Saul White Jr

Saul White, Jr., nicknamed Flip White[1] or "Flip",[2] is a basketball player and a member of the Harlem Globetrotters.[1][3] He spent his early childhood in a small town outside of Chicago, called Summit, Illinois. He started playing basketball at the age of 4. His father, Saul White, Sr. put the basketball in his hands. Saul White, Sr. was an outstanding basketball player. Saul, Sr. played with the likes of former NBA player, Doc Rivers & Isiah Thomas. Saul White, Jr. wanted to follow after his father's footsteps. Saul White, Jr. attended Argo Community High School, where he would play basketball for 3 years. Saul White, Jr. didn't really tap into his potential until his Junior year in high school. It took him till Junior year in high school to start loving the game of basketball. Saul's Senior year in high school he went out for track & on his first jump ever in high jump. He jumped 6ft 6 & qualified for indoor state. Even though he didn't win state, it was a great experience for him. He also qualified for outdoor state as well, with another jump of 6ft 6. Saul didn't get many schools looking at him finishing up his Senior year.[1]He happened receive a full scholarship to play basketball at Moraine Valley Community College.[1] Moraine Valley happened to be the same school his father attended. After Moraine Valley, Saul played in the IBL (semi-pro) league for the Ohio Hidden Gems. After playing in the IBL, he landed himself with The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. Saul White Jr. continues to follow his dreams.

"Flip White" dribbling around his opponents

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "'Harlem' dreams achieved". mvcc glacier. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  2. Cacciola, Scott (February 8, 2015). "Can’t Win ’Em All? Globetrotters Come Close". The New York Times. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  3. "Harlem Globetrotters bring their basketball talents to Camp". III Marine Expeditionary Force. December 14, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2015.

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