Four-Star SF Billy White III sets official visit to SMU

Billy White III, a four-star small forward in the 2026 class, has scheduled an official visit to SMU for September 6-7, he told On3.

The 6-foot-8 rising senior out of Veterans Memorial (TX) is ranked as the No. 33 overall recruit in the 2026 class, according to On3’s Top-150 Player Rankings.

Tennessee and Texas A&M (former coaching staff) have previously hosted White for unofficial visits.

He also holds offers from Stanford, LSU, Ole Miss, Penn State, Oklahoma State, Texas, TCU, Maryland, Missouri, and others.

Coaches from several programs were in to visit White last month, including Kentucky, LSU, Oklahoma State, Stanford, TCU, and others.

White discusses his game

Billy White III broke down his game with KSR’s Jacob Polacheck in a recent interview.

“A big reason I get recruited is my shot-making ability at my size,” White said. “I’m in that 6-8 frame and weigh 195 pounds, so I can play that two, three range. I shoot the ball at an elite level, especially from the three-point line. I’m also a good positional guy. I can defend my position and defend multiple positions. I rebound the ball pretty well and I have a high basketball IQ, being around basketball my whole life.

“It doesn’t necessarily have to be me scoring the ball, but getting the ball where it needs to be off the bounce and making plays for my teammates,” White said. “Defensively, I want to show that I can defend my position and if I have to switch onto a big or guard, I can do that as well.”