Coby White's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Coby White. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Coby White is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Charlotte Hornets. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels and was a highly regarded high school player in North Carolina, becoming the state's all-time leading prep scorer. White was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2019 as the seventh overall pick and earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2020. In 2024, he was runner-up for the NBA Most Improved Player award.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2018: FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship

During the summer of 2018, Coby White was named to the United States U18 National team and helped lead the team to a gold medal in the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship in Canada, earning all-tournament honors.

2018: Awards and Honors

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

February 26, 2019: Career-High Points Against Syracuse

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

November 12, 2019: Bulls Franchise Record

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

February 22, 2020: Career-High 33 Points

On February 22, 2020, Coby White scored a then career-high 33 points in a loss to 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 by the NBA.

2020: NBA All-Rookie Second Team

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

February 10, 2021: 30 Points, Eight 3-Pointers, and 7 Assists

On February 10, 2021, Coby White scored 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, Coby White became the fastest player (237 games) in Bulls franchise history to make 500 career three-point baskets.