Jujuan Cooley facts for kids
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| No. 22 – BC Mureș | |
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 31, 1982 Flint, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Flint Southwestern (Flint, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Indiana Tech (2003–2005) |
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2005–present |
JuJuan Laray Cooley is an American basketball player. He was born on January 31, 1982, in Flint, Michigan. JuJuan played as a Point guard. He is well-known for playing six years in Romania for the BC Mureș team.
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JuJuan Cooley's Basketball Journey
JuJuan Cooley started his basketball career in college. He played for the Indiana Tech Warriors from 2003 to 2005. He was a key player for his team.
Playing Pro Basketball
After college, JuJuan began his professional career. In the 2005-2006 season, he played for Liberty Seguros Casa Branca in Brazil. He scored many points for his team.
From 2006 to 2012, JuJuan played for BC Mureș in Romania. He was a very important player for them. He played in the Romanian Division 1 league. In 2009, he thought about trying out for the NBA Development League in the United States.
JuJuan's Achievements
JuJuan Cooley earned several awards during his career. In 2005, he was named a NAIA 1st Team All-American. This is a big honor for college players.
He was also chosen for the Romanian All-Star Game twice. This happened in 2007 and 2008. In 2009, he led the Romanian league in assists. That same year, he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Romanian All-Star Game.
Life Beyond the Court
JuJuan Cooley is also very smart off the court. He graduated from Indiana Tech in 2005. He earned a degree in Business Administration. He graduated with magna cum laude, which means "with great honor." He also received honors from the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.
When he's not playing basketball, JuJuan enjoys different hobbies. He likes playing video games and working with computers. He also enjoys watching movies.
