Overview
- The University of Colorado announced Tuesday that Derrick White will serve as the program’s first president of basketball strategy while remaining an active player for the Boston Celtics.
- White and his family pledged $2 million to the men’s basketball program to fund mentoring, donor relations and other program needs.
- The role is meant to have White assist head coach Tad Boyle by mentoring players and advising on NIL, revenue sharing, roster construction, athlete development and team culture.
- Colorado leaders said the title and broad goals are finalized but the precise job description, time commitments and NCAA/NIL compliance logistics are still being worked out.
- The hire follows a growing trend of current NBA stars taking volunteer advisory roles at their alma maters to boost recruiting and fundraising, a change that could give Colorado new recruiting reach and revenue pathways.