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Atlantic 10 Basketball: In-depth look at George Mason transfer Devon Cooper

By Bryan Mauro

FAIRFAX, VA - FEBRUARY 24: Jordan Miller #11 of the George Mason Patriots is introduced before a college basketball game against the George Washington Colonials at Eagle Bank Arena on February 24, 2021 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
FAIRFAX, VA - FEBRUARY 24: Jordan Miller #11 of the George Mason Patriots is introduced before a college basketball game against the George Washington Colonials at Eagle Bank Arena on February 24, 2021 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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De’Von Cooper Morehead State Eagles (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
De’Von Cooper Morehead State Eagles (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

Why you should know DeVon Cooper

Cooper has something that a new team desperately needs and that is experience. He was a starter on the Morehead State team that made the NCAA tournament last season and he was a key piece to what they were trying to do on offense. As Cooper begins his journey in Fairfax, he is already going to have a leg up on pieces of this roster. He is one of three transfers on the Patriots roster and all three transfers played for NCAA tournament teams.

Outside of his experience, the Patriots are going to get a player who can run the offense. In addition to running the offense, Cooper is arguably the best shooter on this roster as he shot 37% from deep a year ago. He really showed what he could do from deep when he buried 5 out of 8 three-pointers and scored 21 points in the NCAA tournament against West Virginia. He is going to provide a calming presence on the floor and going to be one of the guys that new coach English is going to be able to rely on to get him a basket when he needs one.

Anyone who followed the Ohio Valley knows how good of a conference it was last year and Cooper was able to secure a spot as a second-team all OVC as well as a spot on the OVC all-tournament team. He is a good rebounder and good passer from both guard positions. He will provide coach English with a lot of positional flexibility in the backcourt. He can run the point, play the off-guard, and in the case that George Mason wants to play small he can play the wing.

Given his ability, experience, and positional flexibility it is likely that Cooper doesn’t leave the floor much and averages more or close to the 31 minutes per game he received last year.

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