Jack White (basketball)
Jackson Thomas White (born 5 August 1997) is an Australian professional basketball player for Melbourne United of the National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.
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No. 14 – Melbourne United | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Small forward | |||||||||||||||||||
League | NBL | |||||||||||||||||||
Personal information | ||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Traralgon, Victoria | 5 August 1997|||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | Australian | |||||||||||||||||||
Listed height | 204 cm (6 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||||
Listed weight | 103 kg (227 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||
Career information | ||||||||||||||||||||
College | Duke (2016–2020) | |||||||||||||||||||
NBA draft | 2020 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||
Playing career | 2016–present | |||||||||||||||||||
Career history | ||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | Cairns Taipans | |||||||||||||||||||
2020–present | Melbourne United | |||||||||||||||||||
Medals
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Early life
A native of Traralgon, White played basketball at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, where he was recruited by several NCAA Division I programs. In 2016, he was called up to play for the Cairns Taipans of the National Basketball League (NBL) as an injury replacement.[1]
College career
White played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils for four seasons. He was selected to be team captain in his final two years.[2] In his junior season, White averaged 20.5 minutes per game off the bench on a team that featured the top-3 players in the 2018 recruiting class: Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, and Cam Reddish.[3] As a senior, White averaged 3.1 points and 2.9 rebounds per game shooting 38.7 percent from the field and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. He was an ACC All-Academic selection.[4]
Professional career
Melbourne United (2020–present)
On 15 July 2020 White signed a three-year deal with Melbourne United of the NBL.[5]
National team career
White has represented Australia at many international junior tournaments. He won a silver medal at the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Dubai. At the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Heraklion, White averaged 8.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.[6] In 2019, he helped his team win bronze at the Summer Universiade in Italy.[7]
Career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
References
- Tyler, Chris. "Aussie Jack White living his dream with Duke Blue Devils and Coach K". ESPN.
- "Jack White - 2019-20". Duke University. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- "2018 ESPN 100". ESPN. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- Bouch, Rick (14 April 2020). "Season Recap: Jack White". 247 Sports. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- "Duke Standout Jack White Signs with Melbourne | NBL". nbl.com.au. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
- "Australia's Jack White looks to take next step". FIBA. 15 March 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- Connelly, Kevin (11 July 2019). "Jack White wins Bronze Medal for Australia at World University Games". Ball Durham. Retrieved 15 April 2020.