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Carson Cooper starts professional career with Memphis Grizzlies in Summer League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:48 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Carson Cooper starts professional career with Memphis Grizzlies in Summer League

Summary

Carson Cooper, former center for the Spartans, begins his professional career with the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA Summer League. His first game is scheduled for Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, followed by a matchup with former teammate Jaxon Kohler and the Utah Jazz on Monday. Despite going undrafted, Cooper signed a two-way deal allowing him to also play for the Memphis Hustle. He had a solid college career, averaging 11.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game in his senior season.

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By the Numbers

•Carson Cooper begins NBA Summer League with the Memphis Grizzlies.
•First game scheduled against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
•Cooper signed a two-way deal after going undrafted.
•He averaged 11.1 points and 7.1 rebounds in senior season.
•Next game is against Jaxon Kohler and the Utah Jazz on Monday.

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9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Social media reacts to impressive NBA debut for Carson Cooper
8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Former MSU center Carson Cooper playing with Memphis Grizzlies for NBA Summer League

What they're saying

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A lot of NBA viewers were introduced to Carson Cooper this weekend as the former MSU big man made an impressive Summer League debut for the Grizzlies:
— Yahoo Sports