Jamal White: Career and Achievements

Sports Profile

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Jamal White

/dʒəˈmɑːl waɪt/
Professional Athlete Basketball Player

Born: March 15, 1992 (age 32)

Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward

📚 Career Timeline

College Career

Played for University of North Carolina (2010-2014)

White averaged 18.7 points per game in his senior year.
Led UNC to two Final Four appearances.
NCAA

NBA Draft

Selected 24th overall in 2014 NBA Draft

The Charlotte Hornets drafted White in 2014.
Signed a 3-year rookie contract.
Professional

International Play

Played in Europe (2018-2020)

White won the EuroLeague with CSKA Moscow in 2019.
Named to All-EuroLeague Second Team.
Europe

White is known for his three-point shooting and defensive versatility. He's considered one of the best "3-and-D" players of his generation.

🔄 Career Comparison

NBA Career

Played for Charlotte Hornets (2014-2018)

Career averages: 12.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.1 apg

38.7% three-point shooter

International Career

CSKA Moscow (2018-2020)

EuroLeague champion (2019)

All-EuroLeague Second Team (2019)

📊 Career Statistics

NBA Stats
12.4 ppg | 3.7 rpg | 2.1 apg

38.7% 3PT | 86.2% FT

EuroLeague Stats
14.2 ppg | 4.1 rpg | 2.8 apg

41.3% 3PT | 88.5% FT

Career Highlights:

Signature Skills

  • Elite three-point shooting
  • Versatile perimeter defense
  • High basketball IQ

🏆 Notable Achievements

NBA Records

Career milestones in the NBA

Most three-pointers in a game by a Hornets rookie (7)
Fastest to 500 career three-pointers in franchise history
Records

College Honors

University achievements

ACC All-Defensive Team (2014)
Third-team All-ACC (2014)
2× NCAA Final Four appearances
NCAA

International Success

European basketball accomplishments

EuroLeague champion (2019)
All-EuroLeague Second Team (2019)
VTB United League champion (2019)
Europe

Playing Style

Strengths: Shooting, Defense, Basketball IQ
Weaknesses: Ball-handling, Creating own shot

⚠️ Career Challenges

Overcoming Adversity:

Recovered from ACL tear in 2016

Adapted to European basketball after NBA career

Proved doubters wrong about shooting consistency

ℹ️ Quick Facts

Personal Life

• Born in Chicago, Illinois
• Attended Whitney Young High School
• Majored in Communications at UNC
• Married to Alicia White since 2017
• Father of twin boys (born 2020)

Career Timeline

• 2010-2014: University of North Carolina
• 2014-2018: Charlotte Hornets
• 2018-2020: CSKA Moscow
• 2020-present: Free agent

Interesting Facts

• Holds UNC record for most three-pointers in NCAA Tournament (28)
• Only player to win EuroLeague in first season after leaving NBA
• Runs basketball camps for Chicago youth every summer
• Cousin of former NBA player Dwyane Wade