VYPE: What are your goals for this season?
Cooper: My goals for this season are to make the state tournament and help my team in any way to get there.

VYPE: What has your sport taught you that you use in your daily life?
Cooper: I’ve learned to always work hard in any circumstance and do everything to the best of my abilities.

VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade and why?
Cooper: My favorite teacher would have to be Mrs. Williams from sixth grade.

VYPE: Who inspires you and why?
Cooper: Steph Curry inspires me because he shows it doesn’t matter how tall you are to compete at the highest level.

VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why?
Cooper: Parker Friedrichsen has left the biggest impact on me because he’s always there to push me to be the best.

VYPE: What is your favorite part about being on a team?
Cooper: My teammates, they’re like family to me and I’ve made a ton of great memories with them.

VYPE: You can pick any place for a summer vacation, where do you go and who do you take with you?
Cooper: Montana, and I’d take my dog, Millie.

VYPE: Why are you passionate about your sport?
Cooper: Basketball has always been there for me and it has helped me grow as a person.

VYPE: Here is your chance to say hello, goodbye or thank you to anyone you wish.
Cooper: Hey mom and dad thanks for everything you do!