Colleagues optimistic about future for Nassir Little, Coby White in rookie survey

Posted Aug 20, 2019
No player showed up in more categories than former UNC point guard Coby White on the NBA's annual survey of its rookies. White tied with Carsen Edwards, a second-round pick out of Purdue, by receiving votes in five of the survey's seven categories. His strongest showing was in the "best playmaker" category, where White ended up tied for third. (Heels Maven)

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