Sharife Cooper's college career was brief, but memorable.
A variety of factors conspired to limit the 6-1 guard to just 12 games during his freshman season at Auburn. Not only did the COVID-19 pandemic shorten the 2020-21 season, but Cooper's Auburn debut was delayed while the NCAA reviewed his eligibility. He was eventually cleared on Jan. 9 after sitting out the first 11 games of the season and joined his teammates that day against rival Alabama, the Tigers' fourth conference game of the year.
The Crimson Tide — the eventual SEC champions — prevailed, 94-90, but Cooper nearly led Auburn to a significant upset.