Niagara University Athletics

WHY NIAGARA?

“I came to Niagara to be a part of a winning tradition in basketball while getting a great educational experience.”

2008-09 (FRESHMAN)

Came off the bench in 33 contests for the 26-9 Purple Eagles...Averaged 2.4 points per game, 1.2 rebounds per game, 0.5 steals per game and 0.3 assists per game...Shot 30-for-88 from the floor and 12-for-48 from behind the arc...Had his best contest at Siena (1/24), scoring a career-high 13 points on 5-of-14 shooting in a career-best 26 minutes of action...Connected on a personal-best three 3-pointers in the game...Averaged 3.4 ppg in conference action...Made nine of 12 3-pointers during conference play...Posted two steals in four contests, including the MAAC Quarterfinal against Marist (3/7)...Scored 10 points in 19 minutes in a win over Fairfield (2/8)...Tallied nine points, including 2-of-2 from behind the arc in a win over Hartford (11/29)...Recorded seven points at Rider (2/18)...Totaled five points in the MAAC Tournament.

CHEVY CHASE HIGH SCHOOL

Earned Washington Post All-MET honors as a senior...Named Montgomery County Player of the Year in 2008...Reached the state finals as a freshman, junior and senior...High school team went 74-27 in four years, winning three regional championships...Averaged 14.5 points, 4.0 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game in final two seasons...Scored 828 points in high school career.

PERSONAL

Born March, 23, 1990, in Silver Spring, Md....Son of Arthur and Kennan Cooley...Has a younger brother, Kory...Enrolled in the academic exploration program.