Rodney Cooper facts for kids
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| Free agent | |
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| Shooting guard / small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 20, 1993 Hurtsboro, Alabama, U.S. |
| High school | Russell County (Seale, Alabama) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Alabama (2011–2015) |
| NBA Draft | 2015 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2015 | Gigantes del Estado de México |
| 2016 | Maine Red Claws |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Rodney Cooper was born on March 20, 1993. He is an American former professional basketball player. He played for teams like the Maine Red Claws. This team is part of the NBA G League. Rodney also played college basketball for the University of Alabama.
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Playing for Alabama University
After high school, Rodney went to the University of Alabama. He played basketball for their team, the Alabama Crimson Tide. In his last year, he scored about 11 points per game. He also grabbed almost 4 rebounds per game. Over his whole college career, he scored 1,122 points! He was even named Alabama's best defensive player.
Starting His Professional Career
Rodney Cooper was not chosen in the 2015 NBA draft. But he still became a professional player. In August 2015, he signed with a team in Hungary called Soproni KC. He was one of eight new players in that league.
Later in 2015, he moved to Mexico. He joined the Gigantes del Estado de México team. There, he played three games. He averaged 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. He also made 1.7 steals per game.
Joining the NBA G League
In December 2016, Rodney joined the Maine Red Claws. This team is part of the NBA Development League. It's now called the NBA G League. He played his first game with them on December 1, 2016. The Red Claws won that game against the Erie BayHawks.
In 2018, Rodney was chosen in the G League Draft. He was picked by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. This team is connected to the Houston Rockets.
Life Outside Basketball
Rodney Cooper studied Business Marketing at the University of Alabama. His parents are Richard and Rosemary Cooper.
In July 2022, Rodney started his own company called VitaEra. This company makes powdered drinks for hydration. He has worked with the Birmingham Bulls, a sports team. He also helps several high schools in Alabama. He provides them with his special hydration drinks.
See also
In Spanish: Rodney Cooper para niños
