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Cooper

Cynthia Thomas Cooper

  • Class
    1995
  • Induction
    2010
  • Sport(s)
    Basketball

879 career points and 819 career assists

Four-year starter for Sports Hall of Fame coach Johnny Jacumin

All-South Atlantic Conference performer two years

Record-holder for assists in a career in the South Atlantic Conference

Bulldogs advanced to post-season play each year; team compiled a four-year
record of 87-27

Top 10 in NCAA in assists as junior (7.2 assists per game) and senior (9.3 assists
per game); led SAC in assists both seasons

As a senior, Thomas led Wingate to 25-6 record and NCAA Elite Eight berth

As a junior, Thomas helped Bulldogs finish 27-2 and advance to NCAA Sweet 16

Successful high school and AAU coach
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