Could the next Coby White be on this year's UNC basketball roster?

Fansided | October 3, 2025

Our 2025-2026 UNC basketball player previews begin with a player who Coby White sees a lot of himself in.

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Gonzaga (DC) guard Derek Dixon (3) against Chaminade (MO) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Coby White burst onto the scene during his lone season at North Carolina.

Remember: White wasn't the clear star of his recruiting class: five-star forward Nassir Little was. This allowed White to fly a bit under the radar, setting him up for a monster freshman season (one that earned him the opportunity to hear his name called in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft).