Sharife Cooper
Position: 1/2
Height: 185cm/6’1”
Weight: 82kg
Date of Birth: 11/06/2001
College: Auburn
Passport: USA
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Player Profile
Sharife Cooper, a dynamic point guard heralded for his electrifying playmaking ability and court vision, commands attention on the basketball court with his exceptional ball-handling skills and basketball IQ. Despite his smaller stature, Cooper compensates with lightning-quick speed and agility, enabling him to maneuver through defenses with ease and create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. His knack for threading the needle with pinpoint passes and orchestrating the offense has earned him recognition as a top-tier playmaker. While his scoring prowess and outside shooting could see improvement, Cooper's undeniable impact as a facilitator and floor general makes him a coveted asset for any team. With his potential to elevate the game of those around him, Cooper's future in basketball shines brightly, poised to leave a lasting mark at both the collegiate and professional levels.
Achievements
Nike Elite 100 Camp in St. Louis, MO -2018 (2020 First Team)
All-EYBL Offensive Player of the Year -2018
All-EYBL Second Team -2018
HS Georgia Class AAAAAAA Champion -2019
All-USA High School Boys Player of the Year -2019
HS All-USA Georgia Boys Player of the Year -2019
HS All-USA Georgia Boys First Team -2019
HS MaxPreps All-Americans Player of the Year -2019
HS MaxPreps All-Americans First Team -2019
HS MaxPreps National Junior of the Year -2019
HS MaxPreps Junior All-Americans First Team -2019
HS All-EYBL First Team -2019
Nike The Academy in Los Angeles, CA -2019
HS McDonald's All American Games -2020 (the event was canceled due to covid-19 outbreak)
MaxPreps High School All-Americans Third Team -2020
HS GHSA Georgia AAAAAAA Championship Semifinals -2020
HS ACJ.com All-Class AAAAAAA First Team -2020
HS Atlanta All-Metro Cobb County First Team -2020
HS Georgia Class AAAAAAA South All-State Co-Player of the Year (by Atlanta Journal-Constitution) -2020
HS Georgia Class AAAAAAA South All-State Team (by Atlanta Journal-Constitution) -2020
Kyle Macy Freshmen All-Americans Team -2021
SEC All-Freshman Team -2021
NABC Division I All-District 20 Second Team -2021
NBA G League Quarterfinals -2023
USBasket.com All-NBA G League Second Team -2023
Basketball Career & Stats
2016-2017: McEachern High School / Powder Springs, GA
2017-2018: Powder Springs, GA / McEachern High School
2018: AOT Running Rebels (AAU): 20.9ppg, 6.7apg, 4.8rpg, 1.4spg
2018-2019: Powder Springs, GA / McEachern High School: 28.6ppg, 8.7apg, 4.1spg
2019: AOT Running Rebels (AAU): 25.5ppg, 8.0apg, 4.5rpg, 1.5spg, 44.3FG%, 82.5FT%, 32.4 3PT% (24-74)
2019-2020: Powder Springs, GA / McEachern High School
2020-2021: Auburn University (NCAA): 12 games: 20.2ppg, 4.3rpg, 8.1apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 46.5%, 3PT: 22.8%, FT: 82.5%
2021: decided to forego his remaining eligibility in order to play professionally
2021 June: NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, IL
2021: Drafted by Atlanta Hawks (NBA,2rd(48))
2021 August: Atlanta Hawks (MGM Resorts NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, starting five): 4 games: 14.8ppg, 1.5rpg, Assists-4(7.3apg), FGP: 51.3%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 66.7%
2021-2022: $462,629: Atlanta Hawks (NBA): 12 games: 0.6ppg, played also at College Park SkyHawks (NBA G League, starting five): 35 games: 17.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 6.6apg, FGP: 47.9%, 3PT: 34.9%, FT: 84 2022: Atlanta Hawks (NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, starting five): 5 games: 4.4ppg, 1.2rpg, 4.2apg
2022-2023: Cleveland Charge (NBA G League, starting five): 45 games: 22.8ppg, 3.5rpg, 7.0apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 49.0%, 3PT: 35.1%, FT: 84.7%
2023: Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA Summer League in Las Vegas): 4 games: 13.5ppg, 2.3rpg, 3.3apg, FGP: 44.4%, 3PT: 60.0%, FT: 77.8%
2023-2024: Liaoning Flying Leopards (China-CBA)