As a father, Richard White obviously was going to support whatever decision his son Derrick made in pursuit of basketball dreams that, five years ago, were far loftier than his college prospects.
When Derrick White headed to UCCS after receiving no Division I offers out of Legend High School in Parker, Richard was right alongside his son in the belief that all he needed to showcase his overlooked skills was a chance to play.
When Derrick White decided he needed a bigger challenge after a three-year, Division II All-American career with the Mountain Lions in Colorado Springs, Richard agreed it almost was a no-brainer for his son to take his game to the University of Colorado.