Coby White

Basketball player for Chicago Bulls

Coby White - Basketball player for Chicago Bulls
Born

February 16th, 2000
25 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Started professional basketball career in 2019 with the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. Played college basketball at the University of North Carolina, earning All-ACC honors. Contributed to the Bulls with notable scoring ability and playmaking skills.

Played for the Chicago Bulls

Scored over 30 points in multiple games

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