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Darwin Cook

b. 1958

American basketball player and coach (born 1958)

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About Darwin Cook

Born 1958. Darwin Cook is an American basketball player and basketball coach.

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.

Career playing statistics

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Important facts

Born

6 August 1958, Los Angeles

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Basketball player, basketball coach

Nationality

United States

Education

University of Portland, Crenshaw High School

Awards

Lega Basket Serie A

Also known as

Darwin Louis Cook

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Darwin Cook's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Darwin Cook?

American basketball player and coach (born 1958)

When was Darwin Cook born?

Darwin Cook was born on 6 August 1958 in Los Angeles.

What is Darwin Cook's occupation?

Darwin Cook is a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality is Darwin Cook?

Darwin Cook is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Darwin Cook

· Wikidata: Q1170408

· DBpedia: Darwin Cook

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Darwin Cook. https://biography.guide/darwin-cook/

MLA: "Darwin Cook." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/darwin-cook/.

Chicago: "Darwin Cook." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/darwin-cook/.

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