The Coop: Ep. 5 | 4x All-SEC Center Alaina Coates Discusses Her Non-Profit Foundation & Pro Basketball Career

Alaina Coates joins host Olivia Thompson on today's episode of The Coop. Coates outlines her efforts in giving back to the community through her non profit foundation and gives insight to her successful career at South Carolina and as a professional player. Learn more about the Alaina Coates FAAM Foundation: https://www.alainacoatesfoundation.org/ Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/1801-media-launched-as-south-carolinas-groundbreaking-athlete-driven-content-network FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_t=8pfUgKSqRAo&_r=1 ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEhYGa2x1xUumNMa-3QC6A CHAPTERS 00:00-Intro 03:38-Non Profit 12:19-Early Career 26:40-Recruiting Process 35:59-College Transition 39:35-Carolina Career 54:22-Pro Career