Chris Hooper

Chris Hooper (born December 24, 1991) is an American basketball player from Harlem, New York playing in the La Liga Argentina League.

Early life

Hooper attended Arturo A. Schomburg Satellite Academy in the Bronx. During his senior year at Satellite Academy, he averaged 12.3 points and 11.3 rebounds. After graduating from high school, he played one season at both Kaskaskia College in Illinois and at Odessa College in Texas. While at Kaskaskia, Hooper averaged 11.7 points and 9.0 rebounds per game and helped lead the squad to a 20–11 record. In his first season with the Terriers, Hooper started 28 games and averaged 5.7 points per games and 4.2 rebounds per game. In his senior year, Hooper raised his statistics by averaging 11.5 points per game and 5.0 rebounds per game. Additionally, Hooper converted 59.1 percent of his shot opportunities to rank fourth in the NEC and was selected to the 2015–16 NEC men's basketball All-Conference third team.

Statistics

Legend GP Games played GS Games started Avg Average per game FG Field-goals made FGA Field-goal attempts Off Offensive rebounds Def Defensive rebounds A Assists TO Turnovers Blk Blocks Stl Steals High Team high

Professional career After graduating from St. Francis College, Hooper agreed with M.A.C. Sports Management & Consulting to represent him as he looked to Europe for a team to sign with. On September 17, 2016, Hooper played in his first professional game for the Reading Rockets as they lost to the Worthing Thunder, 71–78, in a Men's National Trophy Game. Hooper led his team in scoring with 22 points.

After his first full season, Hooper was selected as the Eurobasket.com All-British NBL Division One League Player of the Year by Eurobasket.com. He was also selected as the Center of the Year and the Import of the Year. Hooper averaged 22.4 points and 12.3 rebounds per game, and led the Reading Rockets (United Kingdom) to a 27–10 record in his debut season.