Omar Cook

Omar-Sharif Cook (Omar-Šarif Kuk / Омар-Шариф Кук) is an American-Montenegrin professional basketball coach and former player. Born on January 28, 1982, Cook represented Montenegro internationally and was considered a top 10 overall prospect by NBA scouts. He played high school basketball at Christ The King Regional High School and college basketball at St. John's University. Cook excelled at St. John's, ranking second in the nation and first in the Big East in assists. He also broke Mark Jackson's record for the most assists in a game for a St. John's player. Cook was drafted by the NBA's Orlando Magic in the second round of the 2001 NBA draft but failed to make the team due to shooting struggles.