By ADAM ZAGORIA
Just over a month after decommitting from Oregon, five-star Mookie Cook has recommitted to playing in Eugene.
The No. 2 small forward in the Class of 2023, he initially chose the Ducks, where his sister Chaquinn was a track star, over Kentucky and Gonzaga. He then decommitted in June.
Now, Oregon lands Cook again, where he will join a recruiting class that includes point guard Jackson Shelstad and small forward. K.J. Evans.
“Coach Altman is a cool guy,” Cook said when he first committed. “He’s laid-back but serious on the court. He is a very receptive person. He listens to his
“Honestly, I’ve always truly loved Oregon in my heart,” Cook told On3. “At the end of the day, I always knew I wanted to be there. I’ve always had a great relationship with the coaches. So truthfully, I just always knew deep down in my heart that that was home and I wanted to be there.”
He added: “I’m most excited to play with Kwame Evans and Jackson Shelstad. Those are two great players and honestly the whole team. I just can’t wait to be there and see what other guys we got and just win. That’s the main thing. I just want to win. I can’t wait to be able to represent that Oregon, especially as a Portland native, it just feels dope.”
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