History of Coby White in Timeline

Coby White is a professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls. He excelled in high school in North Carolina, becoming the state's all-time leading prep scorer. He then played college basketball at the University of North Carolina before being drafted seventh overall by the Bulls in the 2019 NBA draft. He earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2020 and was runner-up for the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2024.

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1984: Michael Jordan drafted by the Bulls

In 1984, Michael Jordan was drafted by the Bulls.

February 16, 2000: Coby White's Birth

On February 16, 2000, Alec Jacoby "Coby" White was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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August 15, 2017: Father's Death

On August 15, 2017, Coby White's father, Donald, passed away from liver cancer.

November 8, 2017: Signed National Letter of Intent

On November 8, 2017, Coby White signed a National Letter of Intent to play for North Carolina.

November 6, 2018: College Debut

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

2018: Awards and Nominations

In 2018, Coby White was named North Carolina Mr. Basketball, awarded the 2018 USA Today's North Carolina Player of the Year, named to the 2018 McDonald's All-American Game and nominated to the MaxPreps All-America first team.

2018: FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship

In the summer of 2018, Coby White competed in the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship in Canada, leading the United States U18 National team to a gold medal and earning all-tournament honors.

February 26, 2019: Career-High 34 Points Against Syracuse

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

April 3, 2019: Declared for the 2019 NBA draft

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

June 20, 2019: Drafted by the 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 officially signed with the Chicago Bulls.

October 23, 2019: NBA Debut

On October 23, 2019, Coby White made his NBA debut, coming off the bench for the Chicago Bulls in a game against the Charlotte Hornets and scoring 17 points.

November 12, 2019: Franchise Record for 3-Pointers in a Quarter

On November 12, 2019, Coby White set a Chicago Bulls franchise record by hitting seven 3-pointers in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks.

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 game against the Phoenix Suns.

September 15, 2020: Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team

On September 15, 2020, Coby White was named to the 2019–20 NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

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 scored 30 points and made eight 3-pointers in a win against the New Orleans Pelicans, tying a Bulls franchise record with Zach LaVine.