Virginia Sign North Dakota State Transfer Jacari White
The University of Virginia made a key move for its basketball team. It secured Jacari White. White transferred from North Dakota State. Coach Ryan Odom shows clear skill at using the transfer portal.
Jacari White is a 6‑foot‑3, 180‑pound forward from Orlando, Florida. He played at North Dakota State in the 2024‑25 season. He started all 29 games. He averaged 17.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. He shot 45.2 percent from the field and 39.8 percent from beyond the arc. Over three seasons, he earned a 40.6 percent three‑point shooting rate.
Analyst Isaac Trotter from 247Sports and CBS Sports praised White’s talent. He said, “White is built to be a rock‑solid role player at the high‑major level. He knocks down catch‑and‑shoot treys and plays strong defense.” Trotter noted that White handles screens very well. This skill will boost Virginia’s defensive line.
White was not an early finalist in his college search. He weighed options among Houston, Virginia Tech, Texas, Ole Miss, and West Virginia. He kept in touch with Virginia’s coaching staff. His clear communication led him to choose the Cavaliers even without an official visit.
Before North Dakota State, White played one season at the State College of Florida in 2021‑22. As a freshman, he averaged 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. At junior college, he built a strong foundation that helped him grow in scoring, rebounding, and free‑throw shooting.
White now stands as one of the top transfer prospects this offseason. He is ranked No. 58 in the latest 247Sports transfer rankings. With White on board, Coach Odom is building a versatile roster. He links White with fellow transfer Sam Lewis from Toledo. The Cavaliers are set to gain an edge in the upcoming season.
