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2016-17 Men's Track & Field Roster

Marcus Cooper

  • Height 5-8
  • Weight 170
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Hillsborough, N.C.
  • High School Cedar Ridge

Biography

HIGH SCHOOL
Prepped at Cedar Ridge High School under coach Jennifer Peppin … Lettered in track and field … As a senior, he was a member of the 4x400m relay team at the regional meet, while also advancing to the finals at the conference championships where he placed eighth overall … Ranked second in the country in the triple jump … Garnered the coaches award as a junior … Also ran for the Durham Striders under coach Donnie Davis … Competed in the triple and long jumps at the region and state Olympic meets.

PERSONAL
The son of Sherry and Victor Cooper … Graduated with a 3.02 grade point average … Received academic excellence in health science … A member of the Red Cross and HOSA … An exercise science major at UNCP.

 

Historical Player Information

  • 2015-16Freshman

    Sprints/Jumps
    5'8" 170 lbs
  • 2016-17Sophomore

    Jumps
    5'8" 170 lbs