From the Sidelines: Cumberland Academy’s Chadarien Daniels

Published 10:00 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2020

With spring sports being canceled, the Tyler Morning Telegraph wants to profile East Texas seniors in those sports in a feature called “From the Sidelines”. If you’re an East Texas senior who competes in a spring sport and would like to be featured, fill out the following questionnaire and send it to sports@tylerpaper.com, along with a photo. Today’s featured male athlete is Cumberland Academy’s Chadarien Daniels.

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Name: Chadarien Daniels

School: Cumberland Academy High School

Parents names: Marquie and Chastity Daniels, Vanesia Thompson

Brothers/sisters: Nakyrin, Dezmond, Tovoris, Selah and Chosen

Sports you play: Basketball

Favorite high school sports memory: Making it to the playoffs

Plans after high school (if college, what schools are you considering and what do you plan to major in?): I was considering going to Texas A&M Kingsville, because I got accepted. I am a part of the TJC promise, so I will attend TJC for about a year and then transfer to another college to become a petroleum engineer.

Favorite song: Catch Up by G Herbo and Chief Keef

Favorite food: Burgers

Favorite TV show: Boondocks

Favorite movie: Friday

Who are your role models? My dad, my big brother and G Herbo

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? My dad and Coach B (Brian Crawford) taught me life lessons.

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Sembritzky

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In a Lamborghini

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I miss my big brother.

What will you miss most about high school sports? The open gyms were live.