Dez White

Position:
Guard
Height:
6-2
Weight:
null
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Jefferson City, Mo.

Missouri State - 2024-25 (Sophomore): Averaged 14.0 points per game, scoring in double-figures 23 times ... Tallied 20 or more points seven times ... Shot 37.1 percent from beyond the arc ... Scored 30 points vs. Indiana State on Dec. 7 ... Had 26 points vs. UC Santa Barbara on Dec. 22 ... Went 7-for-11 from 3-point range vs. Illinois State on Jan. 18.

Austin Peay - 2023-24 (Freshman): Earned ASUN All-Freshman Team honors after averaging 7.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Governors while racking up 63 threes to establish a team freshman record ... His 63 triples were the 13th most by a freshman in Division I and the second-most by an ASUN freshman ... Also had 36 assists and 36 steals in his debut campaign while starting 34 of 35 games for a 19-16 APSU team that made a postseason appearance in the CIT .. Led Governors in scoring three times, posted double-figure scoring totals 10 times, and had 18 games with multiple threes ... Posted a season-high 26 points and APSU freshman record 7 threes against Fisk (11/14/23) ... Dished out a season-high 5 assists in his collegiate debut against Life (11/6/23) with 4 rebounds ... Had 14 points, three triples at UTEP (11/17/23) ... Had his second of three 20-point performances with 22 points, 5 threes and 3 steals against Midway (12/5/23) ... Hauled in a season-high 9 rebounds vs. Lipscomb (2/24/24) Shot 7-for-11 from the field and 6-for-9 from distance in a 23-point, 44-minute performance in the regular-season finale against Bellarmine (3/1/24) ... Ended his freshman campaign with an 11-point, 5-rebound outing against Alabama A&M in the CIT (3/20/24) ... Made Dean's List and Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

High School: Started three seasons at Helias High School in Jefferson City, Mo. ... Helped coach Joe Rothewhiler's Crusaders to an 18-14 record and state Class 5 runner-up finish in 2021-22 after scoring a school-record 809 points ... Averaged 27.9 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists in his final season at Helias while earning all-state and CMAC Player of the Year laurels ... Scored a club record 50-points in a single game vs. Hickman (1/25/22) ... Registered 699 points his sophomore season for an 18-7 squad ... Completed his final high school season (2022-23) at The Skills Factory under head coach Trey Scotti where he helped the program reach a top 20 national ranking while shooting 48.0 percent from three-point range ... Was a three-star recruit by On3.com and 247.sports.com.

Personal: Desmond Christopher Hollis White was born 8/10/04 in Jefferson City, Mo. ... Son of Andre White and Deanna Wilson of Jefferson City ... Has three brothers, Brad, Jimmy and Joey, and two sisters, Delaney and Keyli ... Father played football at Missouri ... Chose Oregon State because: "There were multiple things that went into me choosing Oregon State. One of the main reasons was the playing style matches up with my game and I feel as I can come in and help the team in a smooth transition. Also, the winning tradition and the culture of the team is a major component that made the choice easier. Being alongside a team and coaching staff that wants to win and is dedicated day in and day out was a gravitational piece for me in my decision making. The people on campus and in the community were very welcoming and I can't wait to get out there with the guys and get involved with the fans!"