Charles Cooks, senior guard from Jacksonville, FL, led the NCCAA 9th ranked Trinity Baptist College Eagles to a 2-1 week. On Monday, the Eagles defeated then NCCAA 9th ranked Toccoa Falls 73-60. Cooks set a school record by connecting on 10 threes on his way to a season-high 35 points. On Thursday, TBC hosted defending South Region Champion Pensacola Christian, winning 55-44 to earn their 7th straight win. Cooks led all scorers with 19 points and 6 assists. On Saturday, the Eagles traveled to Clearwater, falling 62-59. Cooks faced a box and 1 all game, finishing with 12 points. Charles Cooks averaged 22 points for the week, which is two points higher than his season average.
Men’s Basketball DII Nominees: Bernard Smith, Grace Bible College; David Wenthold, Maranatha Baptist University; Luke Chafin, North Central University; Charles Cooks, Trinity Baptist College; TJ Jackson, Pensacola Christian College