How the return of Jock Landale will shape the Boomers roster for Paris
July 1, 2024
Jack White
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 5/08/97
- Place of Birth: Traralgon (VIC)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 200
- Weight (KG): 102
- Junior Assoc: VIC - Traralgon
- College: Duke (2016–2020)
- NBL DEBUT: 15/01/16
- AGE AT DEBUT: 18
- LAST NBL GAME: 2/05/22
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 24
- NBL History: Cairns 2016 | Melbourne 2021-22, 2025
- Championships: 1
- Melbourne (2021)
BIO: Jackson Thomas White was born in Traralgon (VIC) and began playing basketball as a junior with the Traralgon basketball program. White received a scholarship to attend the Australian Institute of Sport (Canberra) in 2015. He spent two years year there and played for the program’s state league team (2015, 2016).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Jack White made his NBL debut with the Cairns Taipans at 18 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
In 2016, he was called up to play for the Cairns Taipans of the NBL as an injury replacement before moving to the USA to play for Duke University.
In 2020, Jack White joined Melbourne United after playing for Duke University in the USA. United had mutually agreed to terminate Casey Prather’s contract due to ongoing injuries and adjusted their roster by adding White and Japanese star Yudai Baba (one-year deal) under the NBL Special Restricted Player contract. The team also re-signed captain Chris Goulding (three-year deal), David Barlow (one-year deal), Mason Peatling (three-year deal), and Sam McDaniel (one-year deal). Relying on local talent, United signed Scotty Hopson (via Europe) as their lone import and secured Australian Boomers forward Jock Landale (one-year deal) shortly before the season tip-off, after his contract in Lithuania was voided due to COVID travel restrictions.
During the first month of the season, White emerged as a strong contender for Rookie of the Year, averaging 9.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Unfortunately, he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury against Cairns. With White requiring 12 months of rehabilitation, retired center David Andersen was signed as an injury replacement player.
Another setback occurred when Chris Goulding (15.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2 assists) was ruled out for most of February 2021. Despite the injuries, Jock Landale (16.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.5 blocks) led Melbourne in scoring, and the team finished the regular season in first place with a 28–8 record.
In the semifinals against the South East Melbourne Phoenix, the two Melbourne teams split the first two games played at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena due to the Victorian lockdown. Returning to Melbourne for the deciding Game 3, United overcame a 17-point deficit to win 84–74. Landale equaled his season-high with 27 points, shooting 11-13 from the floor and a perfect 3/3 from beyond the arc. Goulding (14 points) notched up his 350th game, while Mitch McCarron (11 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists), Scotty Hopson (9 points and 6 rebounds), and Jo Lual-Acuil (8 points and 3 rebounds) all contributed significantly.
Due to Western Australia’s border restrictions, the Perth Wildcats hosted the first two games of the Grand Final series. United won both games in Perth and returned to Melbourne to clinch the championship with an 81–76 victory in Game 3, in front of a sold-out crowd of 5,000 at John Cain Arena (the maximum allowed under COVID restrictions). Landale continued to impress with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, earning the Finals MVP award.
2021/22
After winning the 2021 championship, Melbourne lost its leading scorer Jock Landale to an NBA opportunity with San Antonio and starting point guard Mitch McCarron, who became the league’s highest-paid local player by signing a three-year deal with Adelaide. United quickly turned their attention to rebuilding the roster for the NBL22 season, re-signing Jo Lual-Acuil, David Barlow, and Shea Ili, and received a boost from the return of Jack White, who had missed the second half of the previous season due to an Achilles injury. They added free agents Brad Newley (via Sydney) and Dion Prewster, who had just won the NZNBL MVP award. Next, United secured the biggest free agent of the year, inking NBA champion Matthew Dellavedova to a three-year deal. Lastly, Caleb Agada, who had just played for Nigeria at the Olympics, replaced import Scotty Hopson, and talented young German Ariel Hukporti was added to the roster under the Next Stars program.
Outside of a 0–2 start, United were dominant all season, winning their next three games to end December and then losing only one game (5–1) in January while playing all of their games on the road. In January 2022, Goulding reached 5,000 NBL points, becoming just the second active player to reach the milestone behind Daniel Johnson (Adelaide).
In February, United won four of their five games and, with a record of 12–4, sat atop the NBL ladder where they stayed for the remainder of the season. Jo Lual-Acuil (16.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks) led the team in scoring and earned selection to the All-NBL First Team, while Chris Goulding (15.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists) was named to the All-NBL Second Team. The impact of Shea Ili (8.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals) off the bench was also recognized around the league with him winning the Sixth Man of the Year award. White appeared in 26 games, averaging 9.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 0.9 assists, helping United finish the regular season in first place (20–8).
Tasmania finished fourth on the ladder in their first NBL season, setting up a semifinal series against United. As expected, United defeated the JackJumpers in Game 1 (74–63), but playing their first game of playoff basketball at home, Tasmania leveled the series (1-1) with a win in Game 2. Heading into the deciding Game 3, captain Goulding was deemed unfit to play, which allowed Tasmania to clamp down on the defensive end. Without Goulding, United couldn’t buy a basket from outside, with Dellavedova (1-7), Agada (0-7), White (0-5), and Baba (0-2) shooting a combined 1-21 from beyond the arc. Overall, United went 6-29 (20 percent) from three, compared to the JackJumpers’ 10-32 (31 percent). Still, United were able to keep it close, but it was only in the final moments that Tasmania secured the victory (76–73), ending Melbourne’s playoff run and making history by reaching the Grand Final in their debut season.
White’s best performance this season came during a loss to Adelaide (83–90), where he shot 8/14 from the field and finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 steals.
2024/25
On 15 May 2024, Jack White signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United, returning to the franchise for a second stint.
Jack White currently plays for the Melbourne United and has played 66 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 10.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists since entering the league in 2015.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
Melbourne United – 1 Year Deal (2024-25)
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 | 27 | Melbourne | 19-10 (2) | 27 | 225.0 | 372 | 255 | 48 | 194 | 61 | 21 | 16 | 38 | 55 | 142 | 277 | 51% | 28 | 86 | 33% | 60 | 93 | 65% | 58% | 56% | 26 |
| 2021-22 | 24 | Melbourne | 20-8 (1) | 26 | 608.0 | 243 | 184 | 24 | 66 | 118 | 15 | 23 | 34 | 50 | 98 | 185 | 53% | 10 | 41 | 24% | 37 | 58 | 64% | 57% | 56% | 18 |
| 2020-21 | 23 | Melbourne | 28-8 (1) | 11 | 247.0 | 100 | 65 | 11 | 21 | 44 | 8 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 38 | 77 | 49% | 10 | 33 | 30% | 14 | 19 | 74% | 58% | 56% | 22 |
| 2015-16 | 18 | Cairns | 12-16 (6) | 2 | 5.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | Totals | 66 | 1085 | 715 | 505 | 83 | 281 | 224 | 44 | 63 | 85 | 118 | 278 | 540 | 51.5% | 48 | 160 | 30.0% | 111 | 170 | 65.3% | 58% | 56% | 26 |
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 | 27 | Melbourne | 19-10 (2) | 27 | 8.3 | 13.8 | 9.4 | 1.8 | 7.2 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 5.3 | 10.3 | 51% | 1.0 | 3.2 | 33% | 2.2 | 3.4 | 65% | 58% | 56% | 26 |
| 2021-22 | 24 | Melbourne | 20-8 (1) | 26 | 23.4 | 9.3 | 7.1 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 7.1 | 53% | 0.4 | 1.6 | 24% | 1.4 | 2.2 | 64% | 57% | 56% | 18 |
| 2020-21 | 23 | Melbourne | 28-8 (1) | 11 | 22.5 | 9.1 | 5.9 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 3.5 | 7.0 | 49% | 0.9 | 3.0 | 30% | 1.3 | 1.7 | 74% | 58% | 56% | 22 |
| 2015-16 | 18 | Cairns | 12-16 (6) | 2 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | Total | 66 | 16.4 | 10.8 | 7.7 | 1.3 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 4.2 | 8.2 | 51.5% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30.0% | 0.7 | 2.4 | 65.3% | 58% | 56% | 26 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 26 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- BA CoE 2015-16 | Bendigo 2018 | Geelong 2021
FIBA EXPERIENCE
Playing for Australia as a junior, White won a silver medal at the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Dubai. At the following years FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Heraklion, White averaged 8.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
In 2019, he helped his team win bronze at the Summer Universiade in Italy.
White made his senior national team debut in the third window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. He averaged 10 points and 7.3 rebounds per game and featured with a career high performance against China with a 16 point, 14 rebound double-double.
In 2023, White earned selection to Australias FIBA World Cup squad. The team went on to finish in tenth place, with a record of 3-2.
The following year, he was selected as a part of the 22-player Boomers squad that prepared for the 2024 Olympics. In what was arguably the most competitive Boomers camp is program history, White was one of the final players to be cut and missed out on the Paris Olympics.
FIBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 5 | 38 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 83.3% | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | Total | 5 | 38 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 83% | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0% |
FIBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 5 | 7.6 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 83.3% | 0.2 | 0.2 | 100.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | Total | 5 | 7.6 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 83% | 0.2 | 0.2 | 100% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
NBA EXPERIENCE
In July 2022, White went to the United States to join the Denver Nuggets for NBA Summer League. On 19 July 2022, he signed a two-way contract with the Nuggets. White appeared in 17 games and averaged 1.2 points per game. He won an NBA championship when the Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in the 2023 NBA Finals.
On 20 July 2023, White signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder,[7] but was waived on 22 October, during the final roster cuts.
On 28 October 2023, the NBA G-Leagues Texas Legends drafted Jack White with the number one overall pick in the 2023 NBA G League Draft. His rights were traded away to the South Bay Lakers just a few hours later,[9] joining the team afterwards.
On 9 April 2024, White joined the Memphis Grizzlies on a 10-day contract.
White played 21 games in the NBA. He averaged 1.3 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.2 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- July 19, 2022: Signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets.
- July 20, 2023: Signed a multi-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- October 22, 2023: Waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- April 9, 2024: Signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 70% | 64% | 67% | 93% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 5 | ||||||
| Total | 278 | 540 | 51.5% | 48 | 160 | 30.0% |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 25 | Denver | SF | 17 | 0 | 66 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 52% | 50% | |||
| 2023-24 | 26 | Memphis | SF | 4 | 0 | 64 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 19% | 19% | Total | 21 | 0 | 130 | 27 | 29 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 35 | 29% | 5 | 19 | 26% | 2 | 3 | 67% |
NBA PER GAME 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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 25 | Denver | SF | 17 | 0 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 42% | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 52% | 50% | ||
| 2023-24 | 26 | Memphis | SF | 4 | 0 | 16.0 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 13% | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 19% | 19% | Total | 21 | 0 | 6.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 29% | 0.2 | 0.9 | 26% | 0.1 | 0.1 | 67% |
COLLEGE
White acted as captain at Duke University for his last two seasons (2013-2015).
White achieved multiple accolades during his time with the Blue Devils, including being named in the All-ACC Academic team two years in a row.
AWARDS
- NBA champion (2023)
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