Cooper Spillane
Nickname: Coop Classification/Position: 4.5 (Forward) Club teams: Spinners - SASI Athlete Career goals/Aspirations: Buy a car - Play overseas - Finish my apprenticeship
Based in Adelaide, Cooper's wheelchair basketball journey has been shaped by the support of friends and family, especially his dad, who has always inspired him to push through challenges.
Competing for the Spinners and having participated in the 2022 and 2023 KCC, Cooper has earned recognition for his standout performances, including being named Player of the Tournament at the tournament.
Cooper's passion for basketball is matched by his love for AFL, and he strives to balance his sports career with his apprenticeship, aiming to play overseas in the future.
Playing Style:
Cooper describes himself as a facilitator and shooter, focusing on setting up plays and scoring when needed.
Did you know?
Cooper once played in a fundraiser game against the Adelaide 36ers.
He's also a talented cook and claims to be elite at UNO!