BrandonClayScouting.com: Player Card – Tyler Cook

Class citations for research paper of 2016 is one of the best power forwards in the nation. After seeing him recently at the Hoop Hall Classic, he proved to one of the better post scorers and rebounders in the class. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike

By: @JLHemingwayPSB & @BrandonClayPSB

Tyler Cook – (O’Fallon, Mo.), Chaminade / St. Louis Eagles – 2016
Height: 6’7″
Position: Power Forward
Committed College: Undecided
Star Grade:

Date: December 22, 2015
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: City of Palms (Fort Myers, Fla.)

Cook was limited somewhat offensively in this eval. I love his passion, energy on the floor and willingness to make plays around the rim rebounding. Tonight, he went up against Romello White and neither got very many touches in a position to make a play.  

Date: December 18, 2015
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: City of Palms (Fort Myers, Fla.)

Cook puts the ‘Power’ in power forward. He is strong rebounding forward who can finish through contact. Interestingly he showed range on his jumper even hitting a few step back jumpers from 12-15′.

Date: May 23, 2015
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Nike EYBL (Minneapolis, MN)

Cook is an active option at the power forward position. He plays tough on the inside and has good bounce in his legs. Cook showed here that he is a capable rebounder around the glass as well.

Date: January 19, 2015
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Hoop Hall Classic (Springfield, Mass.)

This might be the best evaluation of Cook to date as he finished with 15 points and buy time on an essay 10 rebounds while shooting 7-9 from the field. His strong upper body coupled with nimble feet allowed him power and manuever around the Paul VI defenders. His offensive repertoire seems to be expanding as he showed multiple reverse pivots and the ability to fan out of the post.

Date: December 12, 2014
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Team Takeover National Hoops Showcase (Hyattsville, Md.)

Cook’s size even against DeMatha is notable. He has a football build coupled with good feet and a high energy level.

Date: June 14, 2014
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Nike Elite 100 Camp (St. Louis, Mo.)

Cook’s eval here was similar to the ones from the EYBL stops that we attended. He’s a solid power forward who is active around the glass. Cook hit the 15 foot jump shot though he struggled with free throws in this child labor essay eval. His skill reminds me of classmate Tyrique Jones (MA).

Date: May 24, 2014
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Nike EYBL (Minneapolis, Minn.)

Cook is a legitimate sized option in the middle. He played well against the CP3 post game. He’s a right-handed option who also finished with his left hand as well at the rim.

Date: May 17, 2014
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Nike EYBL (Hampton, Va.)

Cook came off the bench to play a back up role for the Eagles in this game. He is a grinder who will play hard on the block. He doesn’t need a lot of primary touches to be effective. He has decent hands & good lift to be able to finish when needed.

Highlights of Cook courtesy of Courtside Films :

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Brandon Clay is the Executive Camp Director of the Elite Basketball Academy and the owner of Brandon Clay Scouting. Clay is also the owner of Peach State Basketball, Inc., and serves on the Naismith Trophy Men’s / Women’s College Player of the Year Academy and the HS Boys / Girls All-American Team Board of Selectors. He is also the Director of Scouting for the OTRHoopsReport.com National Scouting Report. Clay has been involved in the community since 2001. You can reach him at [email protected]

Jonathan Hemingway is a National Evaluator for the OTRHoopsReport. Hemingway serves on the Board of Selectors for the Naismith Trophy. also He is also the publisher of CoachHemi.com. He has been involved in the community since 1996 as a coach, camp director and evaluator. You can reach him via email at [email protected] and follow him on  twitter @JLHemingwayPSB