Backstroker Colin Cotter Gives Verbal Nod to South Carolina

Photo Courtesy: Colin Cotter

NEW COMMIT: Cary, N.C. native and talented backstroker Colin Cotter has pledged his verbal commitment to the University of South Carolina and will arrive in Columbia next fall.

Cotter, who owns a pair of Winter Juniors standards, does his club swimming with Marlins of Raleigh and most recently placed sixth in the 200m back and eighth in the 100m back at Greensboro Futures this past summer. Last winter, he raced both backstroke events at Juniors East before going on to finish 12th in the 200 back and 16th in the 100 back at Greensboro Sectionals.

Also competing for Green Hope High School, Cotter is a three-time North Carolina 4A State Championship finalist and has earned USA Swimming Scholastic All-American honors. He raced to sixth in the 100 back and 15th in the 200 IM during his sophomore season.

He told Swimming World:

“I’m very excited to announce my commitment to The University of South Carolina. I would like to thank my family for always supporting me, my teammates and coaches at the Marlins of Raleigh. It is a privilege to be able to train with such a hard working and motivated team. Additionally, I would like to thank Head Coach McGee Moody for giving me the opportunity to be a member of his program. From the moment I stepped on the campus at Columbia I was captivated by family atmosphere, amazing coaching staff, and strong leaders. It was in that moment I knew I couldn’t spending my next four years anywhere else. I look forward to getting to work with the team next fall and Go Cocks!”

His best times include:

50 back – 23.77
100 back – 50.31
200 back – 1:49.90
200 IM – 1:57.34

Cotter will add much-needed backstroke depth to the Gamecocks’ roster next year following the graduation of Kevin Liu and Justin Rose. He’s not in scoring range just yet at the SEC Championships, but has consistently made improvements each year.

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Amy Moore

4 years ago

Congrats Colin!

Beth Satterfield

4 years ago

Reply to Amy Moore

So excited for Colin – he is an awesome young man!!

Beth Satterfield

4 years ago

SO very thrilled for Colin!!!! He will do amazing things!! Their swim program and business school are awesome!! Awesome picture too!Congratulations to him!!!! Love to all!!!!

Bill Curlee

4 years ago

Congratulations Colin!

Rachael Anderson Ayscue

4 years ago

Congratulations Colin! Nice to see a neighborhood kid honored.

Anonymous

4 years ago

I’m so proud of you Colin!
Nana

Morgan

4 years ago

So incredibly happy for you Colin!!! I know great things are ahead for you!!! Much Love! ❤️?