Last Updated on January 7, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Coby White:

Basic Information

  • Full Name: Alec Jacoby White
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born February 16, 2000
  • Hometown: Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA

Physical Attributes

  • Height: 6’5″ (196 cm)
  • Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’5.5″
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)

Basketball Career

  • Number: #0 (Chicago Bulls)
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School:
    • Greenfield School (Wilson, North Carolina)
    • Highlights:
      • McDonald’s All-American (2018)
      • North Carolina’s all-time leading scorer in high school basketball with 3,573 points
  • College: University of North Carolina (2018–2019)
    • Highlights:
      • Third-Team All-ACC (2019)
      • Averaged 16.1 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.5 rebounds during his freshman season
  • NBA Draft: 2019, 1st Round, 7th Overall Pick by the Chicago Bulls
  • Teams Played For:
    • Chicago Bulls (2019–present)
  • Championship Rings: None

Personal Life

  • Kids: None
  • Siblings:
    • Coby has two older siblings:
      • Sister: Tia White
      • Brother: Will White (passed away in 2017 due to liver cancer, a significant event that has shaped Coby’s life and perspective).

Family Background

  • Parents:
    • Father: Donald White (deceased, passed away from liver cancer in 2017)
    • Mother: Bonita White

Coby’s family has been central to his life, and he has frequently spoken about how his brother and father’s memories motivate him both on and off the court.