Carson Cooper
Created on 5/29/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 245
College: Michigan State
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 4/9/2004
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent playmaker for his size
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Can be too passive on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Not an elite shot blocker
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Carson Cooper is a mobile, energetic big man that played college basketball at Michigan State. He’ll need to expand his skill set offensively and be a more disciplined defender in games, but he is a player that could project into a backup center role at the NBA level.
Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s 11/27/24 Michigan State-Kansas Game via The Draftmatic
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