Cobra Spotlight- Tanesha Stenson, Women's Basketball

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: 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