Fabian White Jr.
| No. 35 – Metropolitans 92 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| League | LNB Pro A |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 29, 1998 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Houston (2017–2022) |
| NBA draft | 2022: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2022–present |
| Career history | |
| 2022–2023 | South Bay Lakers |
| 2023–present | Metropolitans 92 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Fabian Christopher White Jr. (born November 29, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Metropolitans 92 of the French LNB Pro A. He played college basketball for the Houston Cougars.
High school career[edit]
White began his high school career at Kingwood High School in Houston, Texas.[1] He arrived as a promising basketball player and was moved to varsity games from the junior varsity team.[1] White transferred to Atascocita High School in Atascocita, Texas, after his freshman year.[2] He was regarded for his dunking and rebounding abilities.[2] White was recruited by Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson who frequented his high school games.[2]
College career[edit]
White became a key player for the Cougars when he joined the team in the 2017–18 season.[3] He was selected to the American Athletic Conference (AAC) All-Rookie team in 2018.[4] White had increased his scoring and rebounding averages for each of his first three seasons.[3]
On May 27, 2020, it was announced that White would miss the 2020–21 season after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a solo workout.[5] He returned to the lineup in February 2021 and provided a boost to the team as they made the Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.[6][7]
White scored 20 points as he led the Cougars to victory in the 2022 AAC basketball tournament and was named most outstanding player of the tournament.[8] He averaged 12.5 points per game during his senior season and was selected to the All-AAC first team.[9][10] White concluded his Cougars career with a program-record 122 wins.[9]
Professional career[edit]
South Bay Lakers (2022–2023)[edit]
White worked out for eight National Basketball Association (NBA) teams before the 2022 NBA draft but went undrafted.[2] On July 24, 2022, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.[11] On September 25, 2022, White was waived by the Lakers.[12] On November 3, 2022, White was named to the opening night roster for the South Bay Lakers.[13] On June 29, 2023, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that White would play for them in the NBA Summer League.[14]
Metropolitans 92 (2023–present)[edit]
On August 14, 2023, White signed with Metropolitans 92 of the French LNB Pro A.[15]
Career statistics[edit]
| 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 |
College[edit]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Houston | 35 | 0 | 16.5 | .560 | – | .714 | 3.9 | .7 | .4 | .9 | 5.4 |
| 2018–19 | Houston | 32 | 21 | 18.4 | .457 | .000 | .672 | 4.0 | .7 | .4 | .6 | 6.3 |
| 2019–20 | Houston | 31 | 31 | 23.7 | .472 | .000 | .797 | 5.5 | .8 | .5 | .5 | 9.3 |
| 2020–21 | Houston | 13 | 0 | 15.6 | .508 | .400 | .700 | 4.1 | .8 | .4 | .8 | 6.2 |
| 2021–22 | Houston | 38 | 38 | 27.8 | .491 | .371 | .688 | 5.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 12.5 |
| Career | 149 | 90 | 21.2 | .490 | .364 | .715 | 4.7 | .9 | .6 | .9 | 8.3 | |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Koch, Joshua (January 18, 2015). "BOYS HOOPS: Growing Up Quickly, Fabian White shows growth as player at Kingwood". Chron. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Gutierrez, Marcus (June 25, 2022). "Atascocita's Fabian White Jr. signs with Lakers". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ a b Khan Jr., Sam (May 28, 2020). "Houston's Fabian White Jr. to miss 2020-21 season with torn ACL". ESPN. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "2018 American Men's Basketball All-Conference, All-Rookie Teams Announced". American Athletic Conference. March 5, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ McIlvoy, Randy (May 27, 2020). "UH loses senior forward Fabian White Jr. to ACL injury". Click 2 Houston. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ Yanez, Andy (February 18, 2021). "UH's Fabian White returns to action after ACL injury". The Cougar. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ Baldwin, Chris (March 23, 2022). "True Tales From Fabian White Jr.'s Last Dance — An Empty Ring Box, Pain Games, The Play and Parents Who Center It All". PaperCity. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "No. 1 Houston Wins 2022 Air Force Reserve American Athletic Conference Men's Championship with 71-53 Win over No. 3 Memphis". American Athletic Conference. March 13, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ a b Alexander, Ari (June 24, 2022). "University of Houston star Fabian White signs exhibit 10 contract with Los Angeles Lakers". Click 2 Houston. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "American Athletic Conference Announces Men's Basketball Honors". American Athletic Conference. March 9, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "Lakers Sign Javante McCoy and Fabian White Jr". NBA.com. July 24, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "NBA Player Transactions". NBA.com. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "South Bay Lakers Announce 2022-23 Training Camp Roster Featuring Cole Swider & Scotty Pippen Jr". LakersNation.com. October 22, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.
- ^ "Cavaliers Announce 2023 Summer League Roster". NBA.com. June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ "L'ailier Fabian White rejoint les Mets 92". Metropolitans92.com (in French). August 14, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.