Duane Cooper facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 25, 1969 Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | Lakewood (Lakewood, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | USC (1987–1992) |
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1992–2003 |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1993 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1993–1994 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1994–1995 | Omaha Racers |
| 1995 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1995–1996 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1996–1997 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1997–1998 | Pogoń Ruda Śląska |
| 1998–1999 | Panionios |
| 1999 | Asseco Prokom Gdynia |
| 1999–2000 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2000–2001 | Pogoń Ruda Śląska |
| 2001–2002 | Znicz Pruszków |
| 2002–2003 | Polonia Warsaw |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Samuel Duane Cooper (born June 25, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard and was known for his skills on the court.
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Duane Cooper's Early Life and College Career
Duane Cooper was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He grew up loving basketball. After high school, he went to the University of Southern California (USC).
Playing for USC
At USC, Duane Cooper played for the USC Trojans basketball team from 1987 to 1992. He was a very good player. In 1992, he was even named to the First-team All-Pac-10. This means he was one of the best players in his college conference.
Duane Cooper's Professional Basketball Journey
After his successful college career, Duane Cooper became a professional basketball player. He played for teams in the NBA and other leagues.
Starting in the NBA
In 1992, Duane Cooper was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1992 NBA draft. This is a special event where NBA teams pick new players. He was the 36th player picked overall that year.
Cooper played for two years in the NBA. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns. During his time in the NBA, he played in 88 games. He averaged about 2.3 points per game.
Playing in Other Leagues
After his time in the NBA, Duane Cooper continued his professional career in other basketball leagues. He played for many different teams.
- He played for teams like the Omaha Racers and Oklahoma City Cavalry.
- He also played for the Fort Wayne Fury and Yakima Sun Kings.
- In 2000, he helped the Yakima Sun Kings win a championship in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This was a big achievement for him and his team.
Duane Cooper also played basketball in other countries. He played for teams in Poland, like Pogoń Ruda Śląska and Polonia Warsaw. He also played for Panionios in Greece. His career lasted until 2003.
External Links
- Duane Cooper's Player Bio
See also
In Spanish: Duane Cooper para niños
