By Mike Gallagher
Tubby Smith has, and is doing amazing things with the Gophers basketball program. The strides he has made with this program have been huge in every aspect, with recruiting being no exception. ESPN ranked this year’s recruiting class 10th in the nation, headlined by Trevor Mbakwe and Royce White, both big names around the Twin Cities and nationally as well.
White in particular has gotten national attention for his skills, as he was ranked 32nd in the nation among recruits coming into the year. But while he has gotten attention for his performances on the court, White has seemingly received just as much attention for his shannanagins off of it as well.
Word came down earlier this week that White was caught stealing $100 in merchandise from the Macy’s in Mall of America. When confronted with the theft in the store by a security guard, White repeatedly pushed the guard until he forced his way out of the door. He was later stopped by Bloomington police, and was forced to return the stolen shirt and pants.
This is not the first incident for White, who was expelled from De La Salle High...
