Greg White Picked for BWHS Basketball

BENTONVILLE — Greg White has been selected as the first boys basketball coach for Bentonville West High School, pending approval from the Bentonville School Board. The 38-year-old White brings 14 years coaching experience, including 10 years as a head coach. He has spent the last two years at Gravette, where the Lions finished 13-14 overall and 7-7 in 4A-1 Conference play last year, and he has an overall won-loss record of 138-92 for his career, which included stops at Shiloh Christian, Springdale George Junior High, Caddo Hills and Sacred Heart in Morrilton. “What attracted me to the job was the chance to build a culture,” White said. “When you’re hired at places, you want to put your thumbprint on it, whether it’s changing jerseys or changing slogans. Here, we’re at the ground floor, and that’s something that really intrigued me.” Bentonville athletic director Scott Passmore received 22 applicants for the position, and White was one of six interviewed. He became one of the finalists, joining Matt Busch of Watson Chapel and Dick Rippee of Springfield (Mo.) Kickapoo. White’s hiring will be finalized if the school board gives its approval during Monday’s meeting. “We’re excited about the whole process,” Passmore said. “We’re even more excited about having our candidate to the board with coach White. “I can’t wait for Monday night to go before the board and get him approved, so I can bring him over to his players and present him as our first basketball coach at Bentonville West.”

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GREG WHITE PICKED FOR BWHS BASKETBALL

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NWAonline.com | 4/15/2016

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