NOTING COOK... A very fast forward that is used to winning and brings his flare to the team this year as a young player looking to earn quality minutes right off the bat ... Contains outstanding rebounding skills with great shooting ... Has the ability to take defenders off the dribble and pull the ball out to the perimeter ... Should be up for MEAC Rookie of the Year honors with his ability ... Possesses great defensive pressure off the ball, and looks to make plays with his legs and hands on that side of the court ... Wants to work in the paint and bring defenders to the perimeter for his athleticism to take over ... Likes to fool opposing players as he steps back for a three-pointer every now-and-then ... A great pick-up for the Wildcats in the off-season, and should be a player to watch for the future.

PREP/PERSONAL... Born to the world as Kyle E. Cook on July 25, 1989 ... He is the son of Charles Cook and Denise Martin ... Enjoyed working with the Yearbook Staff in high school ... Donates his time to local food drives back home in New York ... Chose to attend Bethune-Cookman because he always wanted to attend an HBCU ... Says his mother has been the biggest athletic influence in his life because she put the ball in his hand and was his biggest fan/critic ... Helped to lead Lincoln High School to a perfect 29-0 record in 2003 as well as a City Championship under head coach Mark Yantos ... Played alongside Sebastian Telfair in high school ... Led the Railsplitters to a State Championship and a 27-2 record in 2006 ... Served as a four-year letterwinner ... Four-year city championship title winner ... Tabbed as an All-City Honorable Mention performer as a senior ... Ranked #40 in the state during his senior season.

SHOOTING THE "J" with ... Kyle Cook:

Favorite Sports Team ... Miami Heat

Most Memorable Sports Moment ... Winning a state championship

Favorite Movies ... A Bronx Tale, Friday and He Got Game

Hobbies ... Bowling

Favorite Writers ... Teri Woods

Favorite Food ... Lasagna

Favorite Teacher at B-CU ... Rapheal Jackson