Andrew White | Career, Family & Net Worth

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Andrew White is a professional basketball player now playing for a Turkish league. He holds the position of small forward for the Büyükçekmece Basketbol of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). 

White was active as a professional basketball player from his school days. He started his professional career in 2017. White has been undrafted from NBA, and now he plays for the Turkish club.

Andrew White
Andrew White (Source: nuneamagician.com)

There is much more about the player’s personal and professional life. To know more about his life, please read the following information.

 Now let us look into some quick facts.

Quick Facts

Full Name Andrew Jackson White III
Birth Date June 16, 1993
Birth Place Richmond, Virginia
Age 30 years old
Known As Andrew White
Religion Christian
Nationality American
Education The Miller School
Kansas
Nebraska
Syracuse
Horoscope Gemini
Father’s Name Andrew White Jr. 
Mother’s Name Sheryl White
Siblings Andrias and Adrien White
Height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg)
Build Athletic
Shoe Size N/A
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Dark Brown
League BSL
Active Years 2017- present
Marital Status Single
Spouse N/A
Children N/A
Profession Basketball Player
Position Small forward
Currently Playing for Büyükçekmece Basketbol
Net Worth $1.5 million
Salary $26,347
NBA Draft 2017/undrafted
Social Media Instagram
Merch  N/A
Last Update April 2024

 

Andrew White | Early Life, Family & Education

On June 16, 1993, White was born in Richmond, Virginia, to Andrew Jr. and Sheryl White. He has one older sister, Andrias, and a younger brother, Adrien. 

White’s father played basketball in his college. His father went to Morehouse College, where he played professional basketball for the college team. 

Adrien, his younger brother, also plays basketball. Adrien was honored with the Conference USA ALL-Freshman as he is excellent in sports. 

The love for basketball runs in the whole family. The sports somewhat influenced White as he had seen his father play basketball. The inclination built up, and also his father taught him the skills required for the sport. 

White was always fascinated by sports and had a liking for them. He used to play basketball from a very young age.

Education

White went to The Miller School for his high school studies. After graduating from high school, White went to Kansas in 2012. He played college basketball and was in college for two years.

White playing for Kansas
Andrew White with the  Kansas team (Source: KCKingdom.com)

In 2015, he transferred to Nebraska for his further studies. After graduating from Nebraska, White played a postgraduate year for the Syracuse Orange. 

Andrew White | Age, Height & Weight

White is 30 years old.

He has an incredible height of 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) and weighs around 210 lb (95 kg). White has good flexibility and can move quickly on the court with great size and weight.

White maintains a healthy diet and workouts regularly to maintain such a fabulous physique.  

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Andrew White | Career

White started playing professionally in his college days. He played for Kansas for two seasons in his first years. After that, he transferred to Nebraska and played for a season.

Boston Celtics signed White in August 2017 as a partial contract. He played for the club for three months and was waived in October 2017. 

The Maine Red Claws signed white after the Celtics released him. The  Red claws are the G-league affiliate of the Celtics. 

NBA Debut

On January 15, 2018, White joined the Atlanta Hawks. He played the whole season with the Hawks and the club’s G-League affiliate, the Erie Bayhawks.

On February 14, 2018, White finally got his NBA debut with the Hawks. He scored 15 points in his NBA debut match. 

White with the Hawks
White with the Hawks (Source: Twitter.com)

On August 2, 2018, White joined Afyon Belediye S.K. of the Basket super Ligi. He was with the club for around three months.

On October 26, 2018, White returned to the Red Claws and began his second tenure. 

On December 12, 2020, White signed a training contract with the New York Knicks, but he was released from the agreement on the same day. Then, he returned to the Westchester Knicks and scored 5.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. 

Entry into the Turkish League

On July 26, 2021, White joined the Turkish League. He holds the position of small forward for the Büyükçekmece Basketbol of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). 

White is currently playing for the Turkish League. He is famous on the court for his fantastic skills and performances. 

Andrew White | Net Worth

Andrew White’s net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million. His earnings include different contract deals with the clubs and teams in his professional basketball career.

White’s salary while playing for the New York Knicks was $26,347 in 2020. Currently, he plays for a Turkish league.

Details about his current salary are not disclosed yet. He also has some endorsement deals to add up to his vast earnings. 

Andrew White | Relationship Status

White is not dating anyone at the moment. He has not been married, and he is single.

White likes to keep his personal life private from the public, which may be his hesitation to speak about his romantic life. There is not much information about his partner or personal life online.

He is focused on his professional career. Dedicating one’s life to sports and passion and having a personal life is quite hard as many sportspeople struggle to balance their personal and professional lives. 

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Andrew White | Awards & Achievements

Andrew White is quite a good basketball player. At such a young age, he has made a place in the challenging basketball career where many young individuals struggle to debut or even get a chance to play a match. 

The professional basketball career of White is not extended as many other basketball legends. Still, as he continues to grow and do hard work, he can be one of the most famous basketball players in the future. 

Some of his awards and achievements throughout his basketball career are mentioned below.

  • 579th best-paid NBA player (2019)                                                                             
  • 239th best-paid forward (2019)
  • Third-team All-ACC (2017)

Andrew White | Social Media Presence

White has a verified Instagram account. He likes to share his professional life on his social media handle.

White has a large fan following on his social platform. It is an easy and reliable way to connect with his fans and share his moments.

His fans can connect with him and find insights about him on his social media handle. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where is Andrew White now?

Currently, White is playing in the Turkish League. He holds the position of small forward for the Büyükçekmece Basketbol of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). 

When was Andrew White drafted into NBA?

White was supposed to be drafted into NBA in 2017, but he was not. On January 15, 2018, White joined the Atlanta Hawks. He played the whole season with the Hawks and the club’s G-League affiliate, the Erie Bayhawks.

Has White left NBA?

No, He has not left NBA. He has signed with a Turkish League, but he can return to NBA as he is one of the promising NBA players. 

 

 

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