Mount Hermon's 2016 and 2018 New England (NEPSAC) Regular Season and Postseason Championship teams. He garnered a nomination for the McDonald's All-America team as well. He was also selected as an ESMARK All-American, given to student-athletes in recognition for outstanding athletic, educational and community service achievements by high school student-athletes across the United States in 16 major sports programs.