Five-star small forward and the No. Contact/Follow us@Ducks_Wireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinion. 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. But even that may not satisfy the Scheyer recruiting machine. 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. The Ducks have already secured a commitment from 2023 West Linn point guard Jackson Shelstad, the nations No. Mookie Cook is originally from Portland, Oregon, which is less than two hours away from Eugene. 10 Its really good. 4 player in the country according to the 247 Sports Composite. 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. 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. 4 player in the nation, according to 247Sports. At 15-1, Duke Womens Basketball Is Rolling. On July 30, I reset my expert pick inOn3s Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM)for Mookie Cook to chooseOregon. He was a monster. The seven-foot Kentucky signee is in consideration for the class's No. The coaching staff there is really good, theyre really cool. He is the second lauded recruit that the Zags missed out on committing this week. 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. Crystal Cox [Gabon 6th] RATING: 9.57 inspired survivor: brains, beauty & brawn #11/2. The 6-foot-7 small forward, originally out of Portlands Jefferson High School, transferred to AZ Compass Prep last year to develop his game and play elite competition. I have a good connection with Coach(Dana) Altmanand Coach(Chris) Crutchfield. Jenny Guzon-Bae [Cook Islands 10th] RATING: 3.83 i like my asians less grumpy #450/15. 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. Position Small Forward. 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. The school, I like. 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. Mookie Cook. Mookie Cook is a 6-7, 200-pound Small Forward from Jefferson, OR. This direction was where all the signs pointed once Cook de-committed in June. 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. First, however, Cook would have to choose Oregon. Odds & lines subject to change. This story was originally published August 12, 2022 11:08 AM. 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. His length and size has the potential to make Cook a scoring threat driving to the hoop at the college level, and draft analyst for Basketball News Matt Babcook has him as a potential one-and-done prospect. Nice choice! 4 player in the high school class of 2023 Marquis Mookie Cook has committed to Oregon and head coach Dana Altmans program. Considered the No. Collierhas done the little things like defending, competing and playing with energy every night in order to secure the top spot in the class. Arizona, Duke, Gonzaga and Kentucky were all linked to Cooks recruitment following his decommitment from Oregon in June, and the G League path will likely continue to be an option. During that time, Foster let the game come to him and it made him a winning point guard prospect. Theres growing buzz that many of the current Ducks will be returning for another season rather than turning pro or transferring. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. On3s Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM). 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 Dariq Whitehead may be used this year) alongside Mgbako, who has a bigger body but the developed perimeter shot that makes him an ideal bigger wing or stretch 4. Standing 6-foot-10, 200 pounds, hes a long forward who runs the floor well and uses his size to swat shots and finish around the rim. Mookie Cook is a 6-7, 200-pound Small Forward from Jefferson, OR. He has improved his consistency, effort and production from game to game. Kentucky:If you want to go to the NBA, thats definitely the place to be. If Estrella wants to make his decision before his senior season begins, as reported by Andrew Slater, all the momentum appears headed towards Durham. Cooks commitment would be the latest bit of good news for an Oregon program trending in the right direction. The story of the night is Oscar Tshiebwe's ridiculous stat line of 37 points and 24 rebounds in Kentucky's win over Georgia. Please check your email for a confirmation. However, McCain was amongst the most impressive players at the NBPA Top 100 camp, including showcasing lead-guard skills. 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. Whats going on with Kentucky basketball recruiting? Home Town Chandler, AZ. I was the first they offered in the 2023 class so that stands out to me.. The 6-foot-8 small forward has the length to be a plus defender and has the reputation as someone who hustles and plays team basketball. My family would be able to be there at my games. If McCain continues his ascent during his final high school season, he may demand significant minutes as soon as he steps foot in Durham. Cook (6-7, 200), who is ranked No. On3s Recruiting Prediction Machine currently gives the Ducks an 88.1 percent chance at landing Cook. That said, Scheyer hasnt shied away from a recruiting battle yet in his tenure, even when theres apparent positional overlap. Breaking news. Gonzaga/Kentuckys chances: 1-percent each. Gonzaga has missed out on another five star small forward recruit this week, this time out of the class of 2023. Then the Chandler (AZ) AZ Compass forward de-committed from Oregon at the end of June. Status Signed Oregon 08/12/2022. But hes a well-rounded young man, who later this summer will play a young LeBron James for the upcoming film Shooter Stars.. As the Wildcats get a huge win over arch-rival Kansas, but reopened his recruitment at the end of June, Scheyer quickly made it a point to attend his debut at the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL), will play a young LeBron James for the upcoming film Shooter Stars., McCain was amongst the most impressive players at the NBPA Top 100 camp, Coughing It Up - High Turnover Games By The Blue Devils. After the Tennessee win, they celebrated together. Cook is talented enough that his presence would improve Dukes 2023 squad, even if the fit isnt immediately apparent. 62 overall prospect and arguably one of the most unrated players in America. Once the bane of the Oregon basketball program, it now appears in-state recruiting could be backbone of the program in the coming years. Lets collect all our sourced intel and rank the contenders. He ultimately committed to Oregon in March, then backed off of that pledge two months later. 6 overall junior, Cook is down to a trio of programs in Kentucky, Oregon, and Gonzaga. In-depth analysis. 4 overall player in the 247Sports composite rankings for 2023. 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. Mookie Cook is a five-star recruit who 247Sports has rated as the No. Playing for the YNG Dreamerz, the Stanford signee is averaging 9.3 points, 2.9 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 2.6 turnovers a game while shooting just 38.1% from the field (23.7% from three). He was outrageous. Facing an inferior SEC foe, Oscar Tshiebwe put the team on his back to help the Wildcats weather a storm against a hot-hand. 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. While hes shown potential as a deep shooter, Cook has yet to showcase a consistent offensive game. Kentucky basketball target Travis Perry updates recruitment after big game in Lexington. At times it looked like he was nearing the corner in his three-point shot, but his confidence and his consistency have been shaky this season. Cook will look to help the Ducks reclaim the PAC-12 championship that they won in 2021 and 2020 but failed to crack the conference top-five most recently. 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 (). The 6-foot-7 forward spent the better part of March through June on set playing Lebron James in an upcoming film Shooting Stars.. 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. He ultimately committed to Oregon in March, then backed off of that pledge two months later. Kanaan Carlyle made the move to Overtime Elite this season. Crystal Ball for Mookie Cook. Calipari views Evans as the perfect stretch-four option in Kentuckys offense, an all-around versatile threat. Cook took official visits to all three programs, visiting Lexington back in the fall before taking trips to Oregon and Gonzaga in February. 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And none of this considers the minutes that potential returnees like Jeremy Roach, Tyrese Proctor, and Jaden Schutt would demand on the perimeter. In-depth analysis. Thats a great place to be., Gonzaga:Man, they play up and down. According to On3 s, Joe Tipton, five-star class of 2023 small forward Marquis Mookie Cook is set to make his college decision on Thursday night during halftime of the 6:00 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 West Linns Payton Pritchard, who originally committed to Oklahoma, flipped to Oregon and flourished in Eugene, winning the Bob Cousy award as the nations best point guard (2020). At 6-foot-7, 200 lbs, Cook The 6-foot-6 small forward is a tremendous athlete that, entering his final AAU summer, was excelling as a slasher, defender and was shooting the ball well off the catch. 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