Staci Cooper is in her second season as a student assistant coach with the Cotton Blossoms basketball team.

Cooper joined former head coach Bob Boldon’s staff last season and remains on first-year head coach Chris Ratcliff’s staff this season.

Prior to joining the UAM coaching staff, Cooper lettered at Paris Junior College for coach Scott Hyland, averaging five points, four rebounds, and two assists.

She was an All-State performer at Emerson High School for coach Chad Rook, averaging 15 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.

A native of Emerson, Arkansas, Cooper is majoring in Education.