Illinois Basketball Extends Offer to Top-40 Prospect From Class of 2026

Listed as a 6-foot-7 wing, White attends Veterans Memorial (Corpus Christi, Texas) and plays for ASAK on the 3SSB Circuit in AAU.

White’s go-to skill – if you hadn't already guessed it – is long-distance shooting, a prized characteristic for Illini coach Brad Underwood. With his size and length, White needs minimal space to unleash his silky-smooth jumper.

In an interview with “The Field of 68: After Dark," White gave a quick scouting report of his own game: “I shoot the ball at a really high level. I can defend my position really well and I’m a high-IQ player,” said White.

When inquired about who he models his game after, White offered a few interesting answers: “In terms of shooting, with the no-dip, Klay Thompson. … I’m a longer guy, so I kind of like watching Jayson Tatum, Kevin Durant, people like that.”

Rated as the No. 39 prospect in the country by 247 Sports, White is a highly sought-after recruit who already holds offers from St. John’s, Tennessee and Texas, among others.

Kentucky is reportedly in discussions with White as well, meaning the Illini – who already entered the White sweepstakes later than some – must put together quite the enticing pitch in order to land the knockdown shooter.

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