Connie White first made a name for himself on the court when, as a member of Trenton Central High School’s 1972 basketball team, he scored 48 points and 27 rebounds in a game against Cathedral High School. Connie was a Senior at the time, and his remarkable combination caught the attention of the local press, and of legendary basketball coach, Howie Landa.
Coach Landa drew Connie to Mercer County Community College, where he quickly became known as the team member who brought his textbooks to practices and games – even national tournaments! Connie earned himself the reputation of being just as dedicated in the classroom as he was on the court, and served as a sterling example for his teammates. During his Freshman year, Connie scored an average of 19.7 points per game, and he increased that average to 20.6 points scored per game during his Sophomore year. Connie was not only a big part of the 1973 National Championship team, but a year later led the Vikings to their second consecutive national championship. In 1974, for his ability and leadership, Connie was named National Player of the Year and given the distinction of All-American. He also became a member of Mercer’s 1000 point club, having scored over 1,430 points during his time as a Viking.
Connie transferred to the University of California at Berkeley with an athletic scholarship, and played on the Men’s basketball team for the 1974-1975 and 1975-1976 seasons.
After graduating from college, Connie was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the fifth round (82nd pick overall) of the 1976 NBA Draft. Additionally, Connie played 4 games with the Anchorage Northern Knights of the Continental Basketball Association during the 1978-1979 season.
Connie currently lives in the Berkeley, CA area, and works for the Alameda County Probation Department.
