KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan men's basketball head coach Steve Hawkins announced the signing of point guard B. Artis-White to the 2019 recruiting class during the early signing period on Friday.  

Artis-White joins forward Chase Barrs as part of the 2019 recruiting class.

"B. Artis-White can really shoot the ball. Some players have to be set up for a shot but he can create his own which is not a very common thing for a high school player to possess already," said Hawkins.

"Artis-White is also really quick and can penetrate defenses to create a shot for himself and others. Signing B. Artis-White continues to upgrade our ability to shoot the ball from the perimeter and space out the floor which is how basketball is being played today," said Hawkins.  

B Artis-White  • Point Guard  • 5'11" • 160lbs • Canton, Mich. • Canton High School
B Artis-White heading into his senior season at Canton High School has played in 63 games averaging 11.8 points, 3.1 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game. Last season as a junior the 5'11" guard averaged 15.3 points and 4.0 assists per game while shooting 41 percent from the floor.

In 2017, Artis-Whte was named to the All-West Detroit Free Press First Team and was a KLAA Black Division All-Conference selection. In 2017, Artis-White guided Canton to a 19-2 overall record and a perfect 12-0 record in conference play. Canton ended the season ranked eighth in Class A by Detroit Free Press. 

Coach Hawkins on 2019 Recruiting Class in Early Signing Period:
"I am ecstatic about the 2019 recruiting class and we are not done with the year. I am excited about B. Artis-White and Chase Bars because not only are they outstanding players but they both are very good students. Each of them fit into our culture which is having happy kids that enjoy playing the game."