Round 1 - Greg Monroe
Career Highlights: Dished out a career-best 12 assists at Providence, the most by a center in Big East history. Named the Big East Rookie of the Year in 2009 after averaging 12.7 points and 6.5 rebounds. Averaged 14.5 points and 8.2 rebounds in two seasons. Started 65-of-65 games.
Sophomore (2009-10): A First-Team All-Big East selection. Averaged 16.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks in 34.2 minutes per game. Named to the Big East All-Tournament team after averaging 19.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists on .545 shooting from the floor and leading the Hoyas to the championship game. Had 14 double-doubles during the season, one that covered points and assists. Reached double figures in scoring 30 times. Had 15 games with at least 10 rebounds. Led the team in scoring 13 times, in rebounding 30 times and in assists 15 times. Recorded 24 points and 15 rebounds in win over Butler. Scored 16 points and grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds against Harvard. Scored a career-best 29 points and tied his career-best with 16 rebounds at Villanova. Scored 12 points and handed out a career-best 12 assists at Providence; the 12 assists were the most by a center in Big East history. Had 15 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists against Syracuse in the Big East Quarterfinals.
Freshman (2008-09): Named the Big East Rookie of the Year. Averaged 12.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 2.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 30.9 minutes in 31 games. Scored in double figures 27 times. Had a string of 17 straight double-figure scoring games. Recorded four double doubles. Ranked 29th in the Big East in scoring, 19th in rebounding, ninth in field goal percentage (.572), fifth in steals (1.8) and eighth in blocked shots (1.5). Scored a season-high 21 points and had 10 rebounds against Notre Dame. Grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds and scored 16 points at Syracuse. Blocked at least two shots 15 times. Handed out at least two assists 21 times and registered at least two steals on 16 occasions.
Strengths: Highly skilled frontcourt performer with an advanced feel for the game. Can play with his back to the basket or facing. A superb passer for his size, always looking for open teammates cutting to the basket. High basketball I.Q.
Personal: Son of Gregory Sr. and Norma Jean Monroe. Has a sister, Brittany. Uncle Norman Dixon played football at BYU.
Round 2 - Terrico White
Career Highlights: Earned SEC Freshman of the Year honors as a freshman. Voted to the preseason All-SEC First Team as a sophomore. Won a gold medal as a member of the United States U19 National Team in the FIBA World Championship in the summer of 2009.
Sophomore (2009-10): Ranked second on team in scoring (15.1 ppg) and rebounds (4.6 rpg). Started 34 of the team’s 35 games, scoring in double figures 26 times while scoring 20 or more points six times. Scored a career-high 29 points on 11-for-18 shooting to go along with seven rebounds against Jacksonville State. Scored 27 points on 11-for-20 shooting against Troy in the NIT Tournament. Scored in double figures in all four of the team’s NIT Tournament games, including 21 points against Memphis.
Freshman (2008-09): Ranked third on team in scoring (13.7 ppg) and second in assists (2.3 apg). Started 21 of the team’s 31 games, moving to the point guard position in the second half of the season. Averaged 18.4 points per game in SEC play. Scored in double figures 18 times, including nine games with 20 or more points. Scored 20 or more points in the final five games of the season, including a career-high 29 points on 9-for-16 shooting against Arkansas. Dished out a career-high seven assists to go along with 21 points against Kentucky.
Strengths: Sharp-shooting combo guard who excels from the mid-range. Outstanding athlete with phenomenal length for his position. Has excellent defensive potential.
Personal: Son of Delois Martin and George White. Enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts. Brother Shun signed with the NFL’s New England Patriots.
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