Terrico White facts for kids
White in March 2019
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| Kalamunda Eastern Suns | ||||||||||||||
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| Shooting guard | ||||||||||||||
| Personal information | ||||||||||||||
| Born | March 7, 1990 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| High school | Craigmont (Memphis, Tennessee) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 97 kg (214 lb) | |||||||||||||
| Career information | ||||||||||||||
| College | Ole Miss (2008–2010) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2011–present | |||||||||||||
| League | NBL1 West | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Idaho Stampede | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Radnički Kragujevac | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Royal Halı Gaziantep | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | Hapoel Eilat | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Yenisey Krasnoyarsk | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Bakersfield Jam | |||||||||||||
| 2016 | Ironi Nes Ziona | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Seoul SK Knights | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2020 | Perth Wildcats | |||||||||||||
| 2019 | Manama | |||||||||||||
| 2020 | Cariduros de Fajardo | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | Changwon LG Sakers | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | Seoul Samsung Thunders | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | Gigantes de Carolina | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | Brujos de Guayama | |||||||||||||
| 2022 | Long Island Nets | |||||||||||||
| 2022 | Brujos de Guayama | |||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Hsinchu JKO Lioneers | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | Al-Najma | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | Metros de Santiago | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | Correbasket UAT | |||||||||||||
| 2025– | Kalamunda Eastern Suns | |||||||||||||
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Terrico Reshard White (born March 7, 1990) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Kalamunda Eastern Suns in Australia. Terrico was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
He was chosen by the Detroit Pistons in the 2010 NBA draft. This happened after he played two years of college basketball at Ole Miss. There, he was named the Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year in 2009.
Since 2012, White has played basketball in many countries. These include Serbia, Turkey, Israel, Russia, Korea, Australia, Bahrain, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico. From 2018 to 2020, he won three championships in a row. First, he won in Korea with the Seoul SK Knights. Then, he won two more in Australia with the Perth Wildcats. He was also named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the finals in both Korea (2018) and Australia (2019).
Early Basketball Years
High School Achievements
Terrico White went to Craigmont High School in Memphis, Tennessee. When he was a junior in 2006–07, he scored about 22 points per game. He also grabbed seven rebounds, made three assists, and had three steals per game. He was recognized as an All-Metro player and was on the First Team All-State. He was also a finalist for the Player of the Year award.
In November 2007, White decided to play college basketball for Ole Miss.
In his senior year (2007–08), White was named Tennessee's Tennessee Mr. Basketball. He averaged 27.1 points per game. He led his team in points, shooting accuracy, three-pointers, and steals. He also won MVP awards for his district's regular season and tournament.
College Basketball Career
White played college basketball for Ole Miss. In his two years there, he scored 955 points. He averaged 14.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. He was named the Southeastern Conference Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year in his first year. This was because he stepped up as a point guard when another player was injured. He scored 18.4 points per game in conference play.
In the summer of 2009, he joined Team USA. He helped the team win a gold medal at the 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Championship in New Zealand. In his second year (2009–10), he averaged 15.1 points and 4.6 rebounds. He helped his team achieve a 24–11 record and reach the NIT Final Four.
In April 2010, White decided to enter the NBA draft. He later hired an agent, which meant he would stay in the draft.
Professional Basketball Journey
NBA and D-League Start (2010–2012)
The Detroit Pistons picked White as the 36th player in the 2010 NBA draft. He played well in the 2010 NBA Summer League, averaging 9.6 points. He was known for his amazing dunking skills. However, he broke his right foot in his first preseason game. This injury made him miss the entire 2010–11 season.
In December 2011, the Pistons released White. He then tried out for the New Orleans Hornets but was released again due to back problems. He joined the Idaho Stampede in the NBA Development League (now called the G League). He played 18 games before a back injury ended his 2011–12 season. In July 2012, he played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the Summer League.
Playing Overseas (2012–2016)
- Serbia (2012–2013): White moved to Serbia to play for Radnički Kragujevac. He scored a season-high 36 points in one game. He averaged 14.4 points per game in the Adriatic League.
- Turkey and Israel (2013–2014): After playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2013 NBA Summer League, White played in Turkey for Royal Halı Gaziantep. Later, he moved to Israel to play for Hapoel Eilat.
- Russia (2014–2015): White played for the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2014 NBA Summer League. Then, he moved to Russia to play for Enisey Krasnoyarsk.
- NBA D-League and Israel (2015–2016): In October 2015, White was with the Phoenix Suns for training camp. He then joined the Bakersfield Jam in the NBA Development League. In March 2016, he returned to Israel to play for Ironi Nes Ziona.
Success in South Korea (2016–2018)
For the 2016–17 season, White moved to South Korea to play for the Seoul SK Knights. He returned to the Knights for the 2017–18 season. In April 2018, he helped his team win the KBL championship. He was named the Finals MVP (Most Valuable Player). He averaged 25 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 7.5 assists during the championship series. He was the first foreign player in 15 years to win this award.
Championships in Australia (2018–2020)
On July 27, 2018, White signed with the Perth Wildcats in Australia. He promised his coach, Trevor Gleeson, that he would help them win a championship. He dealt with knee and hamstring injuries but played through most of the season. He also had a wrist injury that required him to wear a cast during the finals.
Even with injuries, White played great in the playoffs. He helped the Wildcats win the championship by defeating Melbourne United. He was named the championship series MVP for his outstanding performance.
In April 2019, White played for a team in Bahrain called Manama Club. He had a "triple-double" (scoring, rebounding, and assisting in double digits) in one game. He helped Manama reach the final.
On July 3, 2019, White re-signed with the Wildcats for another season. He had similar stats to the previous year, averaging 15 points per game. In March 2020, he won his second NBL championship in a row with the Wildcats.
More International Play (2020–Present)
- Puerto Rico (2020): In October 2020, White signed with Cariduros de Fajardo in Puerto Rico. In his first game, he scored 38 points and made 10 three-pointers.
- Second Korean Stint (2021): In January 2021, White returned to the Korean Basketball League, signing with Changwon LG Sakers. He was later traded to Seoul Samsung Thunders.
- Second Puerto Rican Stint (2021): In June 2021, White returned to Puerto Rico, playing for Gigantes de Carolina. After a few games, he joined Brujos de Guayama.
- NBA G League (2021–2022): In December 2021, White joined the Long Island Nets in the NBA G League. He played a couple of games before being waived.
- Return to Puerto Rico (2022): In March 2022, White returned to Brujos de Guayama.
- Taiwan (2022–2023): In October 2022, White signed with Hsinchu JKO Lioneers in Taiwan. He averaged 20.4 points per game in 18 games.
- Return to Bahrain (2023): In March 2023, White joined Al-Najma in Bahrain.
- Dominican Republic (2023): In May 2023, White played a few games in the Dominican Republic for Metros de Santiago.
- Mexico (2023): In October 2023, White played five games in Mexico for Correbasket UAT.
- Return to Australia (2025–): In September 2024, White signed with the Kalamunda Eastern Suns in Australia for the 2025 season. His former teammate, Bryce Cotton, helped him connect with the team.
About Terrico
Terrico White has a daughter.
See also
In Spanish: Terrico White para niños
