The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at Austin Harper, a member of the men's basketball team.
Name: Austin Harper
Sport: Men’s Basketball
Position: Forward
Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C.
Year: Senior
Major: Mathematics
Why did you choose Coker? It isn’t too close or too far away from home.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? The run we made in the conference tournament my sophomore year.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Winning Homecoming King this year.
Favorite class: U.S. History
Favorite professor: Dr. Paul Dostert
Plans after graduation: I want to play professionally overseas or go to grad school for engineering.
Favorite movie: Gladiator
Favorite type of music: I like all types of music.
Favorite food: Mexican
Favorite professional sports team: I don’t really like professional sports.
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite TV show: The Walking Dead
Most prized possession: My iPhone
What is something people may not know about you? I enjoy fishing, golfing and being outside.