Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Coby White

Discover the career path of Coby White, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Coby White is a professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels and was a highly ranked high school player, becoming the top prep scorer in North Carolina history. Drafted seventh overall by the Bulls in 2019, White earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2020. In 2024, he finished as the runner-up for the NBA Most Improved Player award.

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November 6, 2018: College Debut

On November 6, 2018, Coby White made his debut for North Carolina against Wofford, starting at point guard and recording eight points and three assists in a 78–67 win.

February 26, 2019: Career High Against Syracuse

On February 26, 2019, Coby White scored a career-high 34 points in a game against Syracuse, leading the Tar Heels to a 93–85 victory.

April 3, 2019: Declared for NBA Draft

On April 3, 2019, Coby White declared for the 2019 NBA draft after one season at North Carolina, where he earned All-ACC 2nd Team honors.

June 20, 2019: Drafted by Chicago Bulls

On June 20, 2019, Coby White was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the seventh overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft.

July 1, 2019: Signed with the Bulls

On July 1, 2019, Coby White signed with the Chicago Bulls.

October 23, 2019: NBA Debut

On October 23, 2019, Coby White made his NBA debut for the Chicago Bulls, coming off the bench in a 126–125 loss to the Charlotte Hornets with 17 points, three rebounds and seven assists. He became the first player born in the 2000s to play in the NBA.

November 12, 2019: Bulls Franchise Record

On November 12, 2019, Coby White hit seven 3-pointers in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks, setting a Bulls franchise record for most 3-pointers made in a single quarter, and finished with 27 points in the 120–102 victory.

2019: Drafted by the Chicago Bulls

In 2019, Coby White was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the NBA draft with the seventh overall pick.

February 22, 2020: Career-High 33 Points

On February 22, 2020, Coby White scored a then career-high 33 points in a 112–104 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

2020: NBA All-Rookie Second Team

In 2020, Coby White was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

February 10, 2021: 30 Points and Eight 3-Pointers

On February 10, 2021, Coby White finished with 30 points, eight 3-pointers, and 7 assists in a 129–116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, setting a Bulls franchise record with teammate Zach LaVine when they each made 8 shots from behind the arc.

January 31, 2023: Fastest Bulls Player to 500 Career Three-Point Baskets

On January 31, 2023, in a 108–103 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, White became the fastest player (237 games) in Bulls franchise history to make 500 career three-point baskets.