Feb. 29, 2008

The only thing Lehigh senior forward Bryan White ever asked for when he entered the program four years ago was an opportunity to showcase his talents.

With it, the 6-6 leaping machine from Plantation, Fla., promised that he'd pour every ounce of energy from his slim frame to try to help the Mountain Hawks win.

He's lived up to his promise, although the Hawks have not won a Patriot League regular season or tournament title.

The Hawks have lost six of their last eight but White is not to blame. Though limited on offense, he always hustles, is always a defensive presence and, for the second straight season, leads the league in rebounding at 8.2 per game.

He is team captain and has not shied away from that responsibility. He speaks to the media after wins as well as defeats, often in the same passionate manner as he plays.

For the complete article from Andre Williams of the Allentown (Pa.) Morning Call click here