Nicolaus Ray Cooper, born on November 21, 1998, in Hazel Crest, Illinois, was the beloved son of Raymond Lee Cooper Jr. and Nicole Charisse D’Vignon. He was raised in Homewood, Illinois, where he attended Willow Elementary School, Parker Junior High School, and Homewood Flossmoor High School.
An avid sports enthusiast, Nicolaus played for the Tri-City Small Fry Basketball league, leading his team to a remarkable season that culminated in a trip to Florida, where they ranked 12th out o
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