Tyler Cook
undrafted | |
Playing career | 2019–present |
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Career history | |
2019–2020 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
2019–2020 | →Canton Charge |
2020 | Canton Charge |
2020 | Oklahoma City Blue |
2020 | Denver Nuggets |
2021 | Iowa Wolves |
2021 | Brooklyn Nets |
2021 | Detroit Pistons |
2021–2022 | Chicago Bulls |
2021–2022 | →Windy City Bulls |
2022–2023 | Salt Lake City Stars |
2023 | S.E. Melbourne Phoenix |
2023–present | Joventut Badalona |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Tyler Cook (born September 23, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for Joventut Badalona of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroCup. He played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Early life and high school career
Cook has an older brother. Cook played for Chaminade College Preparatory School alongside Jayson Tatum. As a senior, the duo led the team to a state title, where Cook scored 17 points in the championship game.[1] In 2015, Cook announced his intentions to attend the University of Iowa.[2][3]
College career
He entered the starting lineup straight away during his freshman season but fractured his right index finger in November and missed seven games.[4][5] He averaged 12.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game on a team that reached the NIT.[1] During his sophomore season he averaged 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.[6] In March 2018, Cook submitted paperwork for early entry into the 2018 NBA draft, but did not hire an agent.[7][8][9]
Cook scored 26 points as the Hawkeyes defeated
Professional career
Cleveland Cavaliers (2019–2020)
After going undrafted in the
Canton Charge (2020)
Cook's contract was not renewed when the second 10-day deal expired. He rejoined the Charge.[20]
Oklahoma City Blue (2020)
On February 16, 2020, the
Denver Nuggets (2020)
On June 30, 2020, the Denver Nuggets announced that they had signed Cook to a two-way contract.[23]
Iowa Wolves (2021)
On November 30, 2020, the Minnesota Timberwolves announced that they had signed Cook,[24] but on December 19, 2020, the Timberwolves waived Cook.[25] On January 8, 2021, the Iowa Wolves announced that they had acquired the returning right to Cook and the 17th overall pick in the first 2021 NBA G League draft from the Oklahoma City Blue for the returning right to James Webb III and the 7th overall pick in the 2021 draft.[26]
Brooklyn Nets (2021)
On February 24, 2021, Cook was signed to a 10-day contract by the Brooklyn Nets.[27]
Detroit Pistons (2021)
On March 19, 2021, Cook was signed to a 10-day contract by the Detroit Pistons,[28] and on March 29, he signed a second 10-day contract.[29] Finally, on April 7, he signed a multi-year contract.[30]
On July 31, 2021, Cook was waived by the Pistons.[31]
Chicago Bulls (2021–2022)
On September 8, 2021, Cook signed with the Chicago Bulls[32] and on October 18, they converted his deal into a two-way contract with the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League.[33]
Salt Lake City Stars (2022–2023)
On October 23, 2022, Cook joined the Salt Lake City Stars training camp roster.[34]
South East Melbourne Phoenix (2023)
On September 11, 2023, Cook signed with the South East Melbourne Phoenix of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) as an injury replacement for Alan Williams.[35] He was named the most valuable player of the NBL pre-season tournament.[36] He suffered an eye injury in his third game and subsequently missed the next two. Upon Williams' return from injury on October 18, Cook was released by the Phoenix.[37]
Career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019–20 | Cleveland | 11 | 0 | 3.2 | .700 | — | .833 | .9 | .1 | .1 | .0 | 1.7 |
2019–20 | Denver | 2 | 0 | 9.5 | .500 | — | 1.000 | 2.0 | .0 | 1.0 | .0 | 2.0 |
2020–21 | Brooklyn | 4 | 0 | 4.3 | .333 | — | — | .5 | .5 | .0 | .0 | .5 |
2020–21 | Detroit | 28 | 1 | 15.0 | .680 | .500 | .486 | 3.3 | .5 | .3 | .1 | 5.5 |
2021–22 | Chicago | 20 | 2 | 10.0 | .605 | — | .656 | 2.7 | .2 | .2 | .2 | 3.4 |
Career | 65 | 3 | 10.6 | .654 | .500 | .600 | 2.5 | .3 | .2 | .1 | 3.8 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | Denver | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | — | — | — | 2.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
Career | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | — | — | — | 2.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
College
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016–17 | Iowa | 27 | 26 | 24.5 | .554 | .250 | .598 | 5.3 | 1.0 | .7 | .4 | 12.3 |
2017–18 | Iowa | 33 | 33 | 28.0 | .566 | .143 | .661 | 6.8 | 1.8 | .6 | .6 | 15.3 |
2018–19 | Iowa | 33 | 33 | 30.8 | .510 | .000 | .644 | 7.6 | 2.4 | .7 | .5 | 14.5 |
Career | 93 | 92 | 28.0 | .542 | .143 | .639 | 6.7 | 1.8 | .7 | .5 | 14.1 |
References
- ^ a b c Emmert, Mark (March 12, 2019). "Tyler Cook will get his Big Dance moment, but he also must help the Hawkeyes rediscover their mojo". Hawk Central. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- FOX2now. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ Polacek, Scott (September 24, 2015). "Tyler Cook to Iowa: Hawkeyes Land 4-Star PF Prospect". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ "Tyler Cook shines for struggling Iowa hoops team". USA Today. February 8, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ Duber, Vinnie (November 29, 2016). "Hawkeyes freshman Tyler Cook to miss next three weeks after fracturing finger". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ Connors, Ryan (March 2, 2018). "Will Tyler Cook return to Iowa basketball next season? 'Only God knows'". landof10.com. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ "Iowa sophomore forward Tyler Cook to test NBA draft interest". ESPN. Associated Press. March 9, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- The Gazette. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ Petaros, Nick (July 17, 2016). "Iowa basketball: Cook embraces defensive role". The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ Hlas, Mike (January 9, 2019). "Without Tyler Cook, Iowa men's basketball still beats Northwestern". The Gazette. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
- ^ Emmert, Mark (March 25, 2019). "Hawkeye basketball team already looking ahead: 'We'll be back. I promise you that.'". Hawk Central. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
- ^ "Tyler Cook, Chaminade, Power Forward". 247Sports. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
- ^ "Denver Nuggets sign Tyler Cook and P.J. Dozier". NBA.com. August 13, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- ^ "We have released forward Tyler Cook". Denver Nuggets on Twitter.com. October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ "Cavaliers Claim Tyler Cook off Waivers". NBA.com. October 19, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ "Cavaliers Convert Contract of Tyler Cook". NBA.com. January 3, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Cavaliers Sign Levi Randolph; Waive McKinnie, Cook". NBA.com. January 6, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ "Cavs Sign Tyler Cook To 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. January 9, 2020. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "Cavs Sign Tyler Cook To Second 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. January 20, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
- Canton Repository. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ^ "Oklahoma City Blue Acquires Tyler Cook". NBA.com. February 16, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- ^ "Tyler Cook: Leads team in scoring". CBS Sports. February 27, 2020. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ "Nuggets sign Tyler Cook to Two-Way contract". NBA.com. June 30, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ "Timberwolves sign Tyler Cook". NBA.com. December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- ^ "Timberwolves waive four players". NBA.com. December 19, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ "Wolves Acquire Returning Player Rights of Tyler Cook and Oklahoma City Blue's 2020–2021 First Round Pick". NBA.com. January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Sign Tyler Cook to 10-day Contract". NBA.com. February 24, 2021. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ "DETROIT PISTONS SIGN TYLER COOK TO 10-DAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
- ^ "Detroit Pistons Sign Tyler Cook To Second 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. March 29, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ "Detroit Pistons Sign Tyler Cook to a Multi-Year Contract". NBA.com. April 7, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ Sankofa II, Omari (July 31, 2021). "Detroit Pistons waive Cory Joseph, Deividas Sirvydis and Tyler Cook ahead of free agency". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ "Bulls sign Free Agents". NBA.com. September 8, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ "BULLS FINALIZE 2021–22 OPENING NIGHT ROSTER". NBA.com. October 18, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ "Stars Announce 2022-23 Training Camp Roster". oursportscentral.com. October 23, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
- ^ "Williams sidelined, NBA forward in". NBL.com.au. September 11, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
- ^ "Thank You Tyler Cook". semphoenix.com.au. October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
- ^ "Star big man returns for Phoenix". NBL.com.au. October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Iowa Hawkeyes bio
- College statistics at Sports-Reference.com