A Sharpshooter’s European Leap
Jacari White, the sharpshooting guard who concluded his college career at the University of Virginia, has agreed to a one‑year contract with Windrose Giants Antwerp, the defending champions of the BNXT League.
While the financial terms remain undisclosed, the deal places White among the league’s highest‑paid foreign imports, a group that typically commands salaries between $110,000 and $150,000 per season.
White’s transition to Europe follows a stint in the NBA Summer League with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he appeared in the first two games but remained on the bench, failing to log minutes.
Known for his lethal three‑point shooting, White posted a 43.4% conversion rate from beyond the arc at Virginia, including five games with four or more made threes, highlighted by a seven‑three‑pointer outburst against Dayton.
At 6‑3, the American guard may be undersized for an NBA two‑guard role, but his shooting prowess is expected to thrive in the faster‑paced European style, especially under the guidance of a team that previously benefited from the experience of Thijs de Ridder.
The Giants, eager to defend their title, view White’s arrival as a strategic reinforcement as they prepare for another demanding season in the Belgium‑Netherlands hybrid league.