Virginia Lottery is the proud sponsor of the series UMW Athletics Inside the Nest. Our latest feature is of men's basketball 1,000-point scorer, senior guard Da'Sahwn Cook!

Name: Da'Shawn Cook
Sport: Men's basketball
Hometown: Williamsburg, VA
Major: Communications and Digital Studies undergrad & Education Masters 

Favorite Class:
Public Speaking 

Favorite Professor:
Dr. McCall

Favorite part about being a UMW student-athlete:
The relationships I've gained over the years with each of my teammates. 

Favorite thing to do in Fredericksburg:
Eating downtown 

Fun fact about me:
I'm a twin brother.

Favorite UMW memory:
Playing in Ron Rosner arena

What has playing at UMW meant to you:
It has meant everything. I have experienced so much and gained life long friendships competing at UMW.

Post-graduate plans:
I want to continue my career with basketball in hopes of playing pro overseas or in the states. 

I would like to thank:
I would like to thank my family for always pushing me and keeping me on the right track. 

What is your favorite memory of competing as a student-athlete at UMW?
All the practices and games I've played in. I have so many great memories doing those things it's hard to just pick one.