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Tre White Commits to Kansas

Kansas landed a commitment from Illinois wing Tre White on Saturday afternoon, marking the Jayhawks’ second transfer portal addition this offseason.

White started for Illinois at both the three and four positions, averaging 10.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in 23.4 minutes. While those raw numbers aren't eye-popping, a deeper look reveals why KU targeted him during their roster rebuild.

The 52 second clip below will give you a feel as to why the Jayhawks targeted White👇  

According to analytics expert Evan Miya (evanmiya.com), White grades as an A- overall player with standout traits in defensive impact, 2-point shooting, and rebounding.

His D1 percentile rankings show impressive efficiency:

• 93rd % in offensive rebounding rate

• 95th % in 2nd chance points per game

• 87th% in eFG%

• 87th% in FG% at the rim

• 49% in 3P%

• 89% in half-court FG%

• 87% in transition FG%

CBBAnalytics.com's player comparison model matched White's playing style to several recent Big 12 standouts:

• Kevin Obanor (Texas Tech)

• Cameron McGriff (Oklahoma State)

• Terrence Lewis (Iowa State)

These comparisons, based on 20 different statistical categories since 2018-19, indicate White's style fits the physical, high-efficiency role KU needs to fill.

The Jayhawks now have ~7 scholarship spots remaining:

• Darryn Peterson

• Tre White (Illinois transfer)

• Jayden Dawson (Loyola Chicago transfer).

• Elmarko Jackson

• Jamari McDowell

• Noah Shelby

• Samis Calderon

• Bryson Tiller (seems to be settled in)

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