Merkezefendi inks Sharife Cooper, ex Liaoning FL

Sharife Cooper

Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediyesi Basket Denizli (BSL) signed 23-year old American guard Sharife Cooper (185cm-82kg-2001, college: Auburn) for upcoming 2024-25 season. Cooper played last season at Liaoning Flying Leopards in Chinese CBA league. In 7 games he had 11.6ppg, 2.3rpg and 3.3apg. He helped them to win the league title. Cooper also spent pre-season at the Cavaliers in NBA.
Three years ago he was drafted by Atlanta Hawks (NBA) in second round (48th overall). The former Auburn University standout is in his fourth season in pro basketball.
He has played previously professionally in other USA teams and NBA G League (College Park SkyHawks and Cleveland Charge).
Cooper was voted to SEC All-Freshman Team back in 2021.

Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediyesi Basket Denizli roster for 2024-25:

Guards:
Ben McLemore
Muhaymin Mustafa
Arca Tuluoglu
Isaiah Reese
Sharife Cooper

Forwards:
Tyler Cook
Berke Aygunduz
Vrenz Bleijenbergh

Centers:
Ayberk Olmaz
Ismail Karabilen
Simi Shittu

Coach: Zafer Aktas



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