The 2021 NBA Draft is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 29th in Brooklyn. As that date continues to draw closer, the hype surrounding the incoming rookie class will only intensify. Draft night always marks an evening of newfound hope for the future. Franchise goals can range from rounding out a contending roster to drafting a cornerstone player for the future. Among the highly-rated prospects in this year’s NBA Draft is point guard Sharife Cooper out of Auburn.
The following is a complete Sharife Cooper NBA Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection.
Sharife Cooper Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection
Sharife Cooper
Position: Point Guard
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 180 lbs.
Age: 19
College: Auburn
Sharife Cooper 2020-21 Stats
- Games Played: 12
- Points: 20.2
- Rebounds: 4.3
- Assists: 8.1
- Field Goal Percentage: 39.1%
- 3-Point Field Goal Percentage: 22.8%
- Free Throw Percentage: 82.5%
- Steals: 1.0
- Blocks: 0.3
- Turnovers: 4.2
Sharife Cooper Highlights
Sharife Cooper Draft Profile
Strengths
Cooper is one of, if not the best, passer in the 2021 NBA Draft. He is able to utilize a wide variety of dribble moves that allow him to slip by defenders and get to the rim where he can finish with both hands. Sharife Cooper also displays potential for improved shooting numbers. He will one day be more than capable of running an NBA offense.
Weaknesses
Cooper may have shot well from the free-throw line, but his three-point shooting leaves much to be desired. Cooper is a supremely talented passer, but he can get himself in trouble with risky passes.
Pro Comparison
Rajon Rondo, Ish Smith, Sebastian Telfair
Sharife Cooper Draft Projection
All 2021 NBA Draft projections are taken from the latest Bleacher Report mock draft by Jonathan Wasserman.
Sharife Cooper is currently projected to be drafted by the Houston Rockets at No. 23 overall.
