
Marquez Cooper brings efficient scoring punch and veteran guard toughness to New Orleans
Cooper is the type of guard who can tilt a lineup: as a transfer to New Orleans, he arrives with a proven scoring résumé, including 21.4 points per game while shooting 48.9% from the floor and nearly 75% at the line in his previous season, plus 5.7 rebounds per game for added backcourt physicality.[1][2] His value goes beyond points—he projects as a high-usage, efficient creator who can attack, finish, and compete on the glass, making him a strong fit for a team that needs an immediate offensive engine with toughness and production.[1][2]