Carson Cooper Signs Two-Way Deal

Carson Cooper, the Michigan State big man who went from unranked recruit to senior starter, has officially signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies—just after the 2026 NBA Draft. A defensive standout with 34 blocks and 21 steals last season, Cooper averaged 11.1 points and 7.1 rebounds while playing 137 games under Coach Izzo. He joins a legacy of Spartans in Memphis, including Zach Randolph and Jaren Jackson Jr. This marks the second straight year MSU has no draft pick, with Jase Richardson being the last Spartan selected in 2025. Fellow Spartan Jaxon Kohler also landed a deal with the Utah Jazz. Before their moves, Jeremy Fears Jr. and Anton Bonke explored the draft but withdrew. With the NBA Summer League set for July across Nevada, California, and Utah, Cooper’s pro journey is just beginning. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba08995baeadc66f