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My Take
Jack Cooley is one of those big men you quietly respect the more you learn about him. Standing 6'9" and coming out of Glenbrook South High School in the Chicago suburbs, he took his game to Notre Dame and carved out a real college career for the Fighting Irish — the kind of program that doesn't hand you minutes. What I find genuinely interesting is that he didn't just fade out after college like so many bigs do; he went overseas and found a real home in Japan's B.League with the Ryukyu Golden Kings, building a career in a market that's serious about basketball. That takes adaptability and professionalism most people overlook. A quiet workhorse who bet on himself internationally — easy to root for.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jack Cooley
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャック・クーリー
- Reading
- じゃっく・くーりー
- Born
- April 4, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Goat
- Origin
- Evanston, Illinois, United States
- Height
- 206 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
- High school
- Glenbrook South High School
- University
- University of Notre Dame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack Cooley born?
Born April 4, 1991 (age 35).
Where is Jack Cooley from?
Jack Cooley is from Evanston, Illinois, United States.
What does Jack Cooley do?
Jack Cooley works as basketball player.
How tall is Jack Cooley?
Jack Cooley is 206 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.