AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. It speaks for itself. When he came back in July, his conditioning was behind and he struggled to produce. The Ducks have already secured a commitment from 2023 West Linn point guard Jackson Shelstad, the nations No. At 15-1, Duke Womens Basketball Is Rolling. He was a monster. Five-star and Top 5 prospect Mookie Cook announced a major shakeup to his recruitment. However, last spring and summer, Cook took a hiatus from the game to star in a movie. 4 overall player in his class, per 247Sports ' composite rankings. Limited Ads. First, however, Cook would have to choose Oregon. Kentucky is still leading the charge, really trying to talk to me a lot, Evans told KSR. Mookie Cook is originally from Portland, Oregon, which is less than two hours away from Eugene. Oregon has the majority of buzz right now there are a combined five Crystal Ball and FutureCast picks favoring the Ducks but Kentucky is fighting. Every program in the country seems to experience its fair share of transfer departures, but Oregon fans might just be thrilled when the Im staying announcements start to roll in for Dana Altmans squad. He has previously specialized in UK basketball recruiting coverage and created and maintained the Next Cats blog. But thats putting the cart before the horse. But hes a well-rounded young man, who later this summer will play a young LeBron James for the upcoming film Shooter Stars.. This update was the second-to-last update for 2023 with the one final update to come in the spring. 5 Kwame Evans. Hes one to keep an eye on. Up after a very late night for Kentucky-Georgia, KSR's morning show has a full house to share their takeaways from last night's game. 4 player in the nation, according to 247Sports. I was the first they offered in the 2023 class so that stands out to me.. On3s Recruiting Prediction Machine currently gives the Ducks an 88.1 percent chance at landing Cook. If Carlylefinds his footing andtaps back into his inner dog, then he will see a rise in his efficiency and his stock. 4 overall player in the 247Sports composite rankings for 2023. I can do it all, really, but thats what theyre saying to me right now., I need to get better with my motor and energy level every time I step on the floor, he added. Cook, a junior at Arizona Compass Prep, had Gonzaga as one of his final three choices along with Oregon and the Kentucky Wildcats. 4 player in the country according to the 247 Sports Composite. One prospect with arguably the most to gain in this second semester is Aaron Bradshaw. Shelstad and Cook are extremely close and with a year of high school ball remaining its possible that at least one of the two will try to convince the other to join them for their final high school season - its something to watch. At this point hes still growing into his frame and developing his game but the upside is there. To his credit, his ability to score from all three levels improved, but it has since become the focal point in his game which has led to his current slotting as a combo. Tweet: Mookie If Estrella wants to make his decision before his senior season begins, as reported by Andrew Slater, all the momentum appears headed towards Durham. Kentucky got the job done in the return trip to Rupp Arena to play the Dawgs and on today's show, KSR will tell you Tuesday night felt familiar at Rupp Arena, too familiar. Im a four right now, at least until I get my body right. Arizona reached out and tried to get an official visit after Cook de-committed. One of the players with the most to prove in the final semester is Duke signee Caleb Foster. In-depth analysis. And while it's in his hometown of Atlanta, he hasn't settled in just yet. This story was originally published August 12, 2022 11:08 AM. 6-7, 210 | Class of 2023. There are no predictions for Mookie Cook. Reports of 5-star small forward Mookie Cook reclassifying into 2022 class are false, according to his family. 4 overall in the 2023 class by the industry CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Jim Hawkins special to 247, 247Sports). Oregon added a commitment from 2023 On3 Consensus No. Oregon K Camden Lewis is coming back to Eugene for his final season with the Ducks in 2023. The Ducks re-emerged as the major Crystal Ball favorite in recent weeks. 2023 five-star Mookie Cook will announce his college decision on Thursday during halftime of the 6pm ET game of Geico Nationals on ESPNU. Mookie Cooks basketball career Marquis Mookie Cook will play a young LeBron James, and we recently got a first look at him as the basketball superstar. Since that time, Cook has established himself as one of the most physically-gifted, skilled players in the 2023 class. 247Sports national analyst Eric Bossi has Position Small Forward. My aggressiveness.. He has a great relationship with the staff and felt comfortable enough with the program to commit there once. Calipari spoke for around five minutes about the victory, the fans' At halftime, Kentucky trailed Georgia by eight, 42-34, bringing back all the bad memories from last Tuesday's game vs. South Carolina. Kwame Evans Jr. has arguably the highest ceiling of any prospect in the class of 2023. Top links from the Next Cats blog. Mookie Cook is an intriguing wing prospect who has good size and nice tools to work with. There have been talks about a possible reclassification to 2022, although he recently shut down those rumors. Its unspeakable.. Oregon WR Caleb Chapman announces that he will enter the transfer portal after spending one season in Eugene. Mookie Cook is a 6-7, 200-pound Small Forward from Jefferson, OR. Entering his final AAU summer, the 6-foot-6 small forward was a tremendous athlete who was excelling as a slasher, defender and was shooting the ball well off the catch. Calipari spoke for around five minutes about the victory, the fans' At halftime, Kentucky trailed Georgia by eight, 42-34, bringing back all the bad memories from last Tuesday's game vs. South Carolina. Head coach Tommy Lloyd tried to set up a visit, but after On3 broke the news that five-star Kwame Evans would be going to Oregon, things died between the two sides. Then Im going to be a three.. Its really good. The story of the night is Oscar Tshiebwe's ridiculous stat line of 37 points and 24 rebounds in Kentucky's win over Georgia. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 6 overall junior, Cook is down to a trio of programs in Kentucky, Oregon, and Gonzaga. Contact/Follow us@Ducks_Wireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinion. Class 23. 4 player in the 2023 class, will be reclassifying to the class of 2022 and joining the Ducks this coming season. He has improved his consistency, effort and production from game to game. Breaking news. However, McCain was amongst the most impressive players at the NBPA Top 100 camp, including showcasing lead-guard skills. Gambling problem? The Ducks have now secured one of their two highest ranked high school recruits in program history right after current Orlando Magic big man Bol Bol. If Cook can further refine his outside shot and the footspeed to defend opposing guards, he could slot in as an oversized 2 (like Wendell Moore often was last season, and how Modeling his game after the likes of Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum and Brandon Ingram, Evans versatility has college coaches lining up to earn his commitment. Back on March 9, five-star forward and Portland native Mookie Cook revealed the top three schools remaining in his recruitment, a list that included Oregon as well as Gonzaga UK basketballs future feels uncertain. 2023 Top-5 Ben Roberts is the University of Kentucky mens basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader. What has changed since he de-committed? The 6-foot-7 forward spent the better part of March through June on set playing Lebron James in an upcoming film Shooting Stars.. That said, Scheyer hasnt shied away from a recruiting battle yet in his tenure, even when theres apparent positional overlap. While both programs reached out to Cook, there was not much traction with either program. Cook has always wanted to represent home - Portland, at first, but that dream expanded to the state of Oregon as he grew. 6-7. Once the bane of the Oregon basketball program, it now appears in-state recruiting could be backbone of the program in the coming years. Sign up for the Ducks Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, With Jamal Hill and Steve Stephens coming back in 2023, plus Evan Williams' transfer, how does the depth at Oregon's safety position (). Kanaan Carlyle made the move to Overtime Elite this season. Cook, a Portland native who now plays for Compass Prep in Chandler, Arizona, ties Bol-Bol for the highest-rated commit in Oregon history at 0.9989 per the 247 Sports Composite. But incoming Wildcat Reed Sheppard remains consistent. As is to be expected, all the usual suspects have jumped back in to Cooks recruitment, which begs the question of how he would fit at Duke. They want me at the four, he said. 10 Kwame Evans was the icing on the cake. Carlyle had proven himself to be one of the best on-ball defenders in the country with the ability to get downhill and finish around the rim, but he hasn't looked quite like himself since transitioning from Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton. For years, Oregon missed on key big names in the home state, almost to the point of Duck fans feeling it was the programs unofficial curse that began in the Ernie Kent era - Kevin Love, Kyle Singler, Terrence Ross, Terrence Jones, Kyle Wiltjer and more. After reaching the Sweet 16 in the 2019 and 2021 NCAA tournament, Oregon lost in the second round of the National Invitational Tournament this year at the hands of Texas A&M. 5-star Mookie Cook talks about transferring to AZ Compass Prep. Cook committed to Oregon back in March, but reopened his recruitment at the end of June. Up after a very late night for Kentucky-Georgia, KSR's morning show has a full house to share their takeaways from last night's game. Please check your email for a confirmation. The second On3 broke the news Evans would be going to Oregon; things started to shift. Nike up there, NIL is crazy, Mookie (Cook) talks to me about them a lot. The 6-foot-7 wing from Portland, Ore. was one of the first players in the 2023 class to receive an offer from the Wildcats, and he visited Lexington last fall. After the Tennessee win, they celebrated together. Thats certainly how hes pursuing the final pieces in his 2023 class, a group that many thought might be cemented quickly after early commitments from consensus 5*s MacKenzie Mgbako and Sean Stewart, plus top guards Caleb Foster and Jared McCain. I have a good connection with Coach(Dana) Altmanand Coach(Chris) Crutchfield. Cook is still trying to find his rhythm on the court. Mookie Cook High School Pos SF Height 6-7 Weight 200 Timeline Prospect Info High School Compass Prep City Chandler, AZ Class 2023 Player Rating i 247Sports 96 Natl. Evans appreciates John Caliparis hands-on approach, reaching out to the five-star forward directly. https://t.co/fVbunAhVwA, Andrew Nemec (@AndrewNemec) March 31, 2022. With Cook's improving ability to shoot off the catch, his slashing, defensive potential and his passing ability, he was an exciting prospect with plenty of upside. At the moment, GU has only received a commitment from 6-foot-9 power forward Braden Huff out of the 2022 class. The school, I like. Five-star small forward and the No. Whats going on with Kentucky basketball recruiting? Because of Caliparis relationship with Dajuan and the fact that D.J.s brother Kareem Watkins and former Camden teammate Lance Ware are currently on the Kentucky He is a Franklin County native and first joined the Herald-Leader in 2006. commitment from five-star wing Justin Edwards, UK commit Justin Edwards is feeling like himself, Cason Wallace the best freshman in the SEC, CJ Fredrick isnt the player you might think, breaks down UK commit Justin Edwards game, Kenny Payne is off to a slow recruiting start, with 247Sports national analyst Eric Bossi, Support my work with a digital subscription, Amid a bad run for Kentucky basketball, players stuck by Calipari. Oregon K Camden Lewis is coming back to Eugene for his final season with the Ducks in 2023. A rebound shy of college basketball's first 35/25 game in over 25 years. Thankfully, the Cats came to life, outscoring the Bulldogs 51-29 in the second half to clinch the 85-71 victory. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. After trimming his list to a final three of Gonzaga, Kentucky and Oregon earlier this month, the nations No. Despite strong pushes from Gonzaga and Kentucky, as well as a recent move out of state, loyalty to home plays a huge role in his recruitment. Breaking news. Cook is assumed to be arriving in Eugene to get started at Oregon after graduating from high school in the spring of 2023. And unfortunately, he missed a good chance to prove himself last weekend at the NIBC LaPorte Invitational. But the in-state recruiting momentum has shifted in recent years. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. In short, at first glance it might appear that there might be too many cooks in Dukes perimeter kitchen in 2023. Heres what he had to say about the three schools in a previous interview. Hometown Portland, Ore. School AZ Compass Prep. What separates his game, though, are his perimeter skills and shooting touch from deep. So Whos Behind The Wheel? We dont know much about how Jon Scheyer will coach the Blue Devils in games this fall, but if its anything like how he recruits he should be relentless. Nice choice! Even John Calipari thought Oscar Tshiebwe was having a down season after his national player of the year campaign in 2021-22. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/10/elite-5-star-forward-mookie-cook-has-oregon-ducks-as-a-finalist-ahead-of-commitment/, Recruiting Party: Long list of 2024 prospects scheduled to visit Oregon this weekend, Pac-12 Power Rankings: Oregon moves up after win over Arizona, Report: Dan Lanning takes in-home visit to 5-star Nyckoles Harbor ahead of OV in Eugene, Every 5-star recruit the Oregon Ducks have offered in the 2024 class, Most important players for Duck fans to watch at Polynesian Bowl on Saturday, Ducks land commitment from in-state QB Brock Thomas, Way-too-early 2023 rankings, record predictions and bowl projections for each Pac-12 team, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Cook has previously discussed graduating early, however. Mookie Cook transferred from Jefferson (Oregon) to AZ Compass Prep in April 2021. Comparisons NA Draft Projection possible draft pick in the 2024 NBA Draft or 2025 NBA Draft Videos 2024 Small Forwards Rankings When it comes to the recruitment of 5-star small forward Mookie Cook, a native from Portland, Ore., there are three schools that he is still taking a look at ahead of making his commitment likely later this year. When he sees me, we dap each other up, talk for a second. He ultimately committed to Oregon in March, then backed off of that pledge two months later. After the South Carolina loss, Kentuckys CJ Fredrick responded to criticism of John Calipari. "I would first like to say thank you to Coach Altman and the entire basketball Mookie Cook is a 6-7, 200-pound Small Forward from Jefferson, OR. Auburn is coming in there. My family would be able to be there at my games. Crystal Ball for Mookie Cook. https://t.co/NcK2BE12I8. Theyve just always shown love from the beginning. Hes a true stretch four The five-star winger, originally from Oregon and currently playing in Arizona, is ranked as the No. Kentucky basketball target Travis Perry updates recruitment after big game in Lexington. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The story of the night is Oscar Tshiebwe's ridiculous stat line of 37 points and 24 rebounds in Kentucky's win over Georgia. At 6-foot-7, 200 lbs, Cook averaged 11.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest in the five games of his that are recorded on Max Preps for the 2021-22 season. Thats just a great coach-Mark FewBrian Michaelson. He committed to Oregon in March. We will search for a clear answer in the coming days about when Cook will actually join the Ducks and start his college career, but it was made clear on Thursday that he plans to return to his home state of Oregon and join Dana Altmans team whenever he does transition to the next level. Also, according to 247Sports, Cook has a couple of Crystal Ball predictions that suggest he will land in Eugene with Dana Altman and the Ducks after his most recent recruiting visit to see the team. Updated Crystal Balls: Five-star forward Kwame 'KJ' Evans and Mookie Cook Updated Crystal Balls: Five-star forward Kwame 'KJ' Evans and Mookie Cook By Travis Consensus five-star small forward Mookie Cook is ready to make his decision. 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Gonzaga/Kentuckys chances: 1-percent each. 200. Mookie Betts 2020 Topps Card Topps Turkey Red Insert Player - Etsy BubbasSportscards 410 sales | Rare find Mookie Betts 2020 Topps Card Topps Turkey Red Insert Player Card #TR6 Los Angeles Dodgers $6.50 Only 1 available Add to cart Arrives by Jan 17-24 if you order today. If this report is true, Cook would be joining a star-studded class that already includes 5-star C Kelel Ware, who is ranked as the No. Oregon WR Caleb Chapman announces that he will enter the transfer portal after spending one season in Eugene. Let us know your thoughts, comment on this story below. A surprise announcement will pop by the end of the day, and he could be a Wildcat. As we continue in Cooks recruitment, there seems to be a good chance that Oregon will be able to once again land one of the best players in the nation to their upcoming class. Facing an inferior SEC foe, Oscar Tshiebwe put the team on his back to help the Wildcats weather a storm against a hot-hand. And if you catch him on the right night, he looks exactly that. Introducing A New Podcast Feature - DBR Bites, Jayson Tatum Has A Monster Night And Breaks A Long-Standing Record. Sign up for the Ducks Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, With Jamal Hill and Steve Stephens coming back in 2023, plus Evan Williams' transfer, how does the depth at Oregon's safety position (). In-depth analysis. In his fastest trip to the postgame podium to date, John Calipari was quick to begin his press conference after Kentucky Basketball defended homecourt against the Georgia Bulldogs. The five-star made it back for Nikes Peach Jam, where he quickly shook off the rust and averaged 12.0-points, 9.0-rebounds, 3.5-assists, and 2.2-steals per game. It's been a rocky nine months for Mookie Cook who was once ranked inside the top five of the 2023 class. Also, according to 247Sports, Cook has a couple of Crystal Ball predictions that suggest he will land in Eugene with Dana Altman and the Ducks after his most recent recruiting
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