Getting to Know Potential Bulls Draft Target Coby White

On Thursday, June 20th, the Chicago Bulls will go on the clock with the No. 7 overall pick for the third season in a row. What they do with that pick – whether it’s using it themselves or trading up/down – will go a long way towards defining the rest of this rebuild, and, indeed, how quickly it’ll all finally be over. 

With that in mind, we’re going to take a look at some of the more realistic and recent draft prospects attached to the Bulls over the next two weeks, to see who might be a fit or not. 

Previously: Cam Reddish
Next up: Coby White

Coby White enters this year’s draft as one of the most intriguing point guards available. With a loaded skill set and impressive scoring ability, the Bulls will be crossing their fingers in hopes that White will be there at No. 7. With a clear hole at PG on the roster, White has felt like the no-brainer choice since the end of the season.

Work Profile:

College Stat Line:

  • GS/GP: 35/35
  • FG%: 42.3
  • 3FG%: 35.3
  • FT%: 80.0
  • Rebounds per game: 3.5
  • Assists per game: 4.1
  • Turnovers per game: 2.7
  • Steals per game: 1.1
  • Points per game: 16.1
  • Strengths:

    If you had to sum up Coby White in one word, it would be quickness. The guy offers sheer speed that can be hard to come by and his ability to control that speed and score feels second almost to none. In many ways, he resembles Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox, and it’s hard not to love that.

    White can be trusted to put up a shot from anywhere on the court, whether it be off the dribble or in a catch and shoot situation. In terms of a pure scorer, he’s as strong as they come in this year’s draft. The 19-year-old also has pretty solid court vision, often finding the open man like a quarterback. White also has the ability to be quite the aggressor when driving into the hoop. He has a strong upper body and is able to push off defenders when making his way into the paint (Put it this way, I would not want to take a charge from a full-speed White).

    Regardless, whether the ball is in his hands or he’s drawing defenders away from the ball, White plays a major role every time he is on the court.

    Weaknesses:

    White may have decent court vision, but he still has some way to go with his decision-making. Again, much like a quarterback, every now and then White can try and throw the ball inside too tight of a pocket, resulting in a sloppy turnover. Also, while White’s speed is his greatest strength, sometimes it can be his biggest weakness. Moving too fast can sometimes get in his own way, causing him to not fully assess the play or situation in front of him. A scoring-centric point guard, White will also have to learn to focus a bit more on the intangibles.

    (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

    Current Bulls “Fit”

    Coby White checks the first, and possibly most important, box for the Chicago Bulls: his position (point guard). He is a really exciting player that would bring a lot of intrigue come the 2019-20 season United Center opener. Thinking about his speed in transition with guys like Markkanen and LaVine right behind him could almost make you drool. In general, it’s hard for White to not fit in with a team in today’s NBA, let alone a young (hopefully energetic) team like the Bulls. However, we do need to keep in mind how scoring-heavy White’s game tends to be. His strong suit isn’t necessarily being a facilitator, even though he has shown glimpses of it at UNC. For White to be the ultimate fit on the Bulls, he would need to make sure to focus on his passing and decision-making. White can certainly play an unselfish style of basketball, but he will now need to learn to do that, while also not being the go-to guy.

    Other Helpful Scouting Reports:

  • NBAdraft.net
  • Bleacher Report
  • If You’re Looking for More:

    written by

    Elias Schuster is the Lead Chicago Bulls writer at Bleacher Nation. He started with BN full-time in 2019 immediately after graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign with a degree in Journalism (yes, he started with the Jim Boylen Era). Since joining, Elias has been the driving force behind Bulls and NBA content for both the site and social accounts. You can follow him on Twitter/X @Schuster_Elias.

    more bulls news

    Enhanced Box Score: Bulls 125, Pacers 99 – March 27, 2024

    I got to be honest, I'm even more upset about the Washington Wizards' loss. If the Chicago Bulls played like they did tonight, they would have beaten that depleted Wizards team by 40. This was a locked-in group from the...

    Javonte Green Makes Bulls Return… Immediately Does Awesome Stuff

    Javonte Green has officially made his Chicago Bulls debut ... again. The 30-year-old signed with the organization via a 10-day hardship deal on March 22. Injuries to Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine, Patrick Williams, and Julian Phillips paved the way for...

    WATCH: Alex Caruso Snatches Rookie Ben Sheppard’s Ankles

    Alex Caruso will always be known for his defense capabilities, but he's showing a lot more than that this season. The veteran guard is averaging double-digit points for the first time in his career. A big part of that has...

    Draymond Green Ejected Less Than 4 Minutes Into Game Against Orlando

    Draymond Green was at it again on Wednesday night. Out East to take on the Orlando Magic, the Golden State Warriors watched Paolo Banchero bulldoze Andrew Wiggins to the rim early in the first quarter. As Banchero high-fived his teammates...

    Pre-Gamin’: Indiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls (7:00 CT), Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More

    Everything was awful on Tuesday. Be Better. https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/1772971933161705610?s=20 Game Info Indiana Pacers (41-32) at Chicago Bulls (34-38) – 7:00 p.m. CT on NBC Sports Chicago (TV) and 670 The Score (Radio) Projected Starting Lineups Chicago Bulls Coby White Alex Caruso Ayo Dosunmu...

    Around the Association: Caitlin Clark Gets Big(3) Offer, Knicks Getting Help, Lakers OT Thriller, More

    It's hard to believe we have less than three weeks remaining in the NBA's regular season, and we should be in for some real drama down the stretch. The Knicks have plenty to play for in their remaining 11 games...

    WHOA: NCAA Looking to Ban Prop Betting on All College Athletes

    As the NCAA men's basketball tournament gears up for the Sweet Sixteen, the college sports world received some big news. On Wednesday morning, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that NCAA president Charlie Baker wants to officially ban prop betting on college...

    NBA Playoffs Update: Several Races Are Still Undecided

    The NBA season is winding down. We have some awesome races for the NBA Playoffs to keep an eye on in the final 2+ weeks of the season. The top seed in the West is still up for grabs in...

    Alex Caruso’s Status in Question for Matchup with Pacers

    The Chicago Bulls might be without their best defensive player against the best offensive team in the NBA. Not great! The latest injury report lists Alex Caruso as "questionable" for Wednesday night's meeting with the Indiana Pacers. Caruso has been...

    Needing a Win, One More with the Pacers, Alex Caruso Guards Everyone, and Other Bulls Bullets

    *scratches long, disheveled beard and grabs a piece of chalk* *crosses out another game on the cave wall* *sits back on ground, grabs knees, rocks back and forth* Nine more games. Nine more games. Nine more games. Look, I want...

    Latest News

    Orioles vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers – March 28

    The Baltimore Orioles (0-0) open their 2024 season with a home game against the Los Angeles Angels (0-0) on Thursday, with first pitch at 3:05 PM ET.The Orioles will call on Corbin Burnes versus the Angels and Patrick Sandoval.Orioles vs....

    Celtics vs. Hawks Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Thursday, March 28, 2024

    The Atlanta Hawks (33-39) are big, 17.5-point underdogs as they attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Boston Celtics (57-15) on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at State Farm Arena. The matchup airs at 7:30 PM...

    Celtics vs. Hawks Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Thursday, March 28, 2024

    The Atlanta Hawks (33-39) are big, 17.5-point underdogs as they attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Boston Celtics (57-15) on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at State Farm Arena. The contest airs at 7:30 PM...

    Bucks vs. Pelicans Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Thursday, March 28, 2024

    The New Orleans Pelicans (44-28) are only 2-point underdogs against the Milwaukee Bucks (46-26) at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, March 28, 2024. The game begins at 8:00 PM ET on NBA. The matchup's point total is 223.If you are...

    How to Watch Indiana State Sycamores vs. Utah Utes: Live Stream or on TV

    The Indiana State Sycamores (31-6) will attempt to build on a three-game winning streak when they host the Utah Utes (22-14) on April 2, 2024. The Utes have also won three games in a row.Indiana State won its most recent...

    How to Watch Seton Hall Pirates vs. Georgia Bulldogs: Live Stream or on TV

    The Seton Hall Pirates (23-12) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they host the Georgia Bulldogs (20-16) on April 2, 2024. The Bulldogs have also won three games in a row.In its previous game, Seton Hall beat...

    Diamondbacks vs. Rockies: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

    The Arizona Diamondbacks, led by Corbin Carroll, take on Nolan Jones and the Colorado Rockies in their first game of the season, at 10:10 PM ET on Thursday.Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Arizona...

    How to Watch Mariners vs. Red Sox: Live Stream or on TV

    Luis Castillo will take the ball for the Seattle Mariners when they square off against starting pitcher Brayan Bello and the Boston Red Sox in their season opener on Thursday, with first pitch at 10:10 PM ET.The article below will...

    Guardians vs. Athletics: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

    The Cleveland Guardians, led by Jose Ramirez, square off against Brent Rooker and the Oakland Athletics in their first game of the season, at 10:07 PM ET on Thursday.If you're trying to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and...

    Senators vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, March 28, 2024

    The sportsbooks pick the Ottawa Senators to beat the Chicago Blackhawks in their matchup on Thursday, March 28, with the Senators given moneyline odds of -198 on home ice, and the Blackhawks at +164.Senators vs. Blackhawks Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Senators...

    more bulls news