White, Vickerman United in Melbourne

Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman says Jack White is ready to shine on his return to Australia, with the NBL “a good space for his career”.

White signed a two-year deal with United in May, returning to the club for the first time since the NBL22 season.

In his stint abroad, the 27-year-old has won a championship with the Denver Nuggets, while spending the bulk of his time in the G League with Grand Rapids Gold and the South Bay Lakers.

He also made four appearances with the Memphis Grizzlies across the most recent NBA season.

While White no doubt still harbours NBA ambitions, the opportunity to play regular games alongside some of Australia’s most experienced stars lured him back to Melbourne.

“Our discussions have been he’s (White) ready to bunker down in Melbourne,” Vickerman told Code Sports.

“We were both in agreement, he and I, of locking in here, having a great year and knowing the minutes he’s going to play is a good space for his career right now.”

White averaged 9.5 points and 6.4 rebounds a game across NBL22 and was part of United’s championship-winning team a year earlier.

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