As Team USA cruised to a 115-71 victory over Puerto Rico on Tuesday night in the final game of group play during the FIBA Americas U-18 Championship, UNC commit Coby White poured in 15 points to go along with six rebounds, four assists and four steals.

It was quite the performance from the incoming Tar Heel, who will play both guard spots once he arrives at UNC in the fall according to head coach Roy Williams.

Only Quentin Grimes–with 20 points–outscored White on Tuesday, as the U.S. clinched the top spot in Group A heading into the tournament’s knockout round from June 14-16.

At no point during the game did Puerto Rico hold the lead, with White and Team USA opening up a 56-29 lead by halftime before coasting to its third straight easy victory.

Team USA (3-0) will now face the fourth place finisher in Group B in Thursday’s quarterfinals, which was Ecuador (0-3).

 

 

Photo via USA Basketball

Related Stories
‹
Team USA Defeats Canada to Win FIBA Americas U-18 Championship, Coby White Named to All-Tournament Team
A dominant 113-74 win on Saturday in St. Catherines, Ontario helped Team USA claim the FIBA Americas U-18 Championship, with incoming UNC freshman guard Coby White contributing 11 points and six rebounds to the cause. White was also named to the All-Tournament team after the game, thanks to his high level of play throughout the […]
Coby White's 25 Points Help Team USA Defeat Argentina in Semifinals of FIBA Americas U-18 Championship
Although he’s yet to take the floor in a Tar Heel jersey, incoming UNC guard Coby White continues to spend the summer making a name for himself on the international stage. White poured in 25 points on Friday in St. Catherines, Ontario to help lead Team USA to a 104-92 win over Argentina in the […]
Coby White Named to USA Basketball Men's U-18 National Team
Incoming UNC freshman guard Coby White was selected Tuesday as one of 12 members of the USA Basketball Men’s U-18 National Team, which will compete at the 2018 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men June 10-16 in St. Catharines, Canada.  Kansas head coach Bill Self is in charge of leading the U-18 team, as it prepares […]
Team USA Breezes Past Ecuador Into FIBA Americas U-18 Semifinals, Coby White Contributes 19 Points
Incoming UNC freshman guard Coby White scored 19 points Thursday night to help the USA Basketball Men’s U-18 Team roll to a 132-55 victory over Ecuador in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Americas U-18 Championship tournament. White was second on the team in scoring behind a 20-point effort from Trayce Jackson-Davis, as Team USA’s 132 […]
Roy Williams Listed as a Presenter for Upcoming ESPY Awards
Former UNC head men’s basketball coach Roy Williams is listed as a scheduled presenter for this year’s ESPY Awards, which will take place on Saturday night. Williams retired following the conclusion of UNC’s season back in March after a wildly successful career in which he won 903 games during his time at both Kansas and […]
Four-Star Guard Seth Trimble Announces Commitment to UNC Men's Basketball
New UNC head men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis landed his second high school commitment for the Class of 2022 on Wednesday evening: four-star point guard Seth Trimble announced his intentions to join the Tar Heel program. Trimble — the younger brother of former UNC guard J.P. Tokoto — hails from Menomenee Falls, Wisconsin and is […]
Former UNC Forward Walker Miller Transferring to Monmouth
After previously announcing his intentions to transfer from the UNC program back in late March, graduate forward Walker Miller revealed Thursday that he will play out his final year of eligibility next season at Monmouth University. The 6-foot-11 forward — who is the younger brother of current Cincinnati head coach and former UNC player Wes […]
Former UNC Star Coby White Cuts Signature Hairstyle
Former UNC star point guard Coby White–a Goldsboro native now with the Chicago Bulls–revealed Tuesday night on Instagram that he has cut the signature floppy hairstyle that helped make him a fan favorite in Chapel Hill. The move comes after White wrapped up his second season in the NBA on Sunday night, scoring 19 points […]
Brandon Robinson to Join UNC Men's Basketball Staff as Graduate Assistant
A familiar face to Carolina basketball fans is set to return to the bench this fall, as a coach instead of a player. UNC head men’s basketball coach Hubert Davis told 97.9 The Hill’s Art Chansky in a recent interview that Brandon Robinson is returning to the program as a graduate assistant. “Brandon Robinson is […]
Hubert Davis: 'We’ve Got Armando Bacot Coming Back' to UNC
As a guest on the College Hoops Today podcast with Jon Rothstein on Monday, new UNC head coach Hubert Davis said he thinks forward Armando Bacot is returning to the Tar Heels next season. “We’ve got Armando Bacot coming back next year,” Davis told Rothstein. “He led our team in points and rebounds — he’s […]
›