Quannas White

Quannas White is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Louisiana and one of the nation’s most respected recruiters and player‑development coaches. A New Orleans native, Coach White arrived in Lafayette after eight highly successful seasons at the University of Houston, where he helped build one of college basketball’s premier programs, reaching multiple Sweet 16s, an Elite Eight, and a Final Four.

Before becoming a nationally recognized coach, White was an elite point guard at Oklahoma, leading the Sooners to the 2002 Final Four and 2003 Elite Eight under Kelvin Sampson. His playing and coaching career spans the Big 12, American Athletic Conference, and now the Sun Belt, with a track record of developing All‑Americans, NBA Draft picks, and championship‑level teams.

Now as the 15th head coach in Ragin’ Cajuns history, White brings his trademark toughness, discipline, and detail‑driven approach to Lafayette — and those same standards shape every session of Quannas White Basketball Camps.

Coach White is committed to building complete players, confident competitors, and future leaders — on and off the court.

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Year – Team, Position
2025-present – Louisiana, Head Coach
2023-25 – Houston, Associate Head Coach
2017-23 – Houston, Assistant Coach
2016-17 – Western Kentucky, Assistant Coach
2014-16 – Tulane, Assistant Coach
2005-14 – Louisiana Dynasty AAU, Head Coach
2003-04 – Oklahoma, Graduate Assistant

CHAMPIONSHIPS WON
2024-25 – Big 12 Conference Champions, Houston
2023-24 – Big 12 Conference Champions, Houston
2022-23 – American Athletic Conference Tournament Champions, Houston
2021-22 – American Athletic Conference Champions; AAC Tournament Champions, Houston
2020-21 – NCAA Final Four; AAC Tournament Champions, Houston
2019-20 – American Athletic Conference Champions, Houston
2018-19 – American Athletic Conference Champions, Houston

NBA DRAFT SELECTIONS
Year – Experience
2024 – Jamal Shead (Toronto Raptors) | Second Round | #45 pick
2023 – Jarace Walker (Indiana Pacers) | First Round | #8 pick
2023 – Marcus Sasser (Detroit Pistons) | First Round | #25 pick
2021 – Quentin Grimes (New York Knicks) | First Round | #25 pick
2018 – Melvin Frazier Jr. (Orlando Magic) | Second Round | #35 pick

PLAYING EXPERIENCE
2007-08 – Rio Grande Valley Vipers (NBADL)
2005-06 – Austin Toros (NBADL)
2001-03 – Oklahoma
1999-01 – Midland Junior College

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT QUANNAS WHITE

"UL made a tremendous hire in Quannas White. My relationship with him spans 25 years as a player and trusted Assistant Coach. His greatest strength is his family, his faith and his work ethic. His footprints are all over our success here at the University of Houston. He is a magnet with our players as they are drawn as much to his gregarious personality as his work ethic. I am so happy and proud of Quannas. Congratulations UL, you got a winner on and off the court." - Kelvin Sampson, Head Coach Houston

"There's no one more deserving than coach Quannas White! Hard worker, great coach, and an even better person. A program changer and a leader of men! So excited to see what the Cajuns have in store!" - Jamal Shead, Toronto Raptors

"Quannas White is a big-time hire for Louisiana Basketball! While I was at Cincinnati, I saw firsthand in our many battles with Houston the impact Coach White had on Houston's tremendous success during his time there. I also know Quannas as a relentless recruiter and tireless worker. With Quannas at the helm, the Ragin' Cajun fans have much to be excited about." - Mick Cronin, Head Coach UCLA

"Super excited for my guy Coach Q!!! Nobody’s more deserving and ready for this opportunity than him. He made me a better player on and off the court in every way possible! I wouldn’t be where I’m at without him! That’s my guy for life!" - Quentin Grimes, Philadelphia 76ers

"Quannas White has winning in his DNA. His competitive spirit was apparent while he was a player, and the same fierce drive has led him professionally to be an elite coach. He is a masterful relationship builder and recruiter, and he has a proven record of developing talent. Quannas, his wife Leah, and their family will make an immediate and positive impact on Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Men's Basketball and the entire Lafayette community." - Zac Selmon, Director of Athletics Mississippi State