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