Former KU guard Tre White produces double-double for Miami Heat in Vegas
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- Tre White signed an Exhibit 10 with the Miami Heat after going undrafted.
- White scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in Miami’s 119-86 Las Vegas win.
- If waived, White could earn a $91,000 bonus by spending 60 days with Sioux Falls G League.
Former Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball guard Tre White, who was not selected in the recent 2026 NBA Draft, appears to be emerging as a serious candidate for a roster spot or two-way contract with the Miami Heat.
White, a 6-foot-7, 215-pound Dallas native, averaged 13.5 points on 47.1% shooting (3 of 7 from 3-point range) and 4.0 rebounds in two games at the recent California Classic. He also scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while playing 24 minutes in Miami’s 119-86 victory over Milwaukee in a Friday Las Vegas summer league opener.
White, who also played for USC, Louisville and Illinois during his four-year college career, hit 5 of 11 shots (2 of 6 from deep) against the Bucks. He also had two assists and a steal in 24 minutes of action.
Also notable: He had five blocked shots in his two games during the California Classic.
Tre White trying to impress Heat
After the draft, White signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Heat, which assured him a summer-league roster spot and invitation to preseason training camp.
If he is waived by Miami before the regular season begins but spends at least 60 days with Miami’s G League affiliate (Sioux Falls), he could earn a bonus of $91,000. The contract can be converted to a two-way deal up until opening night.
“White has caught the attention of Heat fans with his size and shooting ability. He has played solid defense through two summer league games and brought energy every time he stepped on the floor,” SI.com’s Adel Burton wrote at the conclusion of the California Classic in San Francisco.
“The coaching staff took a good look at him by giving him the ball to see what he could do. He took some bad shots, made some mistakes but never let it shake his confidence. He had a monster baseline jam. I can see a clear 3&D role for him if he can limit turnovers, knock down 3’s and attack close outs. The key will be making good decisions passing the ball if they take away the driving lanes,” Burton added.
Matt Hanifan of hothoops.com wrote after the California Classic: “White did whatever was required of him. He was one of the Heat’s better connectors in the 50 minutes he played. Miami likes those kinds of players. If he continues this play this way in Las Vegas, look for him to secure a two-way — whether it’s with the Heat or someone else.”
He capped his four-year college career by averaging 13.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists during his senior season with the Jayhawks (24-11). He hit 45.0% of his shots, 40.3% from 3-point range, while averaging 31.3 minutes in 35 games (all starts).
Former Mizzou Tiger Mark Mitchell scores 8 points
Former Missouri Tigers forward and KC native Mark Mitchell scored eight points on 3-of-5 shooting in Denver’s 97-86 loss to Houston in the Vegas summer league opener for both teams.
Mitchell is playing on an Exhibit 10 contract with the Nuggets. He had three rebounds in 14 minutes off the bench. He also took two 3-pointers, missing both attempts.
“Mitchell projects as a versatile forward who can finish above the rim, defend multiple positions and do some secondary playmaking. His four-year college pedigree, McDonald’s All-American background and senior-year breakout point to a player ready to step into a rotation spot. NBA comparisons to Mitchell can be made to players like Jared Vanderbilt, Precious Achiuwa and Naji Marshall,” wrote SI.com.
This story was originally published July 10, 2026 at 10:18 PM with the headline "Former KU guard Tre White produces double-double for Miami Heat in Vegas."
