Coby White

Coby White, American basketball player

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Born: February 16, 2000
Age in 2026: 26
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Birth year: 2000

About Coby White

Alec Jacoby "Coby" White is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. White was a top high school player in North Carolina, finishing his career as the top prep scorer in state history. After being selected by the Bulls in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft with the seventh overall pick, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020. In 2024, White finished second in NBA Most Improved Player award behind Tyrese Maxey. White was also awarded the 2018 USA Today's North Carolina Player of the Year. White also was nominated to the MaxPreps All-America first team. White made his debut in a game against Wofford on November 6, 2018, starting at point guard, and recording eight points and three assists in North Carolina's 78–67 win over Wofford.

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Coby White timeline

2018White was also awarded the 2018 USA Today's North Carolina Player of the Year.
2018White made his debut in a game against Wofford on November 6, 2018, starting at point guard, and recording eight points and three assists in North Carolina's 78–67 win over Wofford.
2024In 2024, White finished second in NBA Most Improved Player award behind Tyrese Maxey.

The world when Coby White was born

Coby White was born in 2000. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 2000

#1 song"Breathe" – Faith Hill
Top movieGladiator
Top TV showSurvivor
Best-selling bookHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – J.K. Rowling

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentTiger Woods wins 3 consecutive major championships
Top headlineContested US presidential election — Bush vs. Gore goes to Supreme Court
Technology milestoneDot-com bubble bursts
Defining fadReality TV (Survivor premieres)
Notable inventionUSB flash drive
World population6.09 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderBill Clinton
Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
U.S. population282.2M

2000 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Coby White's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	2000	2026
Gas	$1.51	$3.45/gal
Average home	$139,000	$435,000
Average income	$52,500	$67,500
Minimum wage	$5.15	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$5.39	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.33	$0.73
Population	282.2M	341 million

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