Erik Copes (born January 29, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for Bashkimi of the Kosovo Superleague.

Copes played four years of college basketball with the George Mason Patriots but left midway through his senior season for personal reasons.

He attended Imhotep Institute Charter High School and helped his team win three consecutive Philadelphia Public League (PPL) titles.

Copes attended Imhotep Institute Charter High School, where he was a member of the Panthers' varsity basketball team for four years.

Copes helped his team with 11 rebounds and 7 blocks as the Panthers defeated Pittsburgh Northern Catholic, 75–67, in double-overtime.

[2] As a senior, he led the team to their third consecutive Class AA title, adding 13 rebounds in a 33-point win over Greensburg Central Catholic.

[3] Only as a high school sophomore, Copes orally committed to play at the college level with the George Washington Colonials.

[5] His decision was considered a "huge commitment" for the Patriots, who competed in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

[1] On February 23, 2013, Copes made a 12-foot jump shot with 0.5 seconds left to defeat William & Mary.

[11] George Mason head coach Paul Hewitt respected the decision, saying, "I understand he needs to devote more time to other matters in his life that are more important than basketball.