One of the top players in the class of 2025 here in North Carolina continues to fly high this summer and college coaches are catching on, and offers are rolling in. 2025 Sadiq White has been a hot topic this summer, as he has racked up many more offers and interests, as he has been able to showcase more of his game and his impact on the court. Phenom Hoops sat down with him to discuss the latest with him, his game, and recruitment.
Phenom: How has everything been going so far this summer' What has been your focus this summer'
White: Summer has been great. I’ve been continuing to trend upward with my development and recruitment.
Phenom: What have you been hoping to show more with your game' What has been your overall mindset this summer'
White: My ability to be a leader, and to consistently knock down shots. I’m happy with my game at the moment. I’ve shown that I am a three-level scorer, but I know there is still room for development.
Phenom: What are certain parts of your game that you are looking to improve on'
White: Honestly, everything. I feel like I’m nowhere near a finished product, and I want to get better in every aspect of the game.
Phenom: Recruitment has been going well. Just added another offer. Early thoughts on the offer from Cincinnati'
White: I really don’t know too much about the ins and outs of the program, but I have a great connection with head coach Wes Miller. Coach has been 100 percent honest with me letting me know what he likes about my game and what he sees I can improve on.
Phenom: What other offers do you hold, and what other schools have shown interest'
White: Offers right now, I hold LSU, Alabama, Syracuse, Cincinnati, Illinois, USF, Charlotte, Georgia, Wake Forest, Mississippi State, Old Dominion, Florida State, James Madison, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, and Texas A&M. I also have interest from Texas, Oregon, Indiana, Georgia Tech, and North Carolina.
Phenom: Still so early, but did any offer or school really pop out for you'
White: No school has really popped so far, haven’t really looked that far down the road yet.
Phenom: What have those schools been saying they like about your game'
White: Motor, my ability to defend, and rebound at a high level. My improvement in hitting contested shots at a high rate and knocking down open threes.
Phenom: Curious about what those schools showing interest have been saying'
White: Those schools in particular have said they truly love my motor and my ability to run the floor.