Tyler Cook
No. 25 – Chicago Bulls | |
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Position | Power forward |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | September 23, 1997
Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Chaminade (Creve Coeur, Missouri) |
College | Iowa (2016–2019) |
NBA draft | 2019: undrafted |
Playing career | 2019–present |
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–present | Chicago Bulls |
2021–present | →Windy City Bulls |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball Reference |
Tyler Cook (born September 23, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League. 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 Connecticut to win the 2K Classic tournament. He had another 26 as Iowa beat their rivals Iowa State.[1] Cook missed a game against Northwestern on January 9, 2019 with a knee injury, though the team won without him.[10] As a junior, Cook led Iowa to the NCAA Tournament and averaged 14.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Cook declared for the NBA draft and hired a agent.[11]
Professional career
Cleveland Cavaliers (2019–2020)
After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Cook signed a partially guaranteed contract with the Denver Nuggets.[12] On August 13, 2019, Cook signed a two-way contract with the Nuggets.[13] However, he was later released on October 16, 2019 during training camp.[14] Cook was later claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 19.[15] On January 3, 2020, the Cavaliers announced that they had converted the two-way contract with Cook to a standard NBA contract.[16] On January 6, the Cavaliers announced that they had waived Cook.[17] On January 9, Cook was re-signed by the Cavaliers, and immediately assigned to the Canton Charge.[18] On January 20, the Cavaliers announced that they had signed a second 10-day contract with Cook.[19]
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 Oklahoma City Blue announced that they had acquired Cook with a first-round draft pick and a second-round draft pick in 2020 NBA G League draft from the Canton Charge in exchange of Vincent Edwards and two 2020 first-round draft picks.[21] On February 26, Cook registered 19 points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in a 128–115 win over the Northern Arizona Suns.[22]
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–present)
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]
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 |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
- ^ Palermo, Gregg (September 23, 2015). "Chaminade's Tyler Cook tweets college pick". 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.
- ^ Johnson, Jeff (April 11, 2018). "Tyler Cook claims his departure from Iowa basketball isn't foregone conclusion". 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.
- ^ Popovich, Mike (January 31, 2020). "Tyler Cook hopes Cavs experience benefits him in his return to Canton Charge". 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.
External links
- Career statistics from NBA.com and Basketball Reference
- Iowa Hawkeyes bio
- College statistics at Sports-Reference.com
- 1997 births
- Living people
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from St. Louis
- Brooklyn Nets players
- Canton Charge players
- Chicago Bulls players
- Cleveland Cavaliers players
- Denver Nuggets players
- Detroit Pistons players
- Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball players
- Iowa Wolves players
- Oklahoma City Blue players
- Power forwards (basketball)
- Undrafted National Basketball Association players
- Windy City Bulls players