Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks

2026-27

• Started in 14 of the 29 games he played in during his freshman season
• Shot 40.5% from the field and was 35.1% from beyond the arc
• Totaled 318 points to be the fourth highest scorer for the Warriors
• Pulled down 58 rebounds, and collected 36 assists and 25 steals

HIGH SCHOOL

• Attended Ridge View High School where he graduated in 2025
• After his senior season, he was an All-State Nominee and a North-South All-Star
• Received All-Region honors after his junior and senior seasons
• Team won the 5A State Championship as a senior and a 4A State Championship as a junior and freshman

Personal

• Born April 19, 2007 to Bryan Cooper and Sharon Chisolm
• Majoring in business administration

What are your goals for the upcoming season? Freshman of the Year

Why did you choose SWU? When I took my visit, it felt like home.  Also the coaches really care about the player I am not only on the court but off the court as well.

What is your favorite thing about SWU? I love the community here

Why is your sport important to you? It clears my mind, it's challenging and I love the competition.  Gives me a reason to go hard.

Who is your greatest influence in life? Why? My mother all the way.  She sets a great example every day.

Where do you want to be in five years? I want to be playing pro basketball somewhere.

Do you have a nickname? How did you get it? Mali is my nickname.  My grandma couldn't pronounce my first name.

Favorite athlete? LeBront James

Favorite food? Shrimp alfredo