WORCESTER Wolves' hunt for a second non-national star has ended in Orange County, California.

Wolves have secured the services of highly-rated American Mark White to add to re-signed Ty Shaw and their other summer signing, Lithuanian Valdas Urbonavicius.

White can play at either point or shooting guard and brings with him a formidable track record from his time with Humboldt State University.

Wolves officials were impressed after viewing DVDs of the 23-year-old in action and even persuaded him to change his mind about studying in the States to follow a Sports Business Masters at University College Worcester.

Director of basketball Mick Donovan said Wolves ran the rule over several players but new head coach Josh Cooprider had always wanted White.

"Of all the players we looked at, he was Josh Cooprider's first choice and he convinced us he's the right player," Donovan said.

"We are really excited because a player of this calibre would normally go to Europe. To come to England is a massive breakthrough."

During just over three seasons with the Humboldt State Lumberjacks, White, who will help with Wolves' junior coaching when he arrives in August, smashed the University's assists records.

His passing talents have so far seen him mass a career total of 536 assists, 173 more than the next best and also the Great Northwest Athletics Conference's all-time best.

A prolific scorer, White has a season average of 10.7 points per game and ranks fourth in career three-pointers with 130.

He also received an award for excellence in intercollegiate athletics and sports clubs for his achievements as a scholar athlete at Humboldt.

White, currently summer coaching in Alaska, is expected to use his height to his advantage as Wolves push for success in England Basketball League Division One. At six-foot-two, he is a large guard and Wolves hope to utilise that to the full.