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.
On February 16, 2000, Alec Jacoby "Coby" White was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
On August 15, 2017, Coby White's father, Donald, passed away due to liver cancer.
On November 8, 2017, Coby White signed a National Letter of Intent to play for North Carolina.
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.
In 2018, Coby White was named North Carolina Mr. Basketball and awarded USA Today's North Carolina Player of the Year. He was also named to the 2018 McDonald's All-American Game and nominated to the MaxPreps All-America first team.
In 2018, Coby White was named to the United States U18 National team to compete in the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship in Canada. White helped lead the team to a gold medal as the team's top scorer, earning all-tournament honors.
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.
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.
On June 20, 2019, Coby White was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the seventh overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft.
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.
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.
In 2019, Coby White was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the NBA draft with the seventh overall pick.
On February 22, 2020, Coby White scored a then career-high 33 points in a 112–104 loss to the Phoenix Suns.
On September 15, 2020, Coby White was named to the 2019–20 NBA All-Rookie Second Team by the NBA.
In 2020, Coby White was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
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.
On June 10, 2021, Coby White underwent left shoulder surgery and was ruled out for at least four months.
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.
On July 7, 2023, Coby White signed a three-year contract extension with the Bulls.
On April 17, 2024, Coby White scored a then career-high 42 points in a 131–116 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament.
On April 23, 2024, Coby White finished second in the race for the 2023–24 NBA Most Improved Player, losing narrowly to Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey.
In 2024, Coby White finished second in the NBA Most Improved Player award, losing to Tyrese Maxey.
On January 4, 2025, Coby White scored 33 points and a career-high nine three-pointers in a 139–126 win against the New York Knicks.
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