List of Coastal Carolina University alumni

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This is a list of notable people associated with Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina, United States of America.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Coastal Carolina University</span> Public university in Conway, South Carolina, US

Coastal Carolina University is a public university in Conway, South Carolina. Founded in 1954 as Coastal Carolina Junior College, and later joining the University of South Carolina System as USC Coastal Carolina, it became an independent university in 1993.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Indiana Hoosiers</span> Intercollegiate sports teams of Indiana University Bloomington

The Indiana Hoosiers are the intercollegiate sports teams and players of Indiana University Bloomington, named after the demonym for people from the state of Indiana. The Hoosiers participate in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in 24 sports and became a member of the Big Ten Conference on December 1, 1899. The school's official colors are cream and crimson.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyler Thigpen</span> American football player (born 1984)

Tyler Beckham Thigpen is a former American football quarterback. Thigpen was drafted out of Coastal Carolina University in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings.

Quinton Teal is a former American football safety. He was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina where he attended Marlboro County High School. He played college football at Coastal Carolina University. A three-time first team All-Big South winner, he holds the Big South Conference record with 17 career interceptions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Tolbert</span> American football player (born 1985)

William Michael Tolbert is an American former football fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Tolbert was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He was also a member of the Carolina Panthers, where he was a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro. He signed with the Buffalo Bills in 2017 after being released by the Panthers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Coastal Carolina Chanticleers</span> Sports teams of Coastal Carolina University

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are the athletic teams that represent Coastal Carolina University. They participate in Division I of the NCAA as a member of the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) in most sports, having joined that conference as a full but non-football member on July 1, 2016. At that time, the football team began a transition from the second-level Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) to the top-level Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The team played the 2016 season as an FCS independent, joined SBC football for the 2017 season, and became full FBS members for 2018 and beyond. A Chanticleer is a proud and fierce rooster. Before joining the SBC, the Chanticleers had been members of the Big South Conference since that league's formation in 1983. Coastal fields varsity teams in 19 sports, 8 for men and 11 for women. The university regularly competed for the Sasser Cup, the Big South's trophy for the university with the best sports program among the member institutions, winning the trophy nine times, tied with rival Liberty University.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball</span> Baseball team of Coastal Carolina University

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers baseball program has been the university's most consistent program in terms of success. Former Head Coach Gary Gilmore led the Chanticleers to 19 NCAA Regional appearances and three Super Regional appearances since being hired in 1996. The program has hosted a regional after being a #1 seed on six occasions. They have won 50+ games in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2016. The program hosted a Super Regional in 2010 and won the 2016 College World Series.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football</span> Football team of Coastal Carolina University

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football team represents Coastal Carolina University in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. The Chanticleers are members of the Sun Belt Conference, fielding its teams at the FBS level since 2017. The Chanticleers play their home games at James C. Benton Field at Brooks Stadium in Conway, South Carolina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">HTC Center</span>

HTC Center, originally known as the Student Recreation and Convocation Center, is a 3,370-seat multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. It is home to the Coastal Carolina University men's and women's basketball teams and the women's volleyball teams. The arena replaced Kimbel Arena as Coastal Carolina's basketball and volleyball home. On August 2, 2012, Horry Telephone Cooperative purchased the naming rights to the venue.

Candace Brooke Weisbrod is an American sportscaster and college basketball analyst and reporter for ESPN.

Andrew Beckwith is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tarron Jackson</span> American football player (born 1998)

Tarron Jackson is an American football defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Coastal Carolina.

Isaiah Likely is an American football tight end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Coastal Carolina and was selected by the Ravens in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Jaivon Heiligh is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Coastal Carolina. Heiligh signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2022 but was released prior to the season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeffrey Gunter</span> American football player (born 1999)

Jeffrey Gunter is a former American football defensive end who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Coastal Carolina along with N.C. State and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Silas Kelly is an American football outside linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Coastal Carolina and signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

Clayton Isbell is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at Illinois State, Utah, and Coastal Carolina before being signed by the Panthers as an undrafted free agent.

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