- Coby White transitioned to the NBA smoothly, becoming a top rookie lottery pick by the Chicago Bulls.
- Role adjustments led to fluctuations before White became a consistent starting point guard in 2020-21.
- After an up-and-down stretch that included moving into a new role, White posted career-best stats during the 2023-24 season.
Coby White, the 6’5 point guard from Goldsboro, North Carolina, was a stellar guard at Greenfield School, averaging 31 points. Depending on the website, White was a guaranteed top-30 player in the country after averaging 31 points his senior year.
In 2018, he had a decision about where he would commit to playing collegiate basketball. After numerous collegiate offers and visits, he ultimately decided to play for the in-state University of North Carolina Tar Heels.
During his freshman season, White led the Tar Heels to a 29-7 record and an appearance in the Sweet 16, where they lost to the Auburn Tigers. However, White was the best player on the team, averaging 16.1 points per game, 4.1 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals.
White’s biggest problem in college was his shot selection. He would chuck up shots and/or take bad shots, which affected his shooting percentage, especially from beyond the three-point line (35.3%).
Wait so are the Bulls letting him go?