Coby White's Home Debut: A Blessing from Roy Williams

0:00For the Charlotte Hornets, it's March 1st. Here's what's happening. Kobe White made his long awaited home debut for the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 26-year-old guard put on a show, scoring 20 points with three rebounds and one assist in just 21 minutes off the bench. It helped lead to a solid 109-93 victory. Earlier in the week, White had debuted with a team on February 24 against his old squad, the Chicago Bulls. Now back in his home state of North Carolina, after seven years away, he's spitting right in as Charlotte improves to three wins in a row. What made the night extra special was a surprise visit from White's former college coach, retired Roy Williams from the University of North Carolina. Williams sat court side, showing support for his old player from Goldsboro, North Carolina. White called the moment a true blessing in his post-game comments. He revealed Williams had texted him the night before about coming, and their bond has stayed strong through trades and tough times.

1:02White said it's bigger than basketball, with the legendary coach always checking in. The Hornets are rolling now with White in the mix, ending his rough months on a high note. Fans are excited to see the hometown hero shine back where it all started. This CNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds, built for listening and bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.