Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed overview of Xavier Cooks’ profile:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Xavier Cooks
  • Nickname: Not widely established
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Date of Birth: 19 August 1995
  • Hometown: Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
  • Height: 6’8″ (203 cm)
  • Weight: 183 lb (83 kg)
  • Wingspan: Not publicly listed
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly listed
  • Jersey Number: #12 — Winthrop Eagles; #12 — Washington Wizards
  • Position: Forward / Guard-Forward
  • High School: Australian Institute of Sport Centre of Excellence (listed by Winthrop as his high school/previous school) (Winthrop University Athletics)
  • College: Winthrop (2014–2018)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted, 2018 NBA Draft (no team, no pick)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Illawarra Hawks (Waratah) — 2013
    • BA Centre of Excellence — 2014
    • Winthrop Eagles — 2014–2018
    • s.Oliver Würzburg — 2018–2019
    • Sydney Kings — 2019–2023
    • Wellington Saints — 2022
    • Washington Wizards — 2023
    • Chiba Jets Funabashi — 2023–2024
    • Sydney Kings — 2024–present
  • Championship Rings: 2× NBL champion (2022, 2023); also won the 2024 EASL title with Chiba Jets Funabashi (Wikipedia)
  • Children: One daughter, Niah (facebook.com)
  • Siblings: Georgia Cooks, Dominique Cooks (Wikipedia)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Xavier Cooks’ player archetype is that of a versatile two-way combo forward who can impact games without needing heavy isolation volume. Defensively, he operates as a switchable, high-motor piece who can guard across the frontcourt, rotate quickly, rebound his area, and create disruption with length and timing. Offensively, he thrives as a connective forward: running the floor, finishing around the rim, cutting into space, attacking closeouts, and keeping the ball moving rather than stalling possessions. Physically, he brings a lean 6’8″ frame, mobility, spring, and coordination that let him play above the rim and cover ground easily. Put together, his play style is built on energy, versatility, transition pressure, rebounding, and smart all-around team basketball rather than one-dimensional scoring. (NBL Australia)

Sources:
Winthrop Athletics — 12 Xavier Cooks – Men’s Basketball
NBA.com — Wizards Sign Xavier Cooks to Multi-Year Deal
NBL — Cooks Officially Signs NBA Contract
NBL — Kings Win First Championship in 17 Years with Record Crowd
Sydney Kings — Xavier Cooks