University of Oklahoma Athletics
Cooper Signs With Sooners
November 14, 2022 | Men's Basketball
NORMAN – Oklahoma head men's basketball coach Porter Moser announced the signing of Kaden Cooper to the 2023 signing class Monday.
"Kaden is the type of player that can impact the game on both ends of the floor," said Moser. "His length and athleticism combined with his willingness and toughness make him have the potential to be an elite defender. Kaden's ability to go downhill, knock down shots and impact our transition game, fits us offensively. He is a young man who has constantly been improving the last several years. He wants to get better and is extremely driven to improve his game. What I loved in the recruiting process was seeing his love for the state of Oklahoma, his desire to win big at the University of Oklahoma and represent his home state."
Cooper, a 6-6 guard from Ada, Okla., is a four-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals.
He is ranked No. 44 in the ESPN100 and is joined by fellow Sooner signee Jacolb Cole, who is ranked No. 69. Cooper is the first Oklahoma signee in the top half of the ESPN100 since Trae Young was ranked No. 23 in the 2017 class.
The duo comprise back-to-back signing classes with a pair of ESPN100 signees. Cooper and Cole join 2022 ESPN100 signees Milos Uzan (No. 57) and Otega Oweh (No. 76).
Cooper attended Ada High School before transferring to The Skills Factory in Woodstock, Ga. He competed on the Adidas 3SSB Circuit for Team Trae Young and averaged 10.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks in 17 games. Cooper led the circuit in rebounds per game.
In 28 contests for The Skill Factory, he averaged 12.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest. Cooper shot 62% from the field (115-186) and 48% from deep (29-60).
"Kaden is the type of player that can impact the game on both ends of the floor," said Moser. "His length and athleticism combined with his willingness and toughness make him have the potential to be an elite defender. Kaden's ability to go downhill, knock down shots and impact our transition game, fits us offensively. He is a young man who has constantly been improving the last several years. He wants to get better and is extremely driven to improve his game. What I loved in the recruiting process was seeing his love for the state of Oklahoma, his desire to win big at the University of Oklahoma and represent his home state."
Cooper, a 6-6 guard from Ada, Okla., is a four-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals.
He is ranked No. 44 in the ESPN100 and is joined by fellow Sooner signee Jacolb Cole, who is ranked No. 69. Cooper is the first Oklahoma signee in the top half of the ESPN100 since Trae Young was ranked No. 23 in the 2017 class.
The duo comprise back-to-back signing classes with a pair of ESPN100 signees. Cooper and Cole join 2022 ESPN100 signees Milos Uzan (No. 57) and Otega Oweh (No. 76).
Cooper attended Ada High School before transferring to The Skills Factory in Woodstock, Ga. He competed on the Adidas 3SSB Circuit for Team Trae Young and averaged 10.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks in 17 games. Cooper led the circuit in rebounds per game.
In 28 contests for The Skill Factory, he averaged 12.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest. Cooper shot 62% from the field (115-186) and 48% from deep (29-60).
Kaden CooperThe Skills FactoryAda, Okla. Guard 6'6", 185 Lbs. PREP/HIGH SCHOOL: Labeled a four-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals. ... Ranked No. 44 in the ESPN100 ... Joins Jacolb Cole (No. 69) as ESPN100 signees in the 2023 signing class ... First Oklahoma signee in the top half of the ESPN100 since Trae Young in 2017 ... Attended Ada High School before transferring to The Skills Factory in Woodstock, Ga. ... Averaged 12.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest. in 28 games for The Skills Factory in 2021-22 ... Shot 62% from the field (115-186) and 48% from deep (29-60) ... Competed on the Adidas 3SSB Circuit for Team Trae Young and averaged 10.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks in 17 games. |
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