Talaysia Cooper
College / Club
Tennessee
Height
6-0
Position
Guard
Age
Country
USA
2026 WNBA Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 11: 11th overall
Pro Comparison
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Player Profile
A prospect for the 2026 WNBA Draft, Talaysia Cooper is a versatile, dynamic guard with strong scoring ability, rebounding, and playmaking. Standing at 6’0″, she uses her length and elite athleticism to impact both ends of the floor.
Notable Teammates
Janiah Barker (Tennessee) • Zee Spearman (Tennessee) • Ruby Whitehorn (Tennessee) • Raven Johnson (South Carolina) • Chloe Kitts (South Carolina) • Ashlyn Watkins (South Carolina)
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | MIN | FGM-FGA | FG% | 3PT | 3PT% | FT | FT% | OR | DR | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-25 | Tenn | 34 | 23.5 | 7.0/15.6 | 44.7 | 1.1/4.0 | 26.7 | 1.5/2.2 | 67.1 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 16.6 |
| 25-26 | Tenn | 19 | 25.6 | 5.8/13.7 | 42.7 | 1.9/5.5 | 34.3 | 0.8/1.3 | 64.0 | 1.2 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 14.4 |
Game Analysis
- vs. Liberty (Nove 2024) – Talaysia Cooper’s career-high day leads Lady Vols basketball to win over Liberty. [Read the article.]
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FROM ROCKY TOP TO THE BIG APPLE
The College Years
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