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2022 Men's Cross Country

Samir Koko

  • Year Graduate Student
  • Hometown Alcoa, Tenn.
  • High School Alcoa HS
  • Major Masters in Business Administration

Biography

Parents' namesPoulus Koko/Souna Janaba
Siblings' namesEzekiel, Yohana, Jibriel, James
Any family members play collegiate sports? If so, where did they play?Yohana- ETSU track and field/Ezekiel-Maryville College football
BirthdayAugust 16
Intended MajorAccounting
High School Athletic AccomplishmentsState qualifier in all 4 years of cross country, 7th place in 2017 state championship race(individual placing), state qualifier junior and senior year in track, 3rd place in 3200-meter 2018 state championship race, 3rd place in 4x8 relay 2018 state championship race
High School Coaches NamePam Haggard
Favorite Bible VersePhillipians 4:6
Favorite Quote"If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb
Career AspirationsComplete Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and possibly going to grad school and obtaining a CPA license
Role ModelMo Farah
HobbiesHaving a good time with friends
Most Respected Sports FigureKobe Bryant
Why you chose Milligan College?Friendly environment and I know that I will get a good education if I play my cards right
What are your pre-game rituals?Listening to music and trying to focus on what's before me
Favorite FoodAsian food

Historical Player Information

  • 2018Freshman

  • 2019Sophomore

  • 2020Junior

  • 2021Senior

  • 2022Graduate Student