Prospect Spotlight: Oretha Cooper (2019)
Everyone loves a dynamic point guard. Here in Michigan, we are lucky to be able to see some very talented players at that position. Oretha Cooper Oretha Cooper PG Taylor | 2019 State MI is a skilled lead guard in…
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Continue ReadingEveryone loves a dynamic point guard. Here in Michigan, we are lucky to be able to see some very talented players at that position. Oretha Cooper Oretha Cooper PG Taylor | 2019 State MI is a skilled lead guard in the senior class. She attends Taylor High School and is poised to have a big season.
Cooper is a skilled athlete that fans and college coaches will want to take a look at. First of all, she is a true leader. Cooper takes pride in her ability to run the show and make sure the offense runs smoothly. She is an aggressive player who likes to attack the basket. Cooper is a solid finisher through contact, and her attacking style opens the floor for her teammates as well. Defensively, Cooper is a difference maker. She likes to play in the face of the ball handler and looks for opportunities to create turnovers.
Oretha Cooper Oretha Cooper PG Taylor | 2019 State MI has been hard at work preparing to make her last high school season a successful one. She has worked to improve her ball handling skills, with the understanding that they facilitate her offensive game. Cooper has stayed in the gym, taking advantage of every chance to get better. She has spent time in the weight room getting stronger and focused on practicing at game speed.
Cooper is prepared to accomplish all of her goals. She wants to top her career high of 31 points. Cooper also hopes to get recruited to play the game she loves, and maybe even earn a scholarship. Her team goals are simple: Improve and win more games. She knows that in order for that to happen, the team must have better communication and always be on the same page. On a personal level, Cooper wants to remain stress free and enjoy her senior season with her team.
Oretha Cooper Oretha Cooper PG Taylor | 2019 State MI should have value to a coach at the next level. She understands that as a newcomer to a college program, she would need to learn from the veterans. Cooper would bring her aggressive and competitive nature to the floor. She would provide a college team with a player who truly understands what basketball is all about: Becoming a better individual and valuing the team experience.
“Who motivates me the most are all the people that I considered as my coach. All might not be coaching me at once, but I always learned what they taught me as their player. Although they could be hard on me, but that’s what I want. Because they always said to me that they can see me make it one day and that inspires me to push myself even harder.” – Oretha Cooper Oretha Cooper PG Taylor | 2019 State MI