Last Updated on January 9, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Xavier Cooks is an Australian professional basketball player known for his versatility and significant contributions both domestically and internationally. Here’s a detailed overview of his profile:

  • Full Name: Xavier Cooks
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Age: Born on August 19, 1995
  • Hometown: Born in Ballarat, Victoria, and raised in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
  • Weight: 183 pounds (83 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: Has worn jersey number 10 during his career.
  • Position: Power Forward
  • High School: Holy Spirit College in Wollongong, New South Wales.
  • College: Winthrop University (2014–2018)
  • NBA Draft: Went undrafted in 2018.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Australia:
      • Illawarra Hawks (Waratah League, 2013)
      • BA Centre of Excellence (SEABL, 2014)
      • Sydney Kings (NBL, 2019–2023)
      • Sydney Kings (NBL, 2024–present)
    • Germany:
      • s.Oliver Würzburg (2018–2019)
    • New Zealand:
      • Wellington Saints (2022)
    • United States:
      • Washington Wizards (NBA, 2023)
    • Japan:
      • Chiba Jets Funabashi (2023–2024)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 2× NBL Champion with the Sydney Kings (2022, 2023)
  • Kids: Not publicly known.
  • Siblings:
    • Has two siblings, Georgia and Dominique.
    • His brother, Dominique, was also a basketball player.
  • Notable Achievements:
    • NBL Most Valuable Player (2023)
    • NBL Grand Final MVP (2022)
    • All-NBL First Team (2023)
    • Big South Player of the Year (2018) during his collegiate career at Winthrop University.

Cooks has been a pivotal figure in the Sydney Kings’ recent successes and has represented Australia at various international levels.