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White's experience with USA Basketball at the World University Games in Russia this past summer helped him grow both on the court, and in a leadership capacity. "I am more confident in my game, going up against guys overseas and some of the best players in the United States gave me confidence to move more freely on the floor and be more confident in my moves and game overall," he said. Despite having three seniors — Roy Devyn Marble, Zach McCabe, and Melsahn Basabe — on the 2013-14 roster, White aims to become a vocal leader to replace graduated senior Eric May. "We need someone to step up and be a leader on this team," said White. "I want to take that step and be the most vocal on the team. It's only us out there when the game starts — us five against the other five. You have to have a guy on the floor that is as vocal as the coach, because you can't always hear him throughout the game." With White's fiery persona and ultra-competitive drive on the floor, he knows there will be give-and-take to get the most out of his teammates. "It's a balance because you don't want to be so competitive that you're jumping down your teammates' throat or being negative toward them," he said. "It's the balance of wanting what is best for the team, but also being positive so they're able to do what they need to do on the floor as well." With the NCAA Tournament being at the forefront of the team's goals, White says the key to the season will be improving throughout the year. "We're going to try to get better every day and that will lead us to the great season we want," he said. "It has been a great ride and these last two years are going to be more fun with a lot of great memories ahead." 49