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On Wednesday night, Jacari White did not get selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.
He is coming off a season where he averaged 9.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 46.2% from the field and 43.4% from three-point range in 31 games for Virginia.
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GettyHead coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks with the team in the huddle during the first quarter of the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on April 24, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
After the draft, Dushawn London of 247Sports reported the news that White is signing with the Los Angeles Lakers.
London wrote: “Virginia guard Jacari White has signed a Summer League deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, source tells @247Sports”
Virginia guard Jacari White has signed a Summer League deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, source tells @247Sports
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar