Cobra Spotlight- Aubrey Daniel & Trey James, Men'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 Aubrey Daniel and Trey James, members of the men's basketball team.
Name: Aubrey Daniel
Sport: Men’s basketball
Position: Guard
Hometown: Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Year: Junior
Major: Business administration with a concentration in sports management
Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker because Coach Schmotzer and I had a very good relationship. Also, when I came here on my visit I fell in love with the school instantly.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? My best memory is our first home game. It was so packed and alive in the DeLoach Center. Our student section has been very disturbing for other teams; and it’s a great atmosphere to play in. It’s very amazing to be a part of something so special.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? My Chinese class
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Baseball
Favorite class: Chinese
Favorite professor: Ye Li
Plans after graduation: attend grad school
Favorite movie: Hardball
Favorite type of music: Rap
Favorite food: Cereal
Favorite sports team: I don’t really have a favorite team, but my favorite player is Lebron James.
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite TV show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Most prized possession: My car
What is something people may not know about you? I eat cereal each and every day and sometimes 3 times a day. I feel that if I don’t eat cereal I won’t have a good day.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? No
One word that describes you: Goofy
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Name: Trey “TJ” James
Sport: Men’s basketball
Position: Forward
Hometown: Darlington, S.C.
Year: Junior
Major: Computer Science
Why did you choose Coker? It’s a nice size campus that is close to home where I can play in front of my family.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? My best memory at Coker athletic related is seeing Coach Schmotzer dance.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? I’d play men’s lacrosse
Favorite class: Chinese
Favorite professor: Dr. Ye Li
Plans after graduation: Continue playing basketball overseas or starting my own business working with computers and technology.
Favorite movie: Little Rascals
Favorite type of music: Rap & Hip-Hop
Favorite food: BBQ chicken
Favorite sports team: Philadelphia Eagles & New York Knicks
Favorite color: Green
Favorite TV show: SpongeBob SquarePants
Most prized possession: My shoes
What is something people may not know about you? I have a lazy eye
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? My nickname is Trey; it’s a short name for my middle name Trevon.
One word that describes you: Unique