Champion Returns to Mentor Buffs | Colorado Buffaloes Basketball News

NBA champ Derrick White is back at Colorado — not as a player, but as president of basketball strategy, mentoring the team like a coach and mentor. He’s showing up to practices, sharing championship wisdom, and helping young players like Rider Portela and Barrington Hargress understand what it takes to win at the highest level. His message — “everything is important” — is reshaping their mindset, pushing them to give their all. Even new player Noah Feddersen is soaking up his insights, calling White an invaluable resource. This isn’t just about basketball — it’s about instilling a championship mentality and proving what’s possible. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0d5623fabccfaedf