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Former UNC basketball star Coby White was back in Chapel Hill checking out the Diamond Tar Heels and hosting his camp.

Matt Giles

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On Saturday night, UNC basketball product Coby White, fresh off his best season as a pro since getting drafted No. 7 overall by the Chicago Bulls following his 2018-19 campaign with the Tar Heels, was in Boshamer Stadium to watch the UNC baseball team defeat West Virginia and advance to the College World Series.

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And on Sunday, the 24-year-old White was back at his forever home in the Dean Dome.

He was in town for his Simple Truth Coby White Basketball ProCamp. It's the first of two camps he's hosting this offseason for children, grades 1-8; the second is slated for Aug. 6 at the Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park, Ill.

At his camp in the Dean E. Smith Center, the Goldsboro native, a former five-star McDonald's All-American out of Greenfield School in Wilson, N.C., brought along a pair of fellow North Carolinians from the NBA in Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams and Golden State Warriors veteran guard Chris Paul.

There's no doubt the kids were thrilled to meet the well-known professional athletes:

As a fifth-year pro this past season, Coby White became a finalist for the NBA Most Improved Player Award. He averaged career-highs via his 19.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists across 79 outings for the Bulls, marking impressive jumps from his 9.7 points, 2.9 boards, and 2.8 dimes per contest in 2022-23.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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