Last Updated on June 3, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

  • Full Name: Lani (Nalani) White
  • Nickname: N/A
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: May 17, 2004
  • Hometown: Irvine, California, USA
  • Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight: N/A
  • Wingspan: N/A
  • Shoe Size: N/A
  • Jersey Number (College and WNBA):
    • #3 — Utah Utes (2022–2024) (
    • #N/A — Virginia Tech Hokies (2024–25)
    • #0 — Utah Utes (2025–26)
    • #N/A — Minnesota Lynx (WNBA)
  • Position: Guard
  • High School: Mater Dei High School (California)
  • College:
    • Utah (2022–2024, 2025–26)
    • Virginia Tech (2024–25)
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the Minnesota Lynx in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Round 3, Pick 45
  • Player Archetype: Floor-spacing combo guard
  • Primary Offensive Role: Three-point shooting and secondary scoring option
  • Defensive Role: Perimeter team defender
  • Play Style: Efficient off-ball guard who spaces the floor, attacks closeouts, and contributes within offensive flow
  • Handedness / Shooting Hand: Right
  • Athletic Profile: Good lateral mobility, solid body control, and above-average movement shooting ability
  • Recruiting Status: Four-star recruit out of Mater Dei High School
  • Draft Status Detail: Selected by the Minnesota Lynx in the 2026 WNBA Draft, Round 3, Pick 45
  • Injury Status Category: Moderate Risk — minor injury issues have been referenced during portions of her collegiate career, but no major long-term injury history is documented. (Gobbler Country)
  • Career Stage: Early professional career
  • Comparison Style: Floor-spacing combo guard
  • Comparable Players:
    • Katie Smith — scoring guard with strong perimeter shooting
    • Sami Whitcomb — movement shooter and floor spacer
    • Lexie Hull — two-way complementary perimeter guard
  • Teams Played For:
    • Utah Utes (2022–23)
    • Utah Utes (2023–24)
    • Virginia Tech Hokies (2024–25)
    • Utah Utes (2025–26)
    • Minnesota Lynx (2026–present)
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Parents: N/A
  • Children: None known
  • Siblings: N/A

Lani White’s player archetype is a floor-spacing combo guard who provides efficient perimeter scoring and complementary playmaking while operating primarily as a secondary offensive option. Defensively, she fills a perimeter team-defense role, using mobility and positioning to stay connected within schemes rather than relying on elite physical tools. At 5-foot-11, White combines good size for a guard with strong shooting touch, highlighted by excellent three-point efficiency during her collegiate career. Her play style is built around off-ball movement, spot-up shooting, attacking defensive closeouts, and making quick decisions within the flow of the offense, allowing her to impact games without needing high on-ball usage.

Sources:

Basketball Reference — Lani White WNBA Stats
Sports Reference — Lani White College Stats
Utah Utes Athletics — Lani White – Women’s Basketball
Virginia Tech Athletics — Lani White – Women’s Basketball 2024-25