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Name
  
Saul Jr


Role
  
Basketball Player

Saul White Jr

Flip - Harlem Globetrotter


Saul White Jr., nicknamed Flip White or "Flip", is a basketball player and a member of the Harlem Globetrotters. He spent his early childhood in a small town outside of Chicago, called Summit, Illinois. He started playing basketball at the age of 4. His father, Saul White Sr., put the basketball in his hands. Saul White Sr. was an outstanding basketball player. Saul Sr. played with the likes of former NBA player, Doc Rivers & Isiah Thomas. Saul White Jr. wanted to follow after his father's footsteps. Saul White Jr. attended Argo Community High School, where he would play basketball for 3 years. Saul White Jr. didn't really tap into his potential until his Junior year in high school. It took him till Junior year in high school to start loving the game of basketball. Saul's Senior year in high school he went out for track & on his first jump ever in high jump. He jumped 6 ft 6 & qualified for indoor state. Even though he didn't win state, it was a great experience for him. He also qualified for outdoor state as well, with another jump of 6 ft 6. Saul didn't get many schools looking at him finishing up his Senior year. He happened receive a full scholarship to play basketball at Moraine Valley Community College. Moraine Valley happened to be the same school his father attended. After Moraine Valley, Saul played in the IBL (semi-pro) league for the Ohio Hidden Gems. After playing in the IBL, he landed himself with The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters. Saul White Jr. continues to follow his dreams.

References

Saul White Jr. Wikipedia