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Oregon signee Mookie Cook to take part in McDonald's All-American Game dunk contest

Jarrid Denneyby:Jarrid Denney•03/27/23•

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Mookie Cook / Player submitted photo

One of Oregon’s highly-touted prospects from ’23 signing class will be in the national spotlight on Monday.

On Monday, the McDonald’s All-American games announced its list of participants for its 2023 dunk contest, three-point contest, and knockout event.

Oregon 4-star signee Mookie Cook is one of nine players who will participate in the dunk contest.

Ducks’ 5-star signee KJ Evans will also feature in the knockout event.

Cook, an Oregon native who played his final high school season at Compass Prep in Arizona, is a 6-foot-7, 200-pound forward who On3 tabbed as the No. 24 overall prospect in this class of 2023.

Evans, a 6-foot-10, 200-pound forward, is the No. 12 overall prospect in the class according to On3.

Monday’s Powerade Jam Fest will begin at 4:30 p.m. PT and air on ESPN2 and the ESPN app.

The 2023 McDonald’s All-American boys game is scheduled to tip off at 6 p.m. PT and will air on ESPN and the ESPN app.

Mookie Cook H.S. scouting summary

“Cook has all the tools. At 6-foot-8 he has the positional size. The broad shoulders and long arms showcase a projectable frame. Cook is a functional athlete and he has a smooth release on his jump shot with range. The question mark with Cook is his consistency. He seems to get lost in the shuffle a good amount, not imposing his will on the flow of the game. Cook has a tendency to settle for jump shots. He has the dimensions and physical traits to be a good team defender. This upcoming summer will be a big one in the development of Cook figuring out who and what he is as a prospect and player. The tools are there, the upside is still immense.“

Kwame Evans H.S. scouting summary

“It’s the length with Evans, his arms seemingly go forever and he continues to grow. There is so much there with his game, it is understandable how he can still be putting it all together. Evans has ball skills to re-initiate offense or grab and go off the rebounds. He has excellent vision, as teams are able to play through him from a stationary position in the half-court. Evans is a reliable spot shooter when his feet are set. While he is athletic, there is not a lot of pop in his game, but his enormous wing-span makes up for a lot of that. He is great in the passing lanes and has excellent timing as a shot-blocker. He will need to continue adding strength, but that will come as he is still young. The upside is huge and the light is coming on.“

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