NBA 2019-20: 5 Bold predictions for Rookie of the Year

#5 Coby White

White's going to be playing on a roster that's still light on veteran talent.

There is no doubt that Coby White is a legit steal as the 7th pick by Chicago. He is the first player - since Michael Jordan in 1984 - from North Carolina to be drafted in the first round by the Bulls. In the 35 games that he played for the University of North Carolina, White racked up 562 points, including 104 made free throws and 67 made field goals at the rim, and ended up with an imposing offensive rating of 110.6.

He recorded 12.2 attempts from 3-point range per 100 possessions, converting at a 35.3 per cent clip. As long as Coby doesn't lose his much-appreciated pace and aggressiveness, the NBA hurdles should be a cakewalk for him.

Jim Boylen says the #Bulls "have to run with" Coby White. He believes Bulls have potential to push the pace as well as anyone given White's speed with the ball in his hands.

— Cody Westerlund (@CodyWesterlund) June 24, 2019

As far as the Rookie Survey goes, White received top votes in various categories including Best Playmaker, Projected Best Career, Biggest Steal of the draft as well as Projected ROY. His participation in the Summer League ended with promising numbers such as 15.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, and 4.8 APG.