University of Oklahoma Athletics
Men's Hoops Sign Cole During Early Signing Period
November 09, 2022 | Men's Basketball
NORMAN – Oklahoma head men's basketball coach Porter Moser announced the signing of Jacolb Cole during the early signing period on Friday.
Cole, a 6-8 forward from Bellaire, Texas, is a four-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals and a three star by 247Sports. He is ranked No. 69 on the ESPN100, No. 107 nationally by Rivals and the No. 6 player in Missouri by 247Sports. He attended the 2022 USA Basketball Junior National Team April minicamp and was one of 16 finalists for the 2021 USA U16 National Team roster.
"Jacolb's length, versatility and athleticism allow him to play multiple positions and be impactful on the defensive end," said Moser. "He is a willing passer with excellent ball handling skills and he uses his length to create off the bounce. Jacolb has an edge to win and our conversations from the beginning were all about winning. We are building the program through a group of guys committed to win and Jacolb will be a welcomed addition to the Oklahoma men's basketball family."
Cole attended Bellaire High School for three years and moved to Missouri for his senior season. He averaged 16.8 points and 8.5 rebounds per contest in 84 starts for Bellaire.
Cole was named 2021-22 6A Region 3 District MVP and earned 6A All-Region honors. He averaged 22.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per game in 28 games and led Bellaire to a 21-9 finish and an appearance in the 6A regionals.
Cole started 18 games as a sophomore and tallied 19.7 points, 8.5 bounds, 4.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.8 blocks per contest. He earned second team all-district honors.
During his freshman campaign, he started 36 games and averaged 8.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.0 blocks per contest.
Cole, a 6-8 forward from Bellaire, Texas, is a four-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals and a three star by 247Sports. He is ranked No. 69 on the ESPN100, No. 107 nationally by Rivals and the No. 6 player in Missouri by 247Sports. He attended the 2022 USA Basketball Junior National Team April minicamp and was one of 16 finalists for the 2021 USA U16 National Team roster.
"Jacolb's length, versatility and athleticism allow him to play multiple positions and be impactful on the defensive end," said Moser. "He is a willing passer with excellent ball handling skills and he uses his length to create off the bounce. Jacolb has an edge to win and our conversations from the beginning were all about winning. We are building the program through a group of guys committed to win and Jacolb will be a welcomed addition to the Oklahoma men's basketball family."
Cole attended Bellaire High School for three years and moved to Missouri for his senior season. He averaged 16.8 points and 8.5 rebounds per contest in 84 starts for Bellaire.
Cole was named 2021-22 6A Region 3 District MVP and earned 6A All-Region honors. He averaged 22.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per game in 28 games and led Bellaire to a 21-9 finish and an appearance in the 6A regionals.
Cole started 18 games as a sophomore and tallied 19.7 points, 8.5 bounds, 4.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.8 blocks per contest. He earned second team all-district honors.
During his freshman campaign, he started 36 games and averaged 8.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.0 blocks per contest.
Jacolb ColeLink AcademyBellaire, Texas Forward 6'8", 205 Lbs. PREP/HIGH SCHOOL: Labeled a four-star prospect by ESPN and Rivals and a three-star by 247Sports … Ranked No. 69 in the 2023 ESPN100, No. 107 nationally by Rivals and No. 6 player in Missouri by 247Sports.com … Attended the 2022 USA Basketball Junior National Team April minicamp … Named as one of 16 finalists for the 2021 USA U16 National Team … Attended Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas prior to his senior season … Named 2021-22 6A Region 3 District MVP and 6A All-Region after his junior campaign … Averaged 22.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per game in 28 games as a junior at Bellaire (2021-22) … Led Bellaire to a 21-9 finish and appeared in the 6A regionals … Named second team all-district as a sophomore … Started 18 games (2020-21) and averaged 19.7 points, 8.5 bounds, 4.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.8 blocks per contest … Poured in 8.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.0 blocks per game in 36 starts as a freshman (2019-20). PERSONAL: Son of Remyi Cole and Harriett Pritchett … Has one sister (Zalesse) and one brother (RJ) … Grandfather (Dr. William Cole) played soccer for the Sierra Leone National Team … Cousin (Ansu Sesay) played in the NBA. |
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