Abe’s abilty to lead a team on the floor is something you immediately notice when watching the tape. Though a multi-positional guard, his best work comes when leading the offense. He has a strong abilty and will to create for others. As a strong guard, he can examine the floor without succumbing to the pressure of the defense. Over the summer, Abe has seemed to take a jump forward in shooting and overall shot-creating ability.

Cooper showed off his shot-making Saturday afternoon. He hit a three at the top of the key, coming off a screen, and then also nailed another one from the corner. He even mixed in a nice left-handed finish. When the ball is in his hands, Abe sees the floor really well and seems to always make the right play.

Scouting Snapshot: Abe Cooper Abe Cooper 6'0" | SG/PG Melbourne | 2028 State AR is a leadership-minded lead guard who impacts the game from the PG/SG spots through steady playmaking, calm decision-making, and vocal on-court callouts. Those skills most likely come from spending a ton of time as the starting QB on the football field. He manages tempo with dependable ball security, delivers timely pocket passes, and creates easy offense by reading help and attacking seams.

Future Impact: An immediate varsity rotational piece who becomes a primary floor leader early in high school, expanding his playmaking range and late‑game trust as his shooting consistency improves.

Cooper’s court vision and crafty handle create early promise, but his perimeter jumper and decision-making need sharpening. Working on repeatable mechanics and using live reps to expand his situational understanding will make a difference for him.