As the 2024-25 NBA season reaches its climax this week, some former UNC basketball stars are back on the court. And Coby White wants to prove he can be even better than last season, when he finished second in the Most Improved Player race.

So far, White is off to a good start as he helped lead the Chicago Bulls to their first win of the season on Friday night.

In the Bulls’ 133-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, White had a team-high 35 points. He shot 12 of 20 from the field, including 7 of 13 from the three-point line. This is an area where White has excelled and proven to be a true three-point shooter in this league.

In addition to White’s 35 points, he dished out five assists and had four steals.

With his three-point performance, White also passed Ben Gordon for the third-most three-pointers in Bulls franchise history. He now has 771 to Gordon’s 770.

It’s a good start to the season for White as he contributed to this big win for the Bulls. With what’s expected to be another rocky season for the Bulls, White could be the bright spot for the franchise.

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