A long-time assistant coach with the Houston Cougars is going to get his first shot as a head coach as Quannas White has officially been named the head coach for the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns.
White served on Kelvin Sampson’s staff at Houston beginning in 2017 and played a role in helping the Cougars make an unprecedented five-straight Sweet Sixteen appearances.
Houston ended the 2024-25 regular season with a 27-4 (19-1) record and won its second consecutive regular season title. The Coogs appear to be a lock as a No. 1 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament and will be one of the betting favorites to win the league.
Meanwhile, Louisiana finished their regular season with an 11-20 record and then went 1-1 in the Sun Belt Tournament. However, Louisiana athletic director Bryan Maggard should feel excellent about adding Quannas White.
“I am extremely excited to announce Quannas White as our next head Men’s Basketball coach,” Maggard said. “A proven winner, both as a player and coach, Quannas is a man of high integrity, character and faith. He’s an elite recruiter and regarded as one of the best player development coaches in the industry.
“It’s with tremendous pride that we welcome Quannas, his wife Leah and their four children, Jordyn, Anaiah, Asher and Asa to the Ragin’ Cajuns family.”
Meanwhile, White appears extremely excited to take his first head coaching job in Lafayette.
“I am incredibly honored and humbled to be named the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Louisiana,” said White. “I want to extend my deepest gratitude to University President Dr. Joseph Savoie and Athletic Director Dr. Bryan Maggard for their trust and belief in my vision for this program. This is an opportunity I do not take lightly, and I am fully committed to building a championship culture that reflects the pride, passion, and relentless work ethic of this great university and community.”
