Javonte Cooke

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 182
Country: USA (Columbia, SC)
Professional Team: Iowa Wolves
College: Winston-Salem State
Classification: Non-College Draft Prospect
Birthdate: 7/11/1999

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Adequate shooter
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker
Decent defender that can get steals and blocks
Solid athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter
Can struggle to score in traffic
Not an elite ball handler
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can be undisciplined defensively
Relative unknown commodity

Summary:

Javonte Cooke is an athletic, energetic swingman that previously played at Winston-Salem State in college basketball before playing in the NBA G-League for the Iowa Wolves this past season. He has flown under the radar as a draft prospect and hasn’t drawn much draft buzz, but while he may be a long shot to be drafted, he could project to be a 3 and D type of player in the NBA.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBA G-League Profile
Basketball-Reference Page
Winston-Salem State Basketball Bio

Games Scouted:
1/12/23 Iowa Wolves vs. Ontario Clippers

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