Fabian White Jr.

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Fabian White Jr.
No. 35–Metropolitans 92
Position Forward
League LNB Pro A
Personal information
Born (1998-11-29) November 29, 1998 (age 24)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school
College Houston (2017–2022)
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023 South Bay Lakers
2023–present Metropolitans 92
Career highlights and awards
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg 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.

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High school career

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

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

South Bay Lakers (2022–2023)

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)

On August 14, 2023, White signed with Metropolitans 92 of the French LNB Pro A. [15]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2017–18 Houston 35016.5.560–.7143.9.7.4.95.4
2018–19 Houston 322118.4.457.000.6724.0.7.4.66.3
2019–20 Houston 313123.7.472.000.7975.5.8.5.59.3
2020–21 Houston 13015.6.508.400.7004.1.8.4.86.2
2021–22 Houston 383827.8.491.371.6885.71.21.01.412.5
Career1499021.2.490.364.7154.7.9.6.98.3

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 Gutierrez, Marcus (June 25, 2022). "Atascocita's Fabian White Jr. signs with Lakers". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
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  9. 1 2 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.
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