The once shaggy-haired outside hitter has gone high and tight, all the better to lead the defending NCAA Division III champs into battle. Cooper joined teammates Michael Stahl and Ben Weber in returning for a fifth collegiate season, utilizing their COVID-19 bonus eligibility. The Kingsmen’s “Big Three” share a singular focus: repeating as national champions. Cooper, a second team All-American in 2024, has started strong on the young campaign, averaging a team-high 3.7 kills per set and recording 18 blocks to go along with nine aces. The Roseville, California, native is on track to finish in the top three in program history for both kills and aces despite having played only two seasons in purple and gold.
