TJ Cope brings size, efficient scoring, and late-season momentum to the Privateers
Cope is a 6-foot-7 junior guard who gives New Orleans a rare blend of perimeter size and efficient shot-making, averaging 8.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game in the 2025-26 season while posting a 55.3% field-goal rate and a 56.3 true-shooting mark. He has shown real upside as a momentum scorer, including a seven-game double-figure stretch and a 21-point outburst at Memphis, and his frame plus dunk-finishing make him more than a spot-up wing. He looks like a useful fit for a team that wants a versatile, low-ego connector who can score without needing heavy volume.
