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February 27, 2025
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 University (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
- 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.”
Isaac White currently plays for the Brisbane Bullets and has played 139 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 5.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.8 assists since entering the league in 2021.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
Brisbane Bullets – 1 Year Deal (2024-25)
HIGHLIGHTS:
🔙 to 🔙 from behind the arc for Isaac White 🔥#NBL22 on @ESPNAusNZ + @kayosports 📺 pic.twitter.com/1jSNUKuNCd
— The NBL (@NBL) February 25, 2022
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 26 | Brisbane | 12-17 (8) | 28 | 363.0 | 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 | 354.0 | 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 | 307.0 | 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 | 183.0 | 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 | 344.0 | 135 | 47 | 16 | 11 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 30 | 48 | 113 | 42% | 20 | 61 | 33% | 19 | 21 | 90% | 55% | 51% | 16 | Totals | 139 | 1551 | 726 | 251 | 124 | 99 | 152 | 35 | 4 | 80 | 117 | 253 | 574 | 44.1% | 73 | 209 | 34.9% | 147 | 181 | 81.2% | 56% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 26 | Brisbane | 12-17 (8) | 28 | 13.0 | 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 | 139 | 11.2 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 4.1 | 44.1% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 34.9% | 0.5 | 1.5 | 81.2% | 56% | 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
- Southern 2016 | Ipswich 2021-22 | Mackay 2024
White played seven games for the Ipswich Force during the 2021 NBL1 North season. He averaged 26 points, 9 rebounds, and four assists while shooting a impressive 44 percent from the floor and playing a average of 35 minutes per game.
FIBA EXPERIENCE
White was a part of U19 Australian Emus squad which participated in the 2016 Oceania Qualifiers.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 49% | 53% | 41% | 36% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 253 | 574 | 44.1% | 73 | 209 | 34.9% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 26 | Brisbane | 7-8 (7) | 14 | 16.0 | 66 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 57 | 33% | 5 | 18 | 28% | 23 | 28 | 82% | 47% | 38% | 13 |
| 2023-24 | 25 | Brisbane | 13-15 (7) | 28 | 354.0 | 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 | 307.0 | 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 | 183.0 | 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 | 344.0 | 135 | 47 | 16 | 11 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 30 | 48 | 113 | 42% | 20 | 61 | 33% | 19 | 21 | 90% | 55% | 51% | 16 | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
COLLEGE
A former NCAA player with Stanford University.
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