North Carolina Wesleyan University

Chantoni Grant enters his fourth year as the Director of eSports at North Carolina Wesleyan. A 2020 graduate of N.C. Wesleyan, Grant brings a wealth of knowledge and playing experience as the head coach of the Bishop eSports program.
 
In the fall of 2019, Grant, with the help of 2011 Wesleyan graduate Desiree Driver, started the Bishop Gaming Association (BGA) student organization and served as its president. The BGA is dedicated to promoting the culture of gaming, media, and entertainment by providing experiences, advice, awareness, and resources to students interested in exploring and growing in these fields. The program flourished, becoming the largest group on campus with 136 members. In 2020, the BGA received the Organization of the Year award from NC Wesleyan Student Affairs.
 
Grant pursued a master's degree in Entertainment Business at Full Sail University in 2020. During his time at Full Sail, he further demonstrated his dedication to the eSports industry by joining the esteemed Armada stream team in 2021. His expertise and insights earned him an invitation as a panelist at the Full Sail Hall of Fame XII, where he shared his experiences and perspectives on topics such as "Careers in eSports," "Working with eSports Teams," and "Black Gamers Do Exist."
 
During his semi-pro playing career, Grant competed in the ADBA (Amateur Development Basketball Association) and UHL (Ultimate Hoop League) in NBA 2K. In 2019, he won a championship (Season 1), was a finalist (Season 2), and earned the titles of assist leader (Season 3) and Most Improved Player (Season 3) in the ADBA. In 2023, Grant was a finalist (Season 1), won assist leader (Season 3), and won a championship (Season 5) in the UHL.
 
Grant has collaborated with organizations such as eUnited, contributing to the success of the Raleigh Halo Event. He was also invited as a guest speaker on D13 Radio, showcasing his ability to inspire and educate others with his extensive knowledge of the eSports industry.
 
In the fall of 2022, the Bishop eSports program clinched the ECAC Fall NBA 2K championship. Additionally, under Grant's leadership, the eSports program has seen significant success in various eSports competitions:
 
- Second place in Galaxy Con (Richmond) Street Fighter 6
- Second place in Tekken 8 Battle of the Forest eSports
- Three-time finalist in ECAC Fortnite Duos
- Two-time third place in Battle of the Forest eSports
- Two-time third place in ECAC 3v3 NBA 2K
- Final Four in NBA 2K24 3v3 Open Qualifier