G: JJ White (SR)
Height/Weight: 6’2”/180 lbs.
Previous School: Nebraska Omaha
2024-25 Stats: 13.7 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 4.0 APG, 44.2% 3pt
Offensive Impact
Major leap in production in 24-25 after 2 mediocre seasons at the same school.
Perimeter shooting and efficiency in all areas improved significantly. Was a 31% 3-point shooter prior to last season.
Improved in all areas while taking on a higher usage rate.
White’s on ball creativity is clearly his best offensive trait
Squeezes into small gaps in pick and roll.
Will snake through ball screens against drop to get back to his 3pt jumper. Will often split through the high hedge too.
93rd percentile in scoring efficiency as the P&R handler.
Creates advantages with his ball handling skills and twitchiness. Will be a solid primary handler vs pressure as well.
Not the greatest vertical athlete or downhill driver, but his craft in the paint forces defenses to collapse.
Highly efficient in catch and shoot situations and off the bounce.
98th percentile in catch and shoot efficiency (low volume)
88th percentile in dribble jumper efficiency
Rim scoring efficiency is off the charts for a guard (79th percentile), but the Summit League is perennially one of the worst defensive conferences (24th out of 31 leagues in 24-25, per Torvik) and was also the worst 2pt FG% conference in the country.
White does play bigger than his 6’2” frame and drives strong while maintaining balance, but the lack of high-end rim protection in the Summit can be considered a big reason why he had so much success while at Omaha.
His patience in the paint opened holes for him as well. His euro step was a move I was impressed with.
Solid passer and floor general, but his high assist rate comes from putting defenses in awkward positions due to his dribble creation. Typically makes quality reads when the defense collapses.
Small concerns with how he will score consistently against top tier athleticism, but his ball handling, shooting, and ability to fit in tight gaps should allow him to hold his own in this area. Fits the mold for a Scott Drew guard on the offensive end.
Defensive Impact
Will be at a disadvantage physically against Big 12 guards, but he moves his feet well and his lateral quickness can be considered above average.
Shorter wingspan and smaller frame in general limits what he can accomplish on this end.
1.8% career steal rate. Wouldn’t be surprised to see this number tick up when playing in Baylor’s defensive scheme.