HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s Colden Cook has been a key piece as to why his Cubs have a dominant 15-4 record with only two games left in the season.
Cook, a sophomore, has suited up for Humboldt’s varsity team the past two years. It’s fun to think about what he could bring to the Cubs his junior and senior years.
Cook said he believes his game is a help to Humboldt’s older players Trey Sommer and Sam Hull.
“I try to pass off a lot to Sam and Trey down low so they can score,” said Cook. “I’m trying to get better at going up strong around the rim. My mid-range shots and layups have been a positive.”
Cook leads his team with 2.8 assists per game, hits free throws at a 55% mark, is second on the team with 13.7 points per game and a 57% shooting mark from the floor. He also is one of the leaders on the boards with 5.3 rebounds per game.
The three-sport athlete also suits up on the football and baseball fields but enjoys playing basketball the most. Cook has played basketball ever since he can remember.
“I like how fast everything is and how it always keeps you moving,” Cook said. “You’ve always got to keep thinking, that’s what makes it fun for me.”
Cook has some ideas in mind of what he’d like to achieve.
“I want to get Tri-Valley League First Team, that’s my main goal personally,” Cook said. “I think experiencing some varsity minutes last year helped me a lot in realizing how fast the game is from middle school to high school.”
The Cubs face off against Yates Center on Monday before they finish the season at Cherryvale on Tuesday. He hopes Humboldt can make a deep run in the playoffs.
“I think everyone on our team is athletic. That helps us get out and run, make steals on defense and go up for a layup on the other end of the court,” Cook said. “It’s a long season and coach is always making us go 100 percent.”
“We want to win the league and make a run at the state championship,” he continued.
