Leonard White (basketball)
Leonard White | |
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| Born | February 21, 1971 United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player (retired) |
| Years active | 1993–2007 |
| Known for | Two-time CBA champion, two-time CBA All-Star |
Leonard White (born February 21, 1971) is a retired American professional basketball athlete. Standing 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 224 pounds, White launched his college basketball journey at Faulkner State Community College from 1989 to 1991, where he holds the record as the top scorer with an average of 22.7 points per game. He then transferred to Southern University for the 1991–1993 seasons, emerging as the leading scorer for the Jaguars during both years.
In the 1993 NBA draft, White was chosen in the second round as the 53rd overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers. However, he was never signed and did not participate in any NBA games. His professional career included a brief tenure in France’s top league with Pau Orthez, but he made his most notable contributions in the CBA. Within the CBA, White consistently ranked among the leaders in categories such as games played, minutes on court, scoring, rebounds, and steals.
Throughout his time in the CBA, White played for several teams including the San Diego Wildcards, Grand Rapids Hoops, Rockford Lightning, Sioux Falls Skyforce, and Yakima Sun Kings. He played a pivotal role in securing consecutive CBA titles for Yakima. Additionally, White competed in the USBL with the Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs, participated in the IBL representing the Tacoma Jazz, and extended his career internationally by playing in Venezuela. Beyond his playing days, he is involved in coaching high school basketball in Florida during off-seasons.
Notable Awards
- Two-time CBA All-Star (2005 and 2006)
- Winner of two CBA Championships (2006 and 2007)
- Selected to All-CBA First Team (2004)
- Named to CBA All-Defensive Team (2004)