Nebraska Men’s Basketball Scoops up Air Force Transfer Will Cooper

Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s basketball fans can celebrate the addition of a new homegrown talent to the lineup, as coach Fred Hoiberg announced Friday that former Air Force Academy standout Will Cooper has signed with the team.

“We were familiar with Will as he was in our camps in high school and he has a lot of potential. He can space the floor with his shooting and has good size on the wing. Will took advantage of his opportunities at Air Force late in the season and played at a high level for a freshman in a very good conference. As we have built our culture over the last three seasons, we have been fortunate to add transfers such as Sam Griesel and Josiah Allick who understand what it means to play back home and play for Nebraska, and I know that Will is excited to represent the Huskers.”

Getting to Know Will Cooper

Standing tall at 6-foot-6 and 210 pounds, Cooper joins the Huskers after spending his freshman year at the Air Force Academy. He averaged 5.3 points and 1.8 rebounds per game, with his production increasing significantly during Mountain West Conference play:

• 5.3 points and 1.8 rebounds per game overall
• 6.2 points per game in Mountain West Conference matchups, while shooting 48% from the field, 46% from 3, and 83% from the line

Over the final six games of his freshman season, Cooper averaged 11.8 points per game, sinking 52% of his shots, including 14 of 30 from the 3-point range. He logged four double-digit scoring games, including a 21-point effort that featured a career-high six 3-pointers against Fresno State.

From High School Sensation to Nebraska Hog

Before embarking on his collegiate career, Cooper was a standout at Millard South High School under Coach Tim Leuschen. Despite battling injuries during his junior and senior years, he still managed impressive averages of 16.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game as a senior. Previously, he had averaged 10.7 points per game as a sophomore and connected on 53 3-pointers.

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Cooper helped Millard South reach the 2021 Class A State Tournament during his freshman campaign, where he contributed to his team’s success with strong shooting performances.

Prospects for the Future

As coach Hoiberg continues to shape the Cornhuskers roster, the addition of Will Cooper brings another homegrown talent who understands Nebraska basketball and the expectations that come with playing in Lincoln. His potential as a floor-spacer and strong shooting ability should provide an exciting dynamic to the team’s offensive attack.

Stay tuned to 247Sports.News for more updates on the Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s basketball team as they continue to build their roster for the upcoming season.