2017-18 - SOPHOMORE
» Appeared in 23 games, starting the first six contests of the season.
» Averaged 1.2 points and 1.5 rebounds. Also set career-highs in assists (9) and steals (5).
» Tallied a season-high six points twice.
» In a season opening win over Toccoa Falls on November 11, finished with six points on a perfect 2-of-2 mark on three-pointers, a career-high seven rebounds and a career-best four assists.
» Had six points, five rebounds and two assists at James Madison on November 22.
2016-17 - FRESHMAN
» Appeared in 11 games, logging 5.2 minutes per game off the bench for the Mountaineers.
» Averaged 1.5 points and shot 33.3 percent (6-for-18) from the field.
» Scored first career points at Tennessee (Nov. 15) on 1-for-2 shooting from the field.
» Scored a career-high seven points in a home win over Montreat College (Dec. 11) on 3-for-6 shooting from the floor.
» Finished the year with four assists, two steals and just three turnovers.
HIGH SCHOOL
» Graduated from Hayesville High School in Hayesville, N.C.
» Was coached by his father, Michael, and was a four-time all-conference, three-time all-state, two-time all-district and three-time all-WNC student-athlete.
» Participated in North Carolina/South Carolina All-Star Game
» Averaged 19.0 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game through his senior season.
» Named Most Valuable Player during the 2014 Battle of the States, while also being named all-tournament in 2012 and 2013.
» Earned all-tournament honors for his play at the 2014 Coaches vs. Cancer tournament.
» Named Hayesville High School Athlete of the Year on two occasions, Asheville Citizen News MVP and Asheville Citizen 1A/2A Major Sport Athlete of the Year.
PERSONAL
» Full name is Zachary Stephen Cottrell
» Born on September 5, 1997 (20 years old)
» Son of Jenny and Michael Cottrell
» Has one brother, Josh
» Father, Michael, played basketball at Lenoir-Rhyne. Uncle, Todd Cottrell, played football at Western Carolina and aunt, Laura Cottrell, played basketball at Clemson.
» Majoring in management
