Jacari White: UVA Star in College 3-Point Contest | ESPN Broadcast April 5

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia Cavaliers guard Jacari White has been added to the watchlist for the E*TRADE Men’s 3-Point Championship, a component of the 37th annual State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships, scheduled for April 3 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The event will be broadcast nationally on ESPN on April 5.

White currently leads the University of Virginia men’s basketball team in 3-point shooting, converting 44.6% of his attempts from beyond the arc. He ranks 13th in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) with an average of 2.2 made 3-pointers per game, according to team statistics.

The graduate student from Orlando, Florida, recently set a University of Virginia record with 12 consecutive made 3-pointers between November 28 and December 6. On December 6, White shot a perfect 7-for-7 from 3-point range against Dayton, contributing to a team-leading 25-point performance. He too recorded five 3-pointers in a 61-48 victory at Florida State on February 10.

Prior to joining the Cavaliers, White played at North Dakota State, where he was named to the All-Summit League Second Team in the 2024-25 season. At North Dakota State, he averaged 17.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, starting 29 of 31 games played.

The State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships will also feature the Slam Dunk Championship, the Celsius Women’s 3-Point Championship, and a team shootout. Winners of the men’s and women’s 3-point contests will compete in the Skechers Battle of the Champions.

Hinkle Fieldhouse, home to the Butler Bulldogs, will host the event for the third time, marking the seventh time Indianapolis has served as the location for the championships. Past participants in the event include NBA players Gary Payton, Steve Nash, Cappie Pondexter, and Odyssey Sims, as well as more recent stars like Kris Jenkins, Jack Gohlke, Dyaisha Fair, and Ariel Atkins.

Tickets for the 2026 State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships are currently on sale, starting at $29. A complete roster of participants is expected to be released in the days leading up to the event.