Joe Cooper offers Memphis a steady, low-usage guard with passing feel and defensive flashes
In his 2023-24 Memphis stint, Cooper played limited minutes but showed useful guard traits: 2.0 assists per game, 1.7 rebounds, a 50.0% mark from three in a tiny sample, and a few disruptive defensive moments, including two steals in his debut.[4][11] He looks more like a connector than a volume scorer, with size (6-1, 180) and enough feel to keep an offense organized when asked.[4] The catch is production: his shot volume and overall scoring impact were modest, so he fits best as a depth guard who can defend, move the ball, and avoid mistakes rather than carry usage.[4][11]
