steady two-way Lindenwood guard with late-game poise
In the 2025-26 season, Mekhi Cooper has been a do-it-all junior guard for Lindenwood, averaging 6.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists while starting 33 games, and he has shown he can swing real games with a clutch go-ahead bucket to beat UT Martin 75-74.[2][4][7][15] The best part of his profile is the combo of composure, playmaking, and toughness: he can run offense, chip in on the glass, and give you competitive minutes every night, with a track record of a 2024-25 season that included 5.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.[1]
