About
Te’a Cooper is a professional basketball player born on April 16, 1997, in Newark, New Jersey. Standing at 5’8” and known for her skills as a point guard, she played college basketball at Tennessee, South Carolina, and Baylor. Cooper was a standout athlete from an early age, leading McEachern High School to three state championships and earning accolades such as McDonald’s All-American Co-MVP. She was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in 2020 but was later signed by the Los Angeles Sparks, where she played until becoming a free agent. Off the court, she is an entrepreneur, running her hair extension business, Hollywood Luxury Hair.
Dating
Te’a Cooper was previously married to NBA player Dwight Howard. The couple began dating in 2018, got engaged in 2019, and tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2020. However, their marriage ended in 2021. After the split, Cooper began dating NFL star Alvin Kamara. They went public with their relationship in late 2021 and have been together since.
Trivia
Te’a’s twin brother, Sharife Cooper, played in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks. She was named Georgia’s Miss Basketball twice, in 2014 and 2015. Cooper has leveraged her fame to build a successful business, blending her love for beauty and entrepreneurship.
