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Oregon Ducks men's basketball lands Mookie Cook, No. 5 prospect in 2023 class

Elite 2023 prospect Mookie Cook has committed to Oregon, becoming just the second top-five recruit to commit to the Ducks since 2007.

Cook chose Dana Altman's program over Kentucky and Gonzaga. He's long been familiar with Oregon due to his sister, Chaquinn, running track for the Ducks and becoming a two-time All-American in 2017 and 2018.

"I know where I want to go and the timing is perfect for me," Cook told ESPN. "I visited all three schools. Coach Altman came to see me play in the eighth grade at the Les Schwab event. Since then he has been recruiting me .