Cooper Perdew

Joined: Dec 12, 2024

Cooper is a sophomore at the University of Alabama, pursuing a career in sports media. Originally from Manilla, Iowa, he is passionate about all things sports and brings an in-depth understanding of various leagues. Cooper is an avid follower of college athletics, golf, and the UFC. He’s currently serving as a writer and contributor for Kansas Jayhawks On SI.

Darryn Peterson is introduced with Prolific Prep before a game against St. Vincent-St. Mary in the Scholastic Play-by-Play Classic, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at Canton Memorial Civic Center.

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ESPN Projects Another Strong Big 12 Basketball Recruiting Class. Where Does Kansas Rank?

Mar 5, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks broadcaster Bob Davis is recognized by Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger during halftime of the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Allen Fieldhouse. Davis is retiring. Kansas won the game 85-78. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-Imagn Images

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Kansas Legend Bob Davis, Voice of Jayhawks, Dies at Age 80

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Top 5 Plays From Kansas Basketball's Loss to Arkansas

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Which Celebrities Are Picking Kansas Over Arkansas in the First Round?

Mar 13, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) dunks around Arizona Wildcats forward Trey Townsend (4) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Social Media Reacts to Kansas Basketball's Round of 64 Matchup Against Arkansas

The No. 7 seeded Jayhawks are set to take on the No. 10 seeded Razorbacks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Here's how social media reacted to the Selection Sunday news.

Mar 13, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Zeke Mayo (5) saves an out of bounds ball during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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What to Expect for Kansas Basketball Ahead of Selection Sunday

The Jayhawks will return to Lawrence to regroup ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Here's what fans can expect to happen on Selection Sunday.

Mar 13, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self watches game play during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Arizona Gets the Best of Kansas Basketball in the Big 12 Quarterfinals

The Jayhawks are are out of the Big 12 tournament following a loss to the Wildcats in the quarterfinals.

Mar 3, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Bill Self on the Challenges and Benefits of Facing Arizona in the Big 12 Quarterfinals

Bill Self's comments as the Jayhawks are set to take on Arizona in Thursday's Big 12 quarterfinal matchup.

Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard AJ Storr (2) drives to the basket during the first half against the UCF Knights at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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AJ Storr Came Alive in Kansas OT Thriller Over UCF

AJ Storr didn't shy away from the big moment in the second round matchup against UCF.

Jan 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights guard Mikey Williams (1) and Kansas Jayhawks guard David Coit (8) chase a loose ball during the second half at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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5 Key Players to Watch in the Kansas vs UCF Big 12 Tournament Matchup

Which players will have the biggest impact in the Kansas vs. UCF Big 12 Tournament game? Here are five stars to watch.

Mar 3, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts towards an official during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Kelvin Sampson On What Kansas Fans Bring to the Big 12 Tournament

Houston head coach, Kelvin Sampson spoke on Monday about what makes the Big 12 Tournament such a great event.

Mar 8, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Zeke Mayo (5) reacts after a play against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Which Kansas Jayhawks Made the Big 12 All-Conference Teams?

Kansas stars Hunter Dickinson, Tylor Perry, and Dajuan Harris Jr. earned Big 12 All-Conference honors. See the full list of award winners.

Mar 3, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self gives a thumbs up during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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KenPom Likes Kansas Basketball Ahead of the Big 12 Tournament

Kansas Basketball enters the Big 12 Tournament with high expectations—but where do the Jayhawks rank in the KenPom metrics?

Mar 8, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) drives to the basket during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Hunter Dickinson Takes Over In Win Over Arizona

Hunter Dickinson did not back down from the big Senior Day moment in the Jayhawk win over Arizona on Saturday.

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Kansas Basketball Drops Second Straight Game in Loss to No. 3 Houston

The Jayhawks lost two games in the first three days of March, and dropped the a close game to Houston for the second time.

Mar 3, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) reacts after scoring a basket during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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5 Key Stats in Kansas Basketball's Loss to No. 3 Houston

The Jayhawks held right with the Cougars all night, but the outcome would argue otherwise.