Boasting a 6-foot-7 frame and a refined offensive arsenal, this resilient Kansas standout offers the size and scoring versatility to bolster Sacramento’s second-round draft strategy.
The Sacrmento Kings have two second-round picks -- Nos. 34 and 45 -- expanding the range of prospects to choose from in the 2026 NBA Draft in three weeks.
Lorenzo J. Reyna and Matthew Feldman of the KingsRoundtable have covered various prospects who are likely second-round picks: Tennessee's Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Santa Clara's Allen Graves and Arkansas' Trevon Brazile.
Wednesday's profile will focus on Tre White, a 6-foot-7 guard from Kansas. White spent four seasons in college playing for different programs each year and exits with a polished skill set.
Can Finish Through Contact
White isn't afraid of contact when driving to the rim. He displays excellent focus when matched up against another defender in the paint, finishing off-balance or contorting his body to convert difficult attempts.
The 6-foot-7 guard seeks contact in the half-court and in the fast break. It is one of his strengths, which allows him to thrive in short bursts, attacking downhill coming off screens or blowing past a poor closeout.
As a result of his ability to finish through contact, White often converts and-one attempts. He shot four free throws per contest in his senior campaign at Kansas.
Improved Every Year Despite Change
The Dallas, Texas, native played for four programs throughout his collegiate career: USC, Louisville, Illinois and Kansas. Every stop had a different coach and a different system, but White kept improving.
His three-point shooting saw the most growth over four years. White shot 26.5% from three in his freshman season and ended his senior year shooting 40.3% from beyond the arc.
White's improvement as a shooter benefited other areas of his game. It made driving downhill and getting his teammates involved easier, and made 20-point performances much more frequent.
Area of Concern
While White improved his three-point shooting, his consistency is a concern. Many prospects the KingsRoundtable profiled have a history of shooting high percentages from beyond the arc for multiple seasons.
White does not have that in his repertoire yet, but he could have time in the NBA to prove his range is real. The growth over four years is a positive sign; it's all about the transition to the next level.
Draft Range
White hasn't appeared in many mock drafts, suggesting he is a late-second-round pick or a priority undrafted free agent. Outside of Darryn Peterson and Flory Bidunga, who returned to college, no other Jayhawk has appeared in mocks.
Are Kings a Fit?
A 6-foot-7 guard who can shoot and attack the rim can find a spot on many rosters. Doug McDermott is an example in Sacramento. He's the same height, and coach Doug Christie found 15.1 minutes of playing time for the 11-year veteran.
White would likely fight for a spot on a two-way deal, playing for the Stockton Kings before the parent team calls him up. Playing four years in college has polished his skill set, and he could be a steal for Sacramento.
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