Darwin Cook facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 6, 1958 Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Crenshaw (Los Angeles, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 184 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Portland (1976–1980) |
| NBA Draft | 1980 / Round: 4 / Pick: 70th overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Pro career | 1980–1992 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1980–1986 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1986–1987 | Washington Bullets |
| 1987–1988 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1988 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| 1988–1989 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1989 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1989–1991 | Scavolini Pesaro |
| 1991–1992 | Quad City Thunder |
| As coach: | |
| 2017–2019 | Antelope Valley |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,820 (9.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,308 (2.1 spg) |
| Assists | 2,248 (3.7 rpg) |
Darwin Louis Cook (born August 6, 1958) is an American basketball coach and former player.
Playing career
Cook played for the University of Portland from 1976 to 1980, and was selected by the Detroit Pistons with 70th overall pick in the 1980 NBA draft.
Cook's NBA career lasted from 1980 to 1989, and he played for the New Jersey Nets, Washington Bullets, Denver Nuggets, and San Antonio Spurs. In 1987, he signed a one-year contract with Scavolini Pesaro of the Italian Serie A1 before returning to the NBA for one more season, playing for the Nuggets and the Spurs. After his NBA career, in 1989, he returned to Italy and signed a two-year contract with Scavolini.
Coaching career
On May 19, 2017, Cook was named a head coach of the University of Antelope Valley's Pioneers men's basketball team.
See also
In Spanish: Darwin Cook para niños
- List of National Basketball Association single-game steals leaders
