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 Jalen Watson, a member of the men's basketball team.

Name: Jalen Watson

Sport: Men’s Basketball

Position: Forward

Hometown: Allenhurst, Ga.

Year: Senior

Major: History

Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker because it is a family-oriented institution

What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Probably my first home game at Coker.

What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Meeting everyone around campus

Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? I would have to say wrestling

Favorite class: Can’t choose one, they all stand out to me.

Favorite professor: I love all my professors

Plans after graduation: Depends on where basketball takes me, but I see myself being a substitute teacher.

Favorite movie: Saving Private Ryan

Favorite type of music: R&B

Favorite food: Any seafood rice

Favorite sports team: Boston Celtics and Oakland Raiders

Favorite color: Black

Favorite TV show: SportsCenter

Most prized possession: My family