Chicago Bulls guard Coby White put on a shooting clinic, leading his team to a victory over the New York Knicks with a career-high nine 3-pointers. White scored 33 points, matching Zach LaVine's team-high total. This performance highlights White's impressive season and his crucial role in the Bulls' success.
UNC basketball product and sixth-year Chicago Bulls guard Coby White helped power a 139-126 defeat of the visiting New York Knicks in the United Center on Saturday night. He did so by recording a career-high nine 3-point splashes.The 24-year-old from Goldsboro, N.C., who came off the board No. 7 overall to the Bulls at the 2019 NBA Draft following his sensational rookie campaign in Chapel Hill, matched Zach LaVine with their team-high 33 points apiece in the victory.
White shot a blistering 11-for-17 from the field, 9-for-11 from deep, and 2-for-2 at the charity stripe. He added two rebounds, three assists, and only two turnovers across his 34 minutes on the floor.Through his 33 outings this season, Coby White is averaging 18.4 points, just shy of his career-high 19.1 points per game last go-round as the runner-up in the NBA Most Improved Player race. He's also chipping in 3.5 boards, 4.6 dimes, and a career-high 1.1 steals per contest. Coby White and the Chicago Bulls (16-19), hovering just below a .500 record for most of the season, now sit at No. 10 in the Eastern Conference standings as they gear up to host the San Antonio Spurs (18-17, No. 9 in West), including another well-established UNC basketball pro in full-time starting forward Harrison Barnes, at 8 p.m. ET Monday.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 UN
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