Current Prep Hoops Ranking: 23
Previous Prep Hoops Ranking: 30

Cook has improved his game in virtually all aspects as he’s gone from being labeled as just a shooter to a becoming a complete all-around player. The 6-foot-2 wing guard has emerged as a physical player who can stop opposing backcourt players with his quickness and physicality. In addition, he has continued to knock down shots from outside the arc at a very high percentage. Cook turned in a strong junior campaign for New Berlin West — averaging 18.8 points and 3.1 rebounds for a team that went 24-4 — and then performed well on the club circuit in April and May for 24: UP . Cook figures to have plenty of NCAA Division I and II coaches watching him over the next two months and he’s more likely than not to garner some offers from programs at that level before the summer ends.

Current Offers: Lindsey Wilson.

One of the more enjoyable players in the state’s 2027 class to watch because of his high energy and accurate long-range shooting touch, Cook has good size and strength to go along with his skills. He also can play both guard positions, though he is most lethal at the shooting-guard spot because of his three-point shooting skill. Cook owns an NAIA offer from Lindsey Wilson out of Kentucky, and figures to have scholarship schools watching closely the rest of the spring and into the summer. When you shoot the ball from outside the arc as well as Cook, that trait translates very well to the next level.

Cook was a major difference-maker all weekend. Jayce averaged 17.5 PPG on Day 1 against high-level competition and continued to show why he’s one of the better shooters in the region. He shot the lights out from three, stretched defenses with deep range, and made big momentum plays throughout the weekend. Beyond scoring, his IQ and decision-making stood out, making the extra pass, competing defensively, and consistently making winning plays late in games. His ability to control tempo and create spacing changed games for us.

A rather quiet first half led to a loud second half for Cook, who popped in all but two of his 14 points after intermission. One of the state’s more accurate three-point shooters, Cook swished four triples against the Fury and needed just a second or two to let go from deep due to his quick release. Cook is showing the ability to play both guard spots this spring as he also did a nice job of setting up his teammates. A physical player who competes with lots of energy on both ends of the court, Cook is a player scholarship schools figure to watch closely this month and through July.

Cook scored just four points for 24: UP in its win over Pro Lane Walz. But he was still one of the most important pieces on the court for his squad in the highly competitive contest. Cook can shoot and release so quickly that he must be guarded at an exceptionally high level on every possession. That defensive attention can often lead to openings to the basket for his teammates as opponents fear leaving Cook to help out. Cook also stepped up big time on defense on Sunday as his on-ball pressure and ability to stay in front of backcourt players were instrumental in helping his squad earn a big win. On Saturday, Cook had 15 points and three rebounds as 24: UP posted the most impressive victory of the entire Madness in the Midwest event — a 65-63 triumph over D1 Minnesota, an adidas shoe team with plenty of high-major NCAA DI prospects.

Jayce was a key player for 24:Up in their win over D1 Minnesota 3SSB. Leading by two possessions for most of the second half, Jayce did a great job of keeping his team calm in the half-court, able to play under the pressure from the opposing guards, and wait for an open look to appear. Jayce knocked down his threes at a high percentage, and was able to help ice the game at the free throw line down the stretch. More known for his shooting, Jayce did a great job of getting his team past the full-court pressure and into their half-court sets against a team that features a ton of length and athleticism.

Cook was one of the players that stood out for New Berlin West in Wednesday night’s contest. Jayce has an extremely quick trigger three point shot and does not hesitate on getting attempts up from downtown. The 6-foot-2 prospect has made 78 total threes this year while shooting 37%. Overall, shots were hard to come by in the paint for West, but Cook was able to get a few rips to the basket on the baseline to showcase his ability to score in other ways other than shooting well from the perimeter. Cook led all scorers for West, finishing the game with 16 points. Cook plays on a very talented 24:UP club program and should continue to boost his stock this spring and summer as he proves his ability to defend and score the basketball. Jayce is one of the premier scorers and shooters in a loaded Division 2, Sectional 3 that features seven teams that were ranked in the top ten in Division 2 at one time this season.