On Tuesday, Michelle Gardner of the Arizona Republic, wrote an article about Romello White's transfer from Arizona State, opining that White probably already has a new school on the brain, and "it's probably not hard to pinpoint."
Gardner went on to name Vanderbilt. It is well documented that available big man actually played for Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse when he was running Atlanta-area AAU program Stackhouse Elite.
Where his recruitment ends up remains to be be seen, but there are definitely ties that bind between the two parties. Even if Vanderbilt is the favorite, there are always admissions issues. Many programs are going to come calling, and there is also the professional basketball possibility.
On his transfer portal listing, there is a "coaches do not contact" message. Nevertheless, according to Jeff Goodman, White has already heard from Arkansas, Auburn, DePaul, Georgetown, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Memphis, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Purdue, Seton Hall, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, and West Virginia. A source tells us White was contacted by Mississippi State and Texas Tech.
Despite the attention, we have heard from other sources as well that White has made it no secret that he would love to play for Stackhouse. Gardner detailed the relationship in another article last November.
"It meant a lot for someone like that to believe in me. He has been where I want to be so I value everything he says and everything he has taught me. I wouldn't be where I am without him, " White told Gardner after sharing how Stackhouse had told him as a fifteen year old that he had potential.
From there, he committed to Georgia Tech in November 2015, but de-committed almost exactly four years ago after Yellow Jacket coach Brian Gregory was fired. The assistant coach who recruited him for the Ramblin' Wreck was Chad Dollar. He is now on Tom Crean's staff at Georgia. Combine that with White's home being in Marietta, and there are reasons that some think the 'Dawgs could also be a factor.
Instead of attending college in Atlanta, White decided to travel 2,000 miles across the country to the desert and Arizona State. He was forced to red-shirt his first season and then returned to home the next summer to workout with Stackhouse and Brandon Ingram.
From there, White's career took off in Tempe. In the next three seasons White started 92 out of 95 games. As a freshman, he started 10.5 points and 7.1 rebounds. He shot 65.2 percent from the field and 55.2 percent from the line. He had six double-doubles as a freshman, and scored over 20 points on three occasions.
As a sophomore, his numbers dropped somewhat to 8.7 points and 5.2 boards. His field shooting also decreased to 59.8 percent, but his foul shooting rose slightly to 57.9 percent.
He bounced back last season to the tune of 10.2 points and a career high of 8.8 rebounds. White shot 56.9 percent from the field, but his foul shooting also was his highest ever at 68.3 percent.
He had eight double-doubles, including a streak in December of four straight games. It would have been five if he'd grabbed one more rebound against Princeton. In those four contests he averaged 16.3 points and 14.5 boards.
White also shined under the brightest of lights against the toughest opponents. He had 18 points and 17 rebounds against Georgia on 7 of 8 shooting. White went for 19 and 10 against 20th-ranked Colorado. He also had 18 points and 12 rebounds against a ranked Creighton team.
For his ASU career, White averaged 9.8 points and 7.0 rebounds. He shot 60.0 percent from both the field and the line. In 570 career shots, he did not attempt a 3. For a player who did not have the ball in his hands a great deal, he could get to the line. White has taken 395 total free throws.
VandySports.com spoke with a Pac-12 coach on Tuesday night who gave a scouting report that does not surprise when one takes White's numbers into account.
"He is a true five. An excellent offensive rebounder and a physical presence. He is also a finisher inside. White is all right hand when he shoots the ball in the post. He uses his jump hook really well. He has good hands and doesn't do anything outside of six feet."
White now fills out a 6-foot-8, 235 pound frame. He has entered his name into the NBA Draft as well, but has yet to sign with an agent, which leaves the door open for a return to college.
Gardner went on to name Vanderbilt. It is well documented that available big man actually played for Vanderbilt coach Jerry Stackhouse when he was running Atlanta-area AAU program Stackhouse Elite.
Where his recruitment ends up remains to be be seen, but there are definitely ties that bind between the two parties. Even if Vanderbilt is the favorite, there are always admissions issues. Many programs are going to come calling, and there is also the professional basketball possibility.
On his transfer portal listing, there is a "coaches do not contact" message. Nevertheless, according to Jeff Goodman, White has already heard from Arkansas, Auburn, DePaul, Georgetown, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Memphis, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Purdue, Seton Hall, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, and West Virginia. A source tells us White was contacted by Mississippi State and Texas Tech.
Despite the attention, we have heard from other sources as well that White has made it no secret that he would love to play for Stackhouse. Gardner detailed the relationship in another article last November.
"It meant a lot for someone like that to believe in me. He has been where I want to be so I value everything he says and everything he has taught me. I wouldn't be where I am without him, " White told Gardner after sharing how Stackhouse had told him as a fifteen year old that he had potential.
From there, he committed to Georgia Tech in November 2015, but de-committed almost exactly four years ago after Yellow Jacket coach Brian Gregory was fired. The assistant coach who recruited him for the Ramblin' Wreck was Chad Dollar. He is now on Tom Crean's staff at Georgia. Combine that with White's home being in Marietta, and there are reasons that some think the 'Dawgs could also be a factor.
Instead of attending college in Atlanta, White decided to travel 2,000 miles across the country to the desert and Arizona State. He was forced to red-shirt his first season and then returned to home the next summer to workout with Stackhouse and Brandon Ingram.
From there, White's career took off in Tempe. In the next three seasons White started 92 out of 95 games. As a freshman, he started 10.5 points and 7.1 rebounds. He shot 65.2 percent from the field and 55.2 percent from the line. He had six double-doubles as a freshman, and scored over 20 points on three occasions.
As a sophomore, his numbers dropped somewhat to 8.7 points and 5.2 boards. His field shooting also decreased to 59.8 percent, but his foul shooting rose slightly to 57.9 percent.
He bounced back last season to the tune of 10.2 points and a career high of 8.8 rebounds. White shot 56.9 percent from the field, but his foul shooting also was his highest ever at 68.3 percent.
He had eight double-doubles, including a streak in December of four straight games. It would have been five if he'd grabbed one more rebound against Princeton. In those four contests he averaged 16.3 points and 14.5 boards.
White also shined under the brightest of lights against the toughest opponents. He had 18 points and 17 rebounds against Georgia on 7 of 8 shooting. White went for 19 and 10 against 20th-ranked Colorado. He also had 18 points and 12 rebounds against a ranked Creighton team.
For his ASU career, White averaged 9.8 points and 7.0 rebounds. He shot 60.0 percent from both the field and the line. In 570 career shots, he did not attempt a 3. For a player who did not have the ball in his hands a great deal, he could get to the line. White has taken 395 total free throws.
VandySports.com spoke with a Pac-12 coach on Tuesday night who gave a scouting report that does not surprise when one takes White's numbers into account.
"He is a true five. An excellent offensive rebounder and a physical presence. He is also a finisher inside. White is all right hand when he shoots the ball in the post. He uses his jump hook really well. He has good hands and doesn't do anything outside of six feet."
White now fills out a 6-foot-8, 235 pound frame. He has entered his name into the NBA Draft as well, but has yet to sign with an agent, which leaves the door open for a return to college.
