Koree Cotton

Position:
Guard
Ht./Wt.:
6-6 / 225
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Miami, Fla.
High School:
Miami Southridge
Prev School:
UTRGV/Jacksonville State/VMI

AWARDS/HONORS:

2026 First Team All-Southland Conference
2026 Southland Conference All-Defensive Team

2025-26 (JUNIOR AT UTRGV):

Started all 33 games for the Vaqueros, averaging 13.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Led the team in scoring and rebounds, while shooting 40.3 percent from three.
Ranked sixth in the Southland Conference with 1.2 blocks per game.
Scored in double-figures in 27 games, including seven contests of 20 or more points.
Tallied 20 points in a triple overtime contest against McNeese (3/10) in addition to a career-high 13 rebounds for his second career double-double.
Posted an 18-point performance on 4-of-6 shooting from deep against Nicholls (3/9) while also adding five assists, two blocks and two steals.
Recorded 21 points with seven rebounds on 8-of-14 shooting against Northwestern State (3/2).
Scored 10 and 12 points, respectively, in back-to-back games against East Texas A&M (2/28) and McNeese (2/23).
Shot 4-of-6 from three-point range on his way to an 18-point performance against Southeastern Louisiana (2/21).
Contributed 15 points and seven rebounds to a win over Lamar (2/16).
Tallied 15 points in back-to-back contests against Stephen F. Austin (2/14) and Nicholls (2/9).
Went 8-of-11 at the free throw line against the Lumberjacks.
Shot 7-of-11 from the floor for 21 points against New Orleans (2/7), in addition to five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals.
Scored 12 points with six rebounds against Houston Christian (2/2).
Was nearly flawless against UIW (1/31) with an 8-of-9 shooting performance for 21 points, while adding five assists.
Shot 4-of-5 for 11 points against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi with five rebounds in 16 minutes.
Tallied 16 points with two blocks, two steals and three assists against Houston Christian (1/24).
Went 7-of-8 at the free throw line on his way to a 15 point outing against Southeastern Louisiana (1/19).
Dished out a career-best seven assists against McNeese (1/17) in addition to nine points and a pair of rebounds.
Added 23 points, five rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals to a win over UIW (1/5).
Scored 12 points with seven rebounds against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (1/3).
Reached a career-high 24 points scored against New Orleans (12/29) with five made three-pointers and eight rebounds.
Nabbed nine rebounds against Lamar (12/16) in addition to 10 points scored.
Tallied 22 points with 10 rebounds against Austin Peay (12/7) for first career double-double.
Scored 11 points with eight rebounds against Stephen F. Austin (12/3).
Shot 6-of-9 for 18 points against Southwestern Adventist (11/17).
Opened the season six six points and three rebounds against Baylor (11/3).

2024-25 (SOPHOMORE AT JACKSONVILLE STATE):

Played in 36 games with 34 starts, averaging 7.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, while having a team-high 42 steals.
Scored six points with three assists and three steals against Georgia Tech (3/18) in the NIT.
Recorded four takeaways against Kennesaw State (3/8) in addition to seven points and four rebounds.
Tallied nine points, five rebounds in an overtime win against Florida International (3/1).
Scored nine points with four steals against New Mexico State (2/20).
Posted 13 points with six rebounds and three steals against Western Kentucky (2/8).
Recorded a season-high 17 points on five made three-pointers, in addition to four rebounds, two assists and a steal against Middle Tennessee (2/6).
Notched a 10-point performance against Florida International (1/30) on a pair of three pointers.
Had five takeaways with seven points and a pair of boards at Kennesaw State (1/4).
Contributed seven points , six rebounds and two blocks against Fort Valley State (12/30).
Scored eight points, six rebounds and four assists against Eastern Kentucky (12/21).
Played 18 minutes against Missouri (12/17) with three assists, two rebounds and a steal.
Shot 5-of-8 against Toledo for 13 points with four rebounds and three assists.
Helped lead team to a win over East Carolina (11/21) with 15 points on a perfect 3-of-3 shooting from deep.
Tallied 13 points and six rebounds in a win over Coastal Carolina (11/17).
Recorded 10 points with three rebounds against Air Force (11/7).
Scored 14 points in season debut with seven rebounds and three assists against LaGrange (11/4).

2023-24 (FRESHMAN AT VMI):

Made nine starts with 12 appears for VMI, averaged 12.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.
Tallied nine points with three assists on 7-of-8 from the free throw line against Longwood (12/17).
Scored 11 points with three rebounds at Radford (12/12).
Scored a season-best 21 points with four triples, two blocks and two steals at Navy (11/29).
Shot 4-of-6 from deep on his way to an 18-point performance against Clarks Summit (11/25).
Tallied 15 points and seven rebounds against Air Force (11/22).
Secured 13 points and six rebounds against Northern Arizona (11/18).
Had a 10-point performance with a pair of three-pointers against South Carolina (11/13).
Tallied 17 points with four rebounds against Christendom (11/9).
Scored seven points with three rebounds in his collegiate debut against Richmond (11/6).

HIGH SCHOOL/PREP:

Averaged 19.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game as a junior.
Was named to the All_Dade Second Team and was a nominee for Mr. Miami Basketball as a junior.