Former Murray State guard Jada Cook returned to her hometown of Roanoke this summer to run her annual basketball camp, opening its doors to children from pre‑kindergarten through eighth grade.
The camp centered on core skills — ball handling, shooting and dribbling — while also staging mini‑tournaments that pitted participants against one another in one‑on‑one matchups, free‑throw contests and an all‑star showcase.
Cook emphasized that the drills were designed not just to sharpen technique but also to instill confidence and a love for the game, saying she wants to inspire the next generation of players and give back to the community that shaped her.
Looking Ahead
Beyond the court, Cook hinted at her academic ambitions, noting that she plans to transfer to Stony Brook University on Long Island, a move that could bring similar outreach programs to a new region.
As the camp wrapped up, the youngsters left with new tricks and a renewed enthusiasm, a testament to Cook’s commitment to nurturing talent from the ground up.