North Carolina shooting guard Coby White has announced his intent to enter the 2019 NBA draft, confirming his decision in a statement on his Twitter page.
“I’ve always had a dream of playing basketball in the NBA and with that being said, I’ve decided to enter the 2019 NBA draft,” White wrote. “This year, this school, this experience has prepared me for the next phase of my basketball journey.”
A 6’5″ freshman, White had a strong year for the Tar Heels in 2018/19, averaging 16.1 PPG, 4.1 APG, and 3.5 RPG with a .423/.352/.800 shooting line in 35 games. He scored a team-high 15 points – albeit on just 4-of-15 shooting – in UNC’s final game of the season, a 97-80 loss to Auburn in the Sweet 16 last week.
White is currently the No. 10 player on Jonathan Givony’s big board, though ESPN’s scouting report notes that the youngster is more comfortable as a catch-and-shoot player rather than as the focal point of the pick-and-roll.