Coby White is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. In 2019, he was drafted into the National Basketball Association. He plays for the Chicago Bulls. In 2020, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Alec Jacoby “Coby” White was born on February 16, 2000, in Goldsboro, North Carolina in the United States of America. He stands 196 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 88 kg. He is right-handed and he is a point guard and shooting guard.
He is the son of Donald White who played collegiate basketball for North Carolina Central University.
| Team |
Chicago Bulls
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| Position | Point Guard |
| Height / weight | 1.96 m / 88 kg |
| Born | 16 Feb 2000 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Team History | |
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Chicago
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2019 - present |
High School and College Career
He attended Greenfield School High School in Wilson, North Carolina. Later, he committed to play college basketball for North Carolina University and was there from 2018 to 2019.
At that time, he was named to the 2018 McDonald’s All-American. He was also that year’s North Carolina Mr. Basketball.
Professional Career
He turned pro in 2019 and was selected in the 2019 NBA Draft, chosen 7th overall by the Chicago Bulls. He signed with the Bulls in the same year.
In 2020, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. In 2021, he had surgery on his left shoulder and did not return to active play until September. In January 2023, he signed a three-year contract extension with the team.
Career Highlights
- 2020 - NBA All-Rookie Second Team
- 2019 - Second-team All-ACC
- 2019 - ACC All-Freshman team
- 2018 - North Carolina Mr. Basketball
- 2018 - McDonald’s All-American
Medal Record, Representing the United States
- Gold - 2018 FIBA Americas U18 Championship Canada
