VU All-Region guard Tasos Cook signs with Campbell University

VINCENNES, Ind. – Vincennes University sophomore point guard and 2023 All-Region 24 member Tasos Cook (Columbus, Ohio) signed his letter of intent Monday afternoon to continue his athletic and academic careers at Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C.

“I personally chose Campbell University to continue my athletic and academic career because of many things,” Cook said. “Everything about Campbell caught my attention. The location, the campus, the athletic facilities and much more. The hospitality and love I got from the entire coaching staff and players was huge for me as well and I felt comfortable there the minute I showed up.”

“After being at Campbell for my visit, I can see bright things in my future here and that made my decision very easy that this was the place for me,” Cook added.

Cook joined the Trailblazers after playing his freshman season at Stetson University in Florida.

Cook instantly made an impact with the Blue and Gold, scoring a game-high 20 points in just his second game at VU.

Cook helped guide the Trailblazers to a 30-6 record this past season and helped VU earn a spot in the NJCAA Division I National Quarterfinals in Kansas.

Cook was the only member of the 2022-23 VU squad to start in all 36 games this past season and ended his year averaging 10.9 points, a team-high 4.2 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game and hitting 35-percent from behind the three-point arc.

Cook was selected as a member of the 2023 All-Region 24 team and continued to lead the Blazers at the NJCAA National Tournament, scoring 15 points and grabbing seven rebounds in VU’s opening round win over Trinity Valley.

“My favorite memory from this past season at VU was definitely our entire trip at Hutch,” Cook said. “I feel we achieved many accomplishments while there and came together as a team. One of our main goals was to get there and we were able to make that happen.”

Cook joins a Campbell squad that finished last season with a record of 16-18 under Head Coach Kevin McGeehan and reached the Championship game of the Big South Conference Tournament in March.

The Fighting Camels will be transitioning to being a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) next season.

Cook is the first Vincennes University men’s basketball player to sign with Campbell University and 283rd men’s basketball player to sign with a four-year school in VU history.

“Athletically here at Vincennes, Coach Franklin has challenged me all year to be the best version of myself when playing,” Cook said. “I have been prepared both physically and mentally for the next level while being here at Vincennes and it will all make the transition back much easier. I have learned a lot from playing for Coach Franklin that I can take with me to the next level to be a better player for my next program.”

“Academically, what I have taken away from Vincennes is to continue to hold myself accountable,” Cook added. “To be responsible for classes, assignments and of course, time management during the season. I have been prepared with many college courses that will have me ready to continue my major at Campbell University.”

The Vincennes University Athletic Department would like to congratulate Tasos Cook on his signing with Campbell University and wishes him good luck as he continues his basketball career next season.