Derrick White takes role as Colorado-Boulder President of Basketball Strategy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Derrick White has been appointed the first President of Basketball Strategy at the University of Colorado - Boulder. The Colorado native emphasized his commitment to building the program and contributing to its overall success, stating he wants to help the team win as many games as possible. Fellow alumni, including Spencer Dinwiddie and Andre Roberson, praised White's leadership and dedication to fostering a positive culture and supporting the new NIL era. White's appointment follows changes at the Boston Celtics, where he will not play this summer as the team reshapes after an early postseason exit.
- •Derrick White appointed President of Basketball Strategy at Colorado-Boulder
- •White plans to enhance the overall success of the basketball program
- •Fellow alumni support White's leadership and vision for the program
- •White is not playing for the Celtics this summer during their offseason changes
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — NBA alumni, Derrick White on Colorado-Boulder naming Celtic President of B-ball strategy
""This is a special place," said the Colorado native. "I want to continue to build and do whatever it takes to do help us win as many games as possible."
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