You’ve heard of Royce White, right?

He’s about 6 feet 8 inches, 270 pounds. Plays forward for Iowa State. Oh, you have? We just wanted to be sure.

The young man from Minneapolis has exploded onto the national stage in the wake of two statement-making performances in the NCAA tournament.

Facing future lottery picks in Andre Drummond and Anthony Davis — and making them look a lot less like lottery picks in the process — has vaulted him into discussion for the NBA draft.

The talk doesn’t surprise us. But two members of this editorial board covered him all season, and Cyclone fans have watched him like a hawk — no pun intended, Hawkeye fans on campus.

White is bound for the NBA at some point; that much is no longer up for debate. His skill set and uniqueness have cemented that.

But we’re here to tell you why the sophomore should stay in school for at least one more year.

Before we do that, let’s point out significant factors that would entice any player in his position to go.

His 1-year-old son, Royce II; the chance at millions of dollars, compared to a scholarship and stipend from Iowa State; the ability to develop around proven NBA players as opposed to still-developing college talent and dreams of helping people with the money he would earn all pose as reasons why he could leave school early.

But we believe the benefits of staying outweigh those to-the-NBA positives.

Another year at Iowa State would give White the chance to work with ISU coach Fred Hoiberg — one of the best shooters in ISU basketball history — on his jump shot, something he needs to improve on before moving to the next level.

White could hone specific skills in college that he needs to master before being game-ready in the NBA. While he did lead the team in five (positive) statistical categories, he also led the team in turnovers. Turning the ball over in the NBA lands you either on the bench or in the D-League.

And while the money is obviously something a man with a family to support can covet, there is a chance for the Cyclones to accomplish a lot on the floor next season.

After the loss to Kentucky, White made it perfectly clear what Ames and Iowa State mean to him, so to have a chance at a run at a Big 12 championship and a run in the NCAA tournament could allow him to give back to the fans and city he cares about.

With the talent coming and returning — Korie Lucious, Will Clyburn and Georges Niang coming, Melvin Ejim, Tyrus McGee and Chris Babb returning — the Cyclones will have plenty of firepower, and with White, they have a legitimate chance to contend in the Big 12.

Leaving this season, White could be a middle-of-the-road pick. Another year at Iowa State could turn him into a lottery pick.

Despite the positives of going, we believe the benefits of staying outweigh the negatives.

It all just depends on what’s important to him.