UNC's Coby White's Surge from Overlooked Frosh to NBA Lottery Pick Not Done Yet

Posted Mar 26, 2019
Whenever the Tar Heels' tournament run ends?whether in a loss or a national championship?the widely held expectation is Coby White will declare for the NBA draft and leave Chapel Hill. White's rise to likely NBA lottery pick is truly outstanding. Given his performance?all season, but mostly since ACC play began?however, it's also not the least bit surprising. (Bleacher Report)

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