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Keith White was an impact player for McMurry University basketball, virtually from the moment he set foot on the court. Among the numerous honors and achievements, White has the distinction being of being drafted in 1982 by the San Antonio Spurs out of McMurry!
White is another in the long line of quality basketball players – as well as quality individuals – produced by Hall of Honor coach Hershel Kimbrell. White played four seasons for the Indians from 1978 through 1982.
Keith came to McMurry from Houston’s Sterling High School.
It was no accident that the teams of which White was a part of all had winning records, earned four-consecutive conference titles and averaged 20 victories per season. All four teams also made NAIA playoff appearances.
By the time he had finished his playing career at McMurry, White ranked as the school’s all-time leader in rebounds with 1,096 and was No. 3 on the career scoring list with 1,822 points. He holds the school record for most rebounds in a season, when he grabbed 361 boards in 1980-81.
He was an NAIA honorable mention All-American as both a junior and senior. Likewise, he was twice elected both All-District 8 and all-conference.
White earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology from McMurry in 1982.
After graduation, White spent time in the U.S. Army from 1982-85 and, after that, worked for the Houston Chronicle newspaper. He then spent 10 years coaching at the Awty International School, followed by a number of coaching stints for some private schools.
In 2001, White co-founded Houston Hoopstars, an elite basketball training program in the Houston area. His organization has been responsible for more than 70 young men receiving college basketball scholarships and he also helped develop their first McDonald’s All-American!
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