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Marcus Cooper

• Previous School: Vincennes University
• Hometown: Dalton, Ga.
• Height: 5-11
• Weight: 160
• Birthdate: April 12
• Major: Physical Education
• Intended Profession: High School Basketball Coach
• Before Union: Cooper played one semester at Vincennes University and due to an early season injury, sought a medical red-shirt. Cooper was rated the No. 1 point guard as both a high school junior and senior in the state of Georgia. He played his high school basketball at Southeast Whitfield High School in Dalton, Georgia. As a senior, he led his team to a 24-3 record while averaging 19 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and four steals. He was named first team All-State in both his junior and senior seasons and was an honorable mentioned McDonald’s All-American.

News Release(s)

• 3/11/2004 - Four Union Bulldogs Received Honors from the TranSouth
• 1/7/2003 - Union Signs Former Georgia High School Standout

Member of the Following Team(s)

2005-2006 Men's Basketball

• Number: 5
• Class: Junior
• Position: G
• 2004…played and started in 31 games. Marcus averaged 33.5 minutes per game, compiling 7.5 points, 3.9 assists and an outstanding 43 percent three-point shooting percentage in that time. 2003…played in all 33 games, averaging 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 25.4 minutes of average playing time.

2004-2005 Men's Basketball

• Number: 5
• Class: Sophomore
• Position: G

• Coach’s Comments. Marcus has everything you look for in a point guard. He is the quickest player on our team and sees the floor extremely well. He makes everyone on our team a better player.

  Union Career. (‘03-’04)...averaged 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game...started at point guard most of the season...was named to the TranSouth All-Freshman team.

  Before Union. Marcus played one semester at Vincennes University and due to an early season injury, sought a medical red-shirt. Marcus was rated the No. 1 point guard as both a high school junior and senior in the state of Georgia. He played his high school basketball at Southeast Whitfield High School in Dalton, Georgia. As a senior, he led his team to a 24-3 record while averaging 19 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and four steals. He was named first team All-State in both his junior and senior seasons and was an honorable mentioned McDonald’s All-American.

2003-2004 Men's Basketball

• Number: 5
• Class: Freshman
• Position: G
• Marcus will also begin his playing career as a Bulldog after a semester of practice with the team...Marcus transferred to Union last Christmas from Vincennes University after missing the previous year to an injury...has rehabbed an is back at full strength...will be a big addition to the point guard position with his speed and scoring ability.
  Coach's Comments...Marcus has everything you look for in a point guard. He is the quickest player on our team and sees the floor extremely well. He will make everyone on our team a better player.
  Before Union...Marcus played one semester at Vincennes University and due to an early season injury, has sought a medical red-shirt, and now has transferred to Union to complete his college career&Marcus was rated the No. 1 point guard as both a junior and senior in the state of Georgia...played his high school basketball at Southeast Whitfield High School in Dalton, Georgia. As a senior, he led his team to a 24-3 record while averaging 19 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and 4 steals. He was named first team All-State in both his junior and senior seasons...was an honorable mentioned McDonald's All-American.

Photo Gallery

01/11/07 - Bulldog Marcus Cooper heads downcourt in a game against Mid-Continent University (Ky.) (ID: 6821) - Matthew Diggs Large | X-Large	11/4/06 - Senior Ben Frederick helps up Senior Marcus Cooper during the Olivet Nazarene game on November 4. (ID: 6336) - Holly Gushee Large | X-Large	02/18/06 - Marcus Cooper makes the pass while being closely guarded by a Mountain State defender. (ID: 4715) - Heather Phillips Large | X-Large	02/13/06 - Marcus Cooper (5) goes up for the jumpshot while being guarded by two Cumberland defenders. (ID: 4593) - Brad Moore Large | X-Large
02/11/06 - Marcus Cooper (5) brings the ball down the sideline during Union's win over crosstown rival Lambuth. (ID: 5002) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	03/8/05 - Marcus Cooper (5) drives past a Lyon College defender in Union's TranSouth Conference Tournament Championship game win. (ID: 3011) - Jonathan Blair Large | X-Large	02/19/05 - Marcus Cooper (5) drives in for a shot in Union Homecoming win over then No. 1 ranked Mountain State. (ID: 2967) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	02/19/05 - Marcus Cooper and Jonathan Givens embrace after a hard fought victory against Mountain State College. (ID: 3625) - Kristen Nicole Sayres Large | X-Large
02/8/05 - Marcus Cooper (5) looks to pass in Union's win over Lambuth. (ID: 2834) - Lauren Crane Large | X-Large	02/8/05 - Marcus Cooper serves as Union's starting point guard in just his sophomore season. (ID: 2835) - Lauren Crane Large | X-Large	02/8/05 - Marcus Cooper looks over his options as he brings the ball down the court. (ID: 2856) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	02/5/05 - Marcus Cooper dribbles into the post as he checks his options during Union's contest versus Freed-Hardeman. (ID: 3555) - Jonathan Blair Large | X-Large
01/13/05 - Marcus Cooper drives towards the basket against a Georgetown defender. (ID: 3637) - Kristen Nicole Sayres Large | X-Large	02/16/04 - Marcus Cooper (5) surveys the floor during a Union win at Lambuth. (ID: 2060) - Kristen Hiller Large | X-Large	02/5/04 - Union's freshman point guard Marcus Cooper (5) surveys the defense as he moves the ball up the floor. (ID: 1849) - Courtney Ross Large | X-Large	01/29/04 - Freshman guard Marcus Cooper (5) prepares for his next move in the Bulldog win over Lyon College. (ID: 1814) - Jonathan Blair Large | X-Large
01/29/04 - Freshman guard Marcus Cooper (5) looks over the defense during the Union game with Lyon College. (ID: 1825) - Jonathan Blair Large | X-Large	11/1/03 - Freshman guard, Marcus Cooper (5) is in no rush to pass or shoot during the 110-71 win over Williams Baptist. (ID: 1660) - Courtney Ross Large | X-Large	10/23/03 - Union guard, Marcus Cooper shows his athletic ability during Bulldog Madness at Union. (ID: 1564) - Courtney Ross Large | X-Large	10/23/03 - Marcus Cooper performs a reverse dunk during the Bulldog Madness Dunk Contest. (ID: 1565) - Courtney Ross Large | X-Large
10/23/03 - Marcus Cooper was a crowd pleaser during the Bulldog Madness Dunk competition. (ID: 1567) - Courtney Ross Large | X-Large