2012-13:

• Started in his JMU debut at No. 13 UCLA, scoring his first points on a breakaway dunk with 2:08 to go
• Emerged with 11 points in comeback win over Youngstown State, including a key jumper in the final two minutes and two free throws with eight seconds lefts for the game winners in a 69-68 decision
• Started and played 30 minutes with eight points in home debut, a loss to George Washington
• Back-to-back eight-point outings in win over Winthrop
• Came off the bench to match season high with 11 points vs. San Jose State
• Recorded his second stretch of five blocks in three games with two vs. UNCW before exiting with a wrist fracture, which kept him out of competition for several weeks
• Returned from four-game injury hiatus to hit two key second-half three-pointers to go with four rebounds in ODU win
• 5-for-5 from the field with two threes and a season-high 13 points along with three assists in win over Hofstra
• Seven points plus a career-high eight rebounds in home win over William and Mary
• Career high of 16 points and six rebounds in loss at Drexel
• 10 points and led JMU with seven rebounds in last-second loss at Northeastern
• Seven points and seven rebounds off the bench in home loss to Georgia State

Before College:

• Competed for Trenton Catholic Academy
• Averaged 6.8 points per game as a junior as the Iron Mikes went 19-6 and reached semifinal round of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public South B Tournament
• As a sophomore, Trenton Catholic captured the Parochial B state championship and won the New Jersey Tournament of Champions
• Rated 11^th best prospect from New Jersey by ESPN, 68^th in his region and 83^rd nationally at the small forward position
• Also played for head coach Fred Falchi and Team NJABC

Personal:

• Son of Paula and Charles Cooke
• Undeclared major

Career Highs

Getting to know...Charles

Why did you choose JMU?
Because I love the team, the surroundings, the people, and the coaching staff.

What is your major?
Undeclared

If not basketball, what other sport would you play?
Track

What is your favorite thing to do in Harrisonburg?
Eat

If you could go anywhere on vacation where would it be and why?
Jamaica, because I've never been there.

How old were you when you first knew that you wanted to play basketball in college?
I was in second grade.

Which of your teammates would you most want to play in a one-on-one game and why?
Arman, because he thinks he can beat me.

What is one thing every JMU student should do at JMU before graduating?
Be in a three-point shooting contest

Where do you see yourself in five years?
NBA

What will it take for you to consider this season a success?
Hard work and dedication

What was your most embarrassing moment in high school?
When I got rim-stuffed on a fast break

What is your go-to song to get into the right mindset for a game?
Dedication 4 album

Who on the team would be best at playing another sport?
Myself

Other than playing pro basketball, what are your career goals?
To get my degree in pre-law

Favorites:

NBA Team: Thunder
NBA Player: Kobe Bryant
Dessert: Vanilla ice cream
US State: New Jersey
Video Game: Black Ops
Month: July
Mascot: Ohio State Buckeye
Super Hero: Elastic man from Fantastic Four
Pizza Topping: Cheese
US President: Obama
Sneaker: Kobes, Jordans, Lebrons

Pick One:

PC or Mac: Mac
DC or Marvel Comics: DC
D-Hall or E-Hall: E-hall
Twitter or Facebook: Twitter
Breakfast or Dinner: Dinner
Peanut or Plain M&Ms: Plain
NBA All-Star Game or Dunk Contest: All-Star Game
Walmart or Target: Walmart
Sports Center or Mike and Mike: Sports Center