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Jalen Cook rating

Posted on 2/7/20 at 11:09 am
Posted by TexasTiger88
Madisonville
Member since Jun 2010
1811 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 11:09 am
This may be a dumb question but why is Cook rated so low nationally? Is he super underrated? Size? Everything I’ve heard about this guy is that he’s a stud instant impact player.
Posted by Lptigerfan
Jeff Davis Parish
Member since May 2015
598 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 11:26 am to
Go see him tonight in person and make your own judgement. He is a true PG that can take over when needed.
Posted by HighRoller
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2011
4190 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 11:28 am to
Hung 50 on catholic. Can score at will.
Posted by lsusteve1
Member since Dec 2004
42005 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 12:07 pm to
Kid is a stud and will be a good one at LSU.

I will be there tonight watching him go up against Scotlandville and Beakman.
Posted by thunderbird1100
GSU Eagles fan
Member since Oct 2007
68408 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 12:10 pm to
The knock is size but I dont get it either. He is actually built pretty well for a 6 footer and is having a GIGANTIC season. Was player of the year in LA last year over Beekman too. Owned Beekman heads up in their game last season, play tonight against one another again.
This post was edited on 2/7/20 at 12:11 pm
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278628 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 12:14 pm to
What are his shooting %’s
Posted by mhc4tigers
Member since Aug 2016
4339 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 12:34 pm to
Can only be size. And what did he do in AAU this summer.

There are dozens and dozens of very talented PG and Shooting guards.

So I do not know if the ranking matters. Probably little respect nationally for Louisiana Basketball also.

What can he do for LSU?

I expect he will do very well as a PG.
Posted by MsandLa
in the L.P.
Member since Jan 2009
7166 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 1:04 pm to
I have been around Jalen since he was seven years old. You will not find a harder worker to perfect his craft. Sweet and humble young man who wants to win. I think his rating is because of height. This kid is an athlete and will excel at LSU
Posted by Overpaid Dave
Member since Dec 2019
117 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 1:38 pm to
quote:

why is Cook rated so low nationally?


I have seen him play in person three times over the last two years. I think he is rated right where he should be. That's not a knock on him at all. I have seen him dominate a game while scoring 30 plus and I have seen him look average while "only" scoring 16 points.

No doubt by the time he leaves, he is going to be a great player at LSU. But the fact of the matter is, he is going to be a four year player at LSU. Its going to take him a couple of years to develop, but by the times he leaves I think he will be a solid starter at LSU. I just don't ever see him being an all-conference type of player.
Posted by ellesssuuu
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2016
2803 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 2:30 pm to
I went saw him against Catholic and he is phenomenal. Listed at 6ft but probably 5’10. Will tear it up at the next level.
Posted by crownroyaltiger
The Good Ole L.P.
Member since Jan 2005
312 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 2:43 pm to
He fits today’s game well. Strong on the drive, quick first step. Not a lights out shooter, but very capable of driving strong to the rim and finishing while drawing a foul.
Posted by brewhan davey
Audubon Place
Member since Sep 2010
32802 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 4:50 pm to
It seems like they don't update the basketball rankings nearly as much as the football rankings.
Posted by The Pirate King
Pangu
Member since May 2014
57755 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 8:38 pm to
Watched him against Scotlandville tonight...did not play well at all. He’s built really well, but plays below the rim.

Maybe he just had an off night or something. Reece Beeckman is the real deal. Shame we lost him.
Posted by Tiger Ryno
#WoF
Member since Feb 2007
103151 posts
Posted on 2/7/20 at 9:49 pm to
Chris Jackson was 5'4"


Let that sink in.
This post was edited on 2/7/20 at 9:50 pm
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