Myers Park junior power forward Sadiq White announced his commitment to Syracuse on Wednesday evening.

White made his announcement during a live YouTube video with On3.com.

White stands at 6-foot-8 and 180 pounds. According to On3.com, he is a four-star player, the No. 1 player in North Carolina from the Class of 2025, and the No. 6 power forward in the country. The website also ranks him as the No. 26 overall player in the country from his class.

As a junior during the 2023-2024 season, White averaged 16.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, as well as 1.9 blocks, 1.5 assists, and 1.1 steals. He was one of three players on the Myers Park team to average double-figures.

This past season, White scored in double-figures in all but one game. His season high in points came against Berry Academy when he scored 26 points. White scored 20 or more points in nine games.

Myers Park finished the season with a 27-3 overall record and won the So Meck 4A Conference title wit ha 10-0 record. The Mustangs, the No. 1 seed in the West, were eliminated from the 4A state playoffs in the fourth round by eventual state champion North Mecklenburg.

A three-year varsity player for Myers Park, White was part of the 2023 state championship team for the Mustangs. He scored 15 points, pulled in seven rebounds, blocked four shots, and recorded two steals and two assists in the championship game.

White was named to the HighSchoolOT All-State Team in 2023 and 2024. This past season, he was named to the N.C. Basketball Coaches Association All-State Team, as well as the NCBCA All-District Team.

In addition to Syracuse, White reported offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Cincinnati, Florida State, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Illinois, LSU, NC State, Ohio State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, USF, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest.

White is the first player to commit to Syracuse from the Class of 2025.

Source: highschoolot.com