Welp, we hardly knew ye, sweet Sharife.
After playing just 12 games as an Auburn Tiger in a freshman season marred by complications from the NCAA and injuries, Sharife Cooper is going pro. He’s not just testing the waters, either, as he’s hiring an agent and giving up the dream of playing on what would certainly be a preseason top five team next year with Jabari Smith entering school.
Auburn's Sharife Cooper -- the No. 17 prospect in the ESPN 100 -- will declare for the 2021 NBA draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility by hiring an agent, Cooper told ESPN.