Greg Cook (basketball)
Gregory Olin Cook (December 8, 1958 – March 19, 2005) was an American basketball player. Nicknamed "Cookieman", he played collegiately for the LSU Tigers and was renowned for his defensive prowess.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 8, 1958 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 2005 (aged 46) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Abraham Clark (Roselle, New Jersey) |
| College | LSU (1976–1981) |
| NBA draft | 1981: 2nd round, 40th overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Position | Center / power forward |
| Career history | |
| 1984–1985 | Wyoming Wildcatters |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Cook posted his best statistics during his freshman season in 1976–77 when he averaged 11.5 points and 9.2 rebounds. He sat out the 1977–78 season before returning for his three final seasons. During those years, Cook helped lead the Tigers to an SEC tournament championship in 1980 and an NCAA Final Four appearance in 1981. He was selected by the New York Knicks as the 40th overall pick in the 1981 NBA draft but never played in the league. Cook played briefly in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), appearing in five games for the Wyoming Wildcatters in the 1984–85 season.
Cook died in his sleep in Houston, Texas, aged 46.