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Former Duke basketball player Jack White sets Nuggets record

Duke basketball product Jack White may see a green light to jack up threes.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball forward Jack White (Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports)
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At 9:00 p.m. ET Monday, Duke basketball alum and first-year Denver Nuggets two-way talent Jack White will likely make his NBA preseason debut in a home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

After all, the 25-year-old Australian's lights-out shooting in training camp should be impossible to ignore.

According to a tweet from Nuggets insider Vic Lombardi last week, White put together a franchise shooting-drill record with 83 makes in 100 attempts around the 3-point arc. That's highly impressive for anyone, but it's particularly noteworthy for a player who once missed 28 straight threes for the Blue Devils as a junior.

Lombardi also noted that teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope vows to break White's record. Good luck with that.

Suppose White's shooting prowess in training camp translates to preseason game action. In that case, the 6-foot-7, 225-pound junkyard-dog forward could make enough of a splash to earn a spot on the opening-night roster when Denver's regular season gets underway on Oct. 19 with a road game against the Utah Jazz.

White went undrafted in 2020 after four seasons as a Duke basketball reserve. He played his first two seasons as a pro in the Australian NBL; last season, he averaged 9.4 points and 6.9 rebounds in 26 games for Melbourne United while shooting only 31.3 percent from deep.

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In July, Jack White landed his two-way contract after averaging 7.8 points and 7.0 rebounds across five games for the Nuggets at the 2022 Las Vegas Summer League. He shot a combined 2-for-4 from downtown in those outings and 69.6 percent overall from the field with his 16-for-23 clip.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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