Sharife Omar Cooper is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Liaoning Flying Leopards team of the Chinese Basketball Association.
Before turning professional, he played college basketball for the Auburn Tigers, where he was known for his excellent ball-handling skills and ability to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.
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- Full name: Shaife Omar Cooper
- Stage name: Shaife Cooper
- Date of birth: June 11, 2001
- Age: 23 years old
- Place of birth: Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American basketball guard
- Height: 1.85 m
- Parents: Katherinel Cooper and Omar Cooper
- Siblings: Te’a Cooper, Mia Cooper and Omar Cooper
- Girlfriend: Ash Kaashh
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: 1 million USD
Early life and education
Sharife Omar Cooper is an American basketball player born on June 11, 2001 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. He was born and raised by his parents, Kindall Cooper and Omar Cooper.
Shaife has two older sisters, Te’a and Mia Cooper, and a twin brother named Omar Cooper. The Phoenix Mercury drafted his sister Te’a into the 2020 WNBA draft and his sister Mia plays basketball.
Sharife attended McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, where he excelled at basketball. He then played college basketball for the Auburn Tigers. Sharife’s ethnicity is African American and he grew up in a Christian family in Newark, New Jersey.
Career
Sharife Cooper is a talented young point guard and has shown promise in the NBA. Known for his exceptional ball handling skills and playmaking ability, Cooper has made a name for himself in the league.
The Atlanta Hawks selected Cooper in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft. He signed a two-way contract with the Hawks, splitting his time between the NBA and their G League affiliate. Cooper made his NBA debut in the Hawks’ season opener against the Dallas Mavericks.
Cooper has consistently put up impressive numbers in the G League, demonstrating his skills at the professional level. On September 20, 2022, Cooper signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers but was waived on October 15. He then joined the Cleveland Charge’s training camp roster on October 24.
Cooper was named to the G League’s inaugural Next Game for the 2022–23 season, showcasing his potential. On April 1, 2024, Cooper signed with the Liaoning Flying Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
He helped the Flying Panthers win the 2024 CBA championship, posting 22 points, nine assists and six rebounds off the bench in a Game 4 championship-clinching win over the Tigers fly Xinjiang.
Thanks to his exceptional playmaking ability and good athleticism, Cooper has the potential to be a valuable asset to an NBA team. His professional basketball journey continues to be closely watched by scouts and fans alike.
Social Media
- Instagram username: @sharife.cooper
Personal life
Sharife Cooper, the basketball player, has been in a relationship with Ash Kaashh, an American socialite, model and nail artist, since November 2021. Kaashh is known for his endorsements beauty products on her social networking sites.
Net worth
Shaife Cooper’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. This number is mainly derived from his NBA salary and endorsements.
Although his career is still quite young, Cooper has shown significant potential and has established a solid financial foundation. His net worth will likely increase as he progresses in his basketball career.
