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 Teon Beckett and Howie Davenport, members of the men's basketball team, as well as Tanesha Stenson and Tiffani Stephens, members of the women's basketball team.
Name: Teon Beckett
Sport: Men’s basketball
Position: Guard
Hometown: Forest City, NC
Year: Senior
Major: Sociology
Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker because of the immediate connection I had with the coach and teammates on my visit.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? My best memory would be the day I agreed to come to Coker.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Hanging out with teammates
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Baseball
Favorite class: Any of my sociology classes.
Favorite professor: Dr. Hyman
Plans after graduation: I would like to play professional basketball.
Favorite movie: Seven Pounds
Favorite type of music: Hip Hop and R&B
Favorite food: Baked macaroni and cheese
Favorite sports team: Miami Heat
Favorite color: Green
Favorite TV show: Law & Order
Most prized possession: My phone
What is something people may not know about you? My real name is Taiquon.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Teon. My sister couldn’t pronounce my real name when we were little, so she started calling me Teon for some odd reason and it stuck.
One word that describes you: Goofy
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Name: Howie Davenport
Sport: Men’s basketball
Position: Forward
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Year: Redshirt sophomore
Major: Business administration
Why did you choose Coker? Because the Coker campus is close to Charlotte, and I liked coach Schmotzer.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? The triple overtime win against Barton College last season.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Homecoming and Bandfest weekends.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Men’s golf
Favorite class: Microeconomics
Favorite professor: Dr. Stevano
Plans after graduation: I would like to manage or own a golf course.
Favorite movie: Caddyshack
Favorite type of music: Rap
Favorite food: Anything cajun
Favorite sports team: Charlotte Bobcats
Favorite color: Navy blue
Favorite TV show: The Walking Dead
Most prized possession: My golf clubs
What is something people may not know about you? I used to be an art major and do have an artistic side.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? How Sauce, not sure how I got it though.
One word that describes you: Obnoxious
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Name: Tanesha Stenson
Sport: Women’s basketball
Position: Guard
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Year: Junior
Major: Physical Education & Sport Studies
Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker to be part of the women’s basketball team.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? My best memory at Coker would be hitting the game-winning shot against Queens University of Charlotte.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Volunteering at the breast cancer walk would be my best non-athletic memory.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Women’s volleyball
Favorite class: Introduction to Technology in Physical Education
Favorite professor: Dr. Parker
Plans after graduation: I would like to go to graduate school and pursue my master’s degree.
Favorite movie: Think Like a Man
Favorite type of music: Gospel
Favorite food: Hot wings
Favorite sports team: Los Angeles Lakers
Favorite color: Red
Favorite TV show: Good Luck Charlie
Most prized possession: Photo collage of me and my son.
What is something people may not know about you? I have a 2-year-old-son.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Killa T. I got the name from one of my teammates in high school.
One word that describes you: Survivor
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Name: Tiffani Stephens
Sport: Women’s basketball
Position: Forward/center
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Year: Junior
Major: Biology
Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker because of the small campus atmosphere and my coaches.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? My best athletic memory would be when we beat Pfeiffer University last year.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Spending time with friends
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Women’s soccer
Favorite class: Studies in New Media
Favorite professor: Dr. Cuppett
Plans after graduation: I would like to continue my basketball career overseas, but if that doesn’t happen I want to pursue my master’s.
Favorite movie: Step Up 2: The Streets
Favorite type of music: R&B
Favorite food: Spanish
Favorite sports team: Chicago Bulls! Derrick Rose for President!
Favorite color: Red
Favorite TV show: American Horror Story
Most prized possession: My basketball plaques
What is something people may not know about you? I am a huge oldies music fan.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Tiff. It’s just a nickname derived from my full name.
One word that describes you: Undefined