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UNC Basketball Pro Coby White Plays Well for Reeling Bulls

Former UNC basketball guard Coby White is putting up impressive numbers, albeit mostly in losses by the Bulls.

Matt Giles

Former UNC basketball guard Coby White (David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports)
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The Chicago Bulls are struggling, having lost five straight and sitting at 5-14 on the season. But their lone UNC basketball product, guard Coby White, has been a consistent weapon, especially of late.

In the Bulls' 124-97 road loss against the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics (14-4) on Tuesday night, White finished with 19 points, one rebound, three assists, and zero turnovers across his team-high 30 minutes on the floor.

That marked his sixth straight double-digit scoring outing.

White, now a full-time Chicago starter after drawing only two starting nods in 74 appearances last season, shot 7-for-12 from the field, 3-for-5 from three, and 2-for-2 at the charity stripe against the Celtics.

For the season, he's averaging 13.7 points, 2.8 boards, and 4.0 dimes in 32.2 minutes per game. The 23-year-old, now in his fifth year with the Bulls since going No. 7 overall at the 2019 NBA Draft following his one-and-done UNC basketball campaign, has played in all 19 games thus far.

Coby White and the Bulls have Wednesday off before hosting the Milwaukee Bucks (13-5), who sit one game below the Celtics in the East, on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.

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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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