JALEN COOK NEWS

Not playing in exhibition Cook won't play in Wednesday's exhibition game against Spring Hill due to a hamstring injury, Guerry Smith of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

Impact Cook reportedly tweaked his hamstring and will miss Wednesday's exhibition as a result. The injury doesn't sound too serious, but Cook's status will be worth monitoring ahead of the team's season opener against UMBC on Nov. 7.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shines for Tulane in Costa Rica Cook helped Tulane earn its first foreign tour victory by scoring 24 points, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Cook was the leading scorer in the Green Wave's first game in Costa Rica, and went 8-15 from the field for 24 points. The point guard was the team's leading scorer last season with 18.0 points per game and will look to continue his offensive dominance heading into his third season of college basketball.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Cook (hamstring) will remain out for Saturday's AAC Tournament semifinal versus Houston, Guerry Smith of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

Impact Cook will skip a fourth straight game as he continues to recover from a bothersome hamstring. the Green Wave will attempt to pull off the upset without him with hopes of keeping their postseason and a chance at the NCAA Tournament alive.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Friday Cook (hamstring) did not appear in Friday's 69-60 win over Temple.

Impact Cook, who missed the last two games for Tulane, was absent from Friday's game against Temple. The 6-foot freshman has appeared in 24 games this season, averaging 18 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals on 33.8 minutes per game. It is unclear if Cook will be available for Tulane tomorrow.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Cook (hamstring) isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's contest against Temple.

Impact Cook was seen in uniform before the game, but he wasn't going through warmups. It remains unclear if he'll be available off the bench, but either way, it's clear that the point guard isn't 100 percent.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed, not warming up Cook (hamstring) is in uniform, but he's not participating in the pregame shootaround ahead of Friday's matchup against Temple, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Before the contest, Tulane head coach Ron Hunter said Cook. had 70 percent chance of returning to action Friday following a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. His status so far remains murky, but the fact that he isn't going through shootaround isn't a great sign.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

70 percent chance to play Friday Tulane head coach Ron Hunter said Cook (hamstring) has a 70 percent chance to play Friday against Temple, Shawn Pastor of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Cook has missed back-to-back games due to the hamstring injury, and coach Harper had previously said the freshman had a 50-50 shot of playing again this season. However, he appears to be showing signs of improvement and could be available for the quarterfinal of the AAC tournament. He's averaging 18.0 points, 3.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals for Tulane this season, so his presence would be a significant boost the Green Wave.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Cook (hamstring) isn't available for Sunday's game at SMU, Jordan Majewski of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Coach Ron Harper said Wednesday that Cook is 50-50 to play the rest of the season after aggravating a hamstring injury he suffered earlier in the year, so it's not a major surprise the guard will be out again Sunday. He's averaged 18.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals for Tulane this season, so his absence is significant for Tulane.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

50-50 to play again this season Tulane head coach Ron Harper said Wednesday that Cook (hamstring) will probably not play Thursday against UCF and is 50-50 to play again this season, Guerry Smith of The New Orlean...

Impact Hunter adds that Cook reinjured the same hamstring that sidelined him in December and that the recovery timetable would normally be a two-week deal. The freshman missed just one game during the initial injury, but that was because the issue coincided with a COVID outbreak. The 6-foot point guard is averaging 18.0 points, 3.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 33.8 minutes, so his potential absence would be a huge blow to Tulane.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cook leads Tulane over Wichita State on late foul shots

Jalen Cook made three foul shots with six seconds remaining to lift Tulane to a 67-66 win over Wichita State on Saturday

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues to lead offense Cook had 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 68-66 loss to UCF.

Impact Though Cook made less than half his shots, Saturday's 16 point performance marked the seventh consecutive game that the 6-foot-0 guard has scored in double-figures. Cook has started in all 15 games for Tulane this season after transferring from his bench role at LSU.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cook leads Tulane against UCF after 23-point game

Tulane visits the UCF Knights after Jalen Cook scored 23 points in the Green Wave's 75-66 loss to the SMU Mustangs

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cook scores 20 and Tulane holds off Cincinnati in 68-60

Jalen Cook scored 20 points and Tulane beat Cincinnati 68-60 in the Bearcats’ American Athletic Conference season opener

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-high 25 points in win Cook had 25 points (9-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 85-84 victory over Memphis.

Impact Cook showed no ill effects in his return from a hamstring injury. He led all scorers in this one as Tulane was able to pick up a nice win over Memphis. The LSU transfer is now averaging 19.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.2 three-pointers per contest this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Cook (hamstring) will start Wednesday against Memphis.

Impact Cooke missed one game due to the hamstring issue but is back in action Wednesday for Tulane. He's averaging 19.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals in 32.0 minutes per contest this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Wednesday Cook (hamstring) is expected to play Wednesday against Memphis, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Cook missed Tulane's previous game in early December due to a hamstring injury, but he's on track to retake the court for Wednesday's contest. The transfer from LSU has averaged 19.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals in 32.0 minutes across his first eight games with the Green Wave.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Cook is unavailable for Tuesday's game against the College of Charleston due to a hamstring injury, Guerry Smith of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

Impact The transfer from LSU has averaged 19.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals across the first eight games of the season, but he won't be available Tuesday. DeVon Baker will enter the starting five in Cook's absence.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Off to hot start Cook tallied 28 points (11-18 FG, 4-6 3PT, 0-1 FT) to accompany four rebounds and four assists in Tuesday's 70-67 win over SE Louisiana.

Impact Cook appeared in 20 games for LSU last season, averaging just 7.5 minutes and scoring 3.1 points off the bench, his point, rebound and assist totals Tuesday night all marked career highs. As a starter this season, the 6-foot freshman finds himself in a much better position as one of the primary scoring options for the Big Wave, expect his scoring to go down, though it can be expected that Cook continues to be an all-around player, collecting rebounds and assists throughout the year.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LSU's Jalen Cook enters transfer portal LSU basketball loses Jalen Cook to the transfer portal.

APRIL 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

LSU point guard Jalen Cook enters NCAA Transfer Portal LSU saw its roster take a hit with another departure.

APRIL 15, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM