Derrick White becomes president of basketball strategy at Colorado
ESPN NCAAM • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was named president of basketball strategy for the University of Colorado on June 23. In this role, he will support head coach Tad Boyle in mentoring the Buffaloes players. White also announced a $2 million donation to the men's basketball program. He played for Colorado during the 2016-17 season, earning several accolades, and has since achieved success in the NBA with the Celtics and as a member of Team USA.
- •Derrick White takes a role at his alma mater, Colorado.
- •He will assist head coach Tad Boyle in player mentorship.
- •White donated $2 million to the men's basketball program.
- •He averaged 18.1 points at Colorado in 2016-17.
- •White won an NBA title with the Celtics in 2024.
- 3:44 AMESPN NCAAM — C's White takes basketball strategy role with Buffs
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics guard Derrick White takes role as president of basketball strategy with alma mater, Colorado
"The name of Boston Celtics guard Derrick White surfaced on draft night. White was announced Tuesday as the president of basketball strategy for his alma mater, Colorado. When he's not shooting jumpers for the Celtics, he will assist head coach Tad Boyle in mentoring and inspiring future Buffaloes players.
"Celtics guard Derrick White was announced Tuesday as the president of basketball strategy for his alma mater, Colorado.
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External links- ESPN NCAAMJun 24, 2026, 3:44 AMC's White takes basketball strategy role with Buffs
Celtics guard Derrick White was announced Tuesday as the president of basketball strategy for his alma mater, Colorado.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 2:27 AMCeltics guard Derrick White takes role as president of basketball strategy with alma mater, Colorado
The name of Boston Celtics guard Derrick White surfaced on draft night. White was announced Tuesday as the president of basketball strategy for his alma mater, Colorado. When he's not shooting jumpers for the Celtics, he will assist head coach Tad Boyle in mentoring and inspiring future Buffaloes players.
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