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Isaac White
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 22/06/98
- Place of Birth: Adelaide (SA)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 188
- Weight (KG): 81
- Junior Assoc: SA - Sturt
- College: Stanford (2017-2020)
- NBL DEBUT: 16/01/21
- AGE AT DEBUT: 22
- LAST NBL GAME: 6/02/25
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 26
- NBL History: Illawarra 2021-22 | Tasmania 2023 | Brisbane 2024-25 | Adelaide 2026
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Isaac White was born in Adelaide (SA) and attended Sacred Heart College in his hometown of Adelaide. He began playing basketball as a junior with the Sturt Sabres basketball team before receiving a scholarship to play with Stanford University in 2017.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Isaac White made his NBL debut with the Illawarra Hawks at 22 years of age. He scored five points in his first game.
Isaac White joined the Illawarra Hawks during a transformative season for the club, marked by a new ownership group and the appointment of legendary coach Brian Goorjian. The Hawks rebuilt their roster, with White joining key recruits Tyler Harvey, Justin Simon, Deng Adel, and Next Star Justinian Jessup. This season was pivotal for White, as he transitioned into professional basketball and showcased his potential in the NBL.
White appeared in 31 games during his rookie campaign, averaging 4.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.5 assists. His standout performance came in Round 19, when he scored a season-high 16 points against the Adelaide 36ers in his hometown, demonstrating his ability to contribute in key moments. Despite limited opportunities in a guard-heavy roster, White made the most of his minutes and began establishing himself as a reliable shooter and role player.
The Hawks overcame numerous challenges, including off-court drama, player injuries, and mid-season roster adjustments, to finish in third place with a 20-16 record. They returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2017, defeating the defending champions Perth Wildcats in Game 1 of the semifinals. Unfortunately, Illawarra fell short in Games 2 and 3, ending their season.
2021/22
In his second season, White faced stiff competition for minutes in a talented Hawks backcourt featuring Tyler Harvey, Antonius Cleveland, Justinian Jessup, and Xavier Rathan-Mayes. Despite limited opportunities, White averaged 2.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.5 assists across 24 games, while shooting 40% from the field, 33% from beyond the arc, and 83% from the free-throw line.
White’s contributions often came as a sharpshooter off the bench, providing valuable spacing for a team that finished the regular season with a strong 19-9 record, earning second place on the ladder. Illawarra relied on the stellar play of Duop Reath (15.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks), who won the Hawks’ MVP award, and Antonius Cleveland (14.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks), who claimed the Damian Martin Trophy for Defensive Player of the Year.
Despite finishing the regular season on a high, the Hawks were eliminated in the semifinals by the Sydney Kings in straight games. While White’s role remained limited, his reputation as a capable shooter and reliable team player solidified further during the season.
TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS
2022/23
After spending his first two seasons as a Development Player with the Illawarra Hawks, White joined the Tasmania JackJumpers as an injury replacement player for Clint Steindl prior to the 2022-23 season.
THE WHITE FIT 👌
The @JackJumpers have found the sharpshooting injury replacement they were after in former Hawk, @IsaacLewisWhite
Full details at https://t.co/6zbyYzbQ6G #NBL23 pic.twitter.com/XzSFA50tqN— The NBL (@NBL) August 3, 2022
There he averaged 5.3 points, 2 rebounds, and 0.6 assists and averaged a efficient 48.4% from beyond the arc. He scored a season high of 18 points on two occasions and helped the JackJumpers finish in fourth place finish (16-12).
BRISBANE BULLETS
2023/24
At hotly pursued free agent during the 2023 off-season. White was offering spots on at least six different NBL team’s but chose to sign a two-year deal with the Brisbane Bullets on 31 March 2023.
“Isaac has shown he is a impact player in the competition and that’s exactly what we want from him,” head coach Justin Shueller said upon his signing.
“He is a high character guy, who is a relentless competitor and helps add depth at both ends of the floor to our roster build.”
2024/25
Head coach Justin Schueller entered his second season with a renewed roster focused on returning to playoff contention. Brisbane’s offseason began with the surprise jettisoning of face of the franchise Nathan Sobey, who had been with the club for seven seasons. Despite delivering one of the best years of his career in NBL24.
“Really this decision wasn’t about Nathan, but how we can continue to move forward as a club and build a true contender,” Schueller said . “We needed to lean more into our culture and bring in winners who can help us grow. We can’t shy away from Nathan’s production, but we also know there’s other areas we must improve if we want to win a championship.”
Alongside Sobey, Brisbane also farewelled Aron Baynes (retired), Chris Smith (to Japan), Shannon Scott (to Taiwan), and DJ Mitchell (to England). Mitch Norton was elevated to captain in Sobey’s absence, and the club re-signed Isaac White, Norton, Tyrell Harrison, and import forward Casey Prather. Young forward Josh Bannan also returned for his second NBL season. To refresh the squad, Brisbane added high-scoring import duo James Batemon and dynamic wing Keandre Cook. Former NBA talent Deng Adel was given another NBL opportunity, and Tohi Smith-Milner arrived via Adelaide to bolster the frontcourt. Development players Kye Savage, Tristan Devers, and Josh Kunen rounded out the roster.
Brisbane opened the season with consecutive away losses to New Zealand and Illawarra before securing their first win in Round 4 against South East Melbourne, led by Tyrell Harrison’s dominant 21-point, 17-rebound performance. The Bullets hovered near .500 into December, thanks to key contributions from Prather, Cook, and Batemon. A historic 51-point outburst by Batemon in a November win over Perth was an early season highlight. Brisbane reached 9–8 after a strong December stretch, but a home loss to Illawarra in Round 18 signalled the beginning of an injury-riddled decline.
James Batemon suffered a season-ending hamstring injury just before Christmas. The absence of Brisbane’s starting point guard triggered a domino effect. Tyrell Harrison (concussion), Josh Bannan (concussion), Sam McDaniel (shoulder), and Jarred Bairstow (ankle) all missed stretches in January. Deng Adel was limited to 10 appearances due to hand and groin issues. After a disastrous night in Gippsland where three players were injured on a slick floor, Schueller admitted, “I don’t know if we can field a side right now.”
Brisbane turned to mid-season signings Emmett Naar and Josh Adams to steady the backcourt. Adams delivered flashes of brilliance, including a 23-point, 7-rebound effort against Melbourne, but the disruption was too great to overcome. Brisbane dropped five of their last seven games, finishing with a 12–17 record and placing eighth.
Despite the instability, Isaac White emerged as a reliable contributor off the bench. In his second season with Brisbane, White embraced his role as a scoring spark and floor spacer. He averaged 6.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists across 28 appearances while shooting 37% from long range. White’s most impactful game came in Round 15 against New Zealand, where he exploded for 18 points and hit four three-pointers to help Brisbane to a crucial win. He also scored 13 points in a Round 9 clash with Tasmania and added 12 points against Adelaide in Round 16.
White’s consistent outside shooting helped stretch defenses and open lanes for Prather and Cook to attack. His ability to play both guard spots gave Schueller added flexibility, especially as injuries forced constant reshuffling. White’s scoring often shifted momentum in second quarters, and his calm under pressure made him a trusted option during crunch time rotations.
Brisbane’s season was defined by the resilience of its core contributors. Casey Prather (21.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.1 steals) finished third in league scoring and was named Club MVP and to the All-NBL First Team. Keandre Cook (16.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.7 steals) led the NBL in steals and made 2.5 threes per game. James Batemon (15.5 points, 2.8 assists) was dynamic before injury. Tyrell Harrison (14.3 points, 9.7 rebounds) led the league in boards and was crowned Most Improved Player. Josh Bannan (13.2 points, 8.6 rebounds) earned NBL Youth Player of the Year honours.
Captain Mitch Norton (7.4 points, 2.9 assists) played all 29 games and was awarded Brisbane’s Defensive Player and Players’ Player of the Year. White’s scoring off the bench proved vital in tight games, while Tohi Smith-Milner (5.1 points), Rocco Zikarsky (4.6 points), and Deng Adel (4.7 points) added rotational depth when healthy.
White’s top three games of the season included 18 points on 4-of-6 from deep in Round 15 vs New Zealand, 13 points in Round 9 against Tasmania, and 12 points with multiple threes against Adelaide in Round 16. His ability to spark runs off the bench made him one of Brisbane’s most valuable second-unit players during a rollercoaster campaign.
Isaac White currently plays for the Adelaide 36ers and has played 180 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1 assists since entering the league in 2021.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
Adelaide 36ers – 2 Year Deal (2025-27)
HIGHLIGHTS:
🔙 to 🔙 from behind the arc for Isaac White 🔥#NBL22 on @ESPNAusNZ + @kayosports 📺 pic.twitter.com/1jSNUKuNCd
— The NBL (@NBL) February 25, 2022
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 27 | Adelaide | 23-10 (2) | 41 | 512.1 | 186 | 64 | 63 | 41 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 29 | 50 | 67 | 161 | 42% | 26 | 77 | 34% | 26 | 41 | 63% | 52% | 50% | 15 |
| 2024-25 | 26 | Brisbane | 12-17 (8) | 28 | 341.9 | 184 | 52 | 40 | 43 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 21 | 59 | 151 | 39% | 22 | 53 | 42% | 44 | 53 | 83% | 52% | 46% | 22 |
| 2023-24 | 25 | Brisbane | 13-15 (7) | 28 | 353.5 | 196 | 57 | 41 | 15 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 78 | 165 | 47% | 9 | 43 | 21% | 31 | 43 | 72% | 53% | 50% | 14 |
| 2022-23 | 24 | Tasmania | 16-12 (4) | 28 | 306.9 | 147 | 55 | 16 | 14 | 41 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 28 | 47 | 90 | 52% | 15 | 31 | 48% | 38 | 46 | 83% | 66% | 61% | 18 |
| 2021-22 | 23 | Illawarra | 19-9 (2) | 24 | 182.6 | 64 | 40 | 11 | 16 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 21 | 55 | 38% | 7 | 21 | 33% | 15 | 18 | 83% | 50% | 45% | 14 |
| 2020-21 | 23 | Illawarra | 20-16 (3) | 31 | 344.3 | 135 | 47 | 16 | 11 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 30 | 48 | 113 | 42% | 20 | 61 | 33% | 19 | 21 | 90% | 55% | 51% | 16 | Totals | 180 | 2041 | 912 | 315 | 187 | 140 | 175 | 42 | 6 | 109 | 167 | 320 | 735 | 43.5% | 99 | 286 | 34.6% | 173 | 222 | 77.9% | 55% | 50% | 22 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 27 | Adelaide | 23-10 (2) | 41 | 12.5 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 3.9 | 42% | 0.6 | 1.9 | 34% | 0.6 | 1.0 | 63% | 52% | 50% | 15 |
| 2024-25 | 26 | Brisbane | 12-17 (8) | 28 | 12.2 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 5.4 | 39% | 0.8 | 1.9 | 42% | 1.6 | 1.9 | 83% | 52% | 46% | 22 |
| 2023-24 | 25 | Brisbane | 13-15 (7) | 28 | 12.6 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 5.9 | 47% | 0.3 | 1.5 | 21% | 1.1 | 1.5 | 72% | 53% | 50% | 14 |
| 2022-23 | 24 | Tasmania | 16-12 (4) | 28 | 11.0 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 52% | 0.5 | 1.1 | 48% | 1.4 | 1.6 | 83% | 66% | 61% | 18 |
| 2021-22 | 23 | Illawarra | 19-9 (2) | 24 | 7.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 38% | 0.3 | 0.9 | 33% | 0.6 | 0.8 | 83% | 50% | 45% | 14 |
| 2020-21 | 23 | Illawarra | 20-16 (3) | 31 | 11.1 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3.6 | 42% | 0.6 | 2.0 | 33% | 0.6 | 0.7 | 90% | 55% | 51% | 16 | Total | 180 | 11.3 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 43.5% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 34.6% | 0.6 | 1.6 | 77.9% | 55% | 50% | 22 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 22 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Sturt Sabres (2016–2017), Ipswich Force (2021–2022), Mackay Meteors (2023–2024), Rockingham Flames (2025–2026)
White joined the Sturt Sabres for the 2016 South Australian Premier League season and began his senior state league career in Adelaide, earning the Frank Angove Medal that year as the league’s top Under-21 player.
Isaac White remained with the Sturt Sabres for the 2017 South Australian Premier League season and produced one of the standout scoring games of his early career when he scored 65 points with 10 three-pointers against West Adelaide, while also helping South Australia win the 2017 Australian Under-20 National Championship and leading that tournament in scoring at 20.9 points per game.
Isaac White joined the Ipswich Force for the 2021 NBL1 North season and played seven games, averaging 26.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists while shooting 44 per cent from the field in 35 minutes per game.
Isaac White returned to the Ipswich Force for the 2022 NBL1 North season and averaged 22.0 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists, with key performances including 35 points against Southern Districts, 34 points against Red City and 26 points with 11 rebounds against Northside, helping form Ipswich’s main scoring trio alongside Majok Deng and Henry Pwono.
Isaac White joined the Mackay Meteors for the 2023 NBL1 North season and delivered one of the most productive seasons in the competition, leading NBL1 nationally in scoring at 32.7 points per game while also averaging 7.3 rebounds and 6.5 assists, shooting 50 per cent from the field and earning All-NBL1 North First Team honours. During that season he also recorded a 37-point triple-double in a win over Sunshine Coast.
Isaac White returned to the Mackay Meteors for the 2024 NBL1 North season as team captain and averaged 24.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game, was named NBL1 North co-MVP and All-NBL1 North First Team, and helped Mackay win the NBL1 North championship with a 2-0 grand final series victory over the Brisbane Capitals.
Isaac White joined the Rockingham Flames for the 2025 NBL1 West season and teamed with fellow NBL guard Emmett Naar, averaging 31.1 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.9 assists on his way to the NBL1 West Most Valuable Player award and All-NBL1 West First Team selection. His season included a 39-point, 7-rebound and 9-assist performance in a win over Goldfields, a 33-point, 9-rebound and 6-assist outing in 42 minutes while shooting 11-of-27 from the field and 10-of-12 at the foul line, and a separate 36-point, 7-rebound and 4-assist performance in May. Rockingham reached the preliminary final, where White scored a game-high 38 points in a 99-97 loss to the Warwick Senators.
Isaac White returned to the Rockingham Flames for the 2026 NBL1 West season, pairing with 36ers teammate Blake Jones..
FIBA EXPERIENCE
White was a part of U19 Australian Emus squad which participated in the 2016 Oceania Qualifiers.
COLLEGE
Isaac White played three NCAA seasons at Stanford University from 2017–18 to 2019–20, appearing in 94 games with 13 starts and finishing his Cardinal career averaging 4.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game while shooting 40.3 percent from the field, 37.2 percent from three-point range, and 73.4 percent from the free throw line.
As a freshman in 2017–18, White played 33 games with nine starts and averaged 5.5 points and 1.2 rebounds per game, with his college debut coming in the season opener against Cal Poly where he scored 17 points and went 5-for-5 from three-point range.
Later in his freshman season, White set his Stanford single-game career high with 20 points against North Carolina on November 20, 2017, and he finished the year with six double-figure scoring games while settling into a perimeter shooting role in the Cardinal rotation.
In his sophomore season in 2018–19, White appeared in 30 games with four starts and averaged 3.1 points and 1.0 rebound per game, highlighted by a season-high 15 points against Kansas on December 1, 2018 that included five made three-pointers on seven attempts.
As a junior in 2019–20, White played all 31 games off the bench and averaged 4.2 points and 1.7 rebounds per game while producing a career-best 40.8 percent from three-point range, including a 41.3 percent mark from deep in Pac-12 play that ranked sixth in conference games.
During the 2019–20 season, White’s top scoring night was 12 points on two occasions, coming at San Jose State on December 14 and at Colorado on February 8, and his Stanford career also included multiple academic honours as a 2019 Pac-12 All-Academic First Team selection along with inclusion on the 2020 Pac-12 Winter Academic Honor Roll and the 2020 NABC Honors Court.
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