Andrew Cook wins approval for final season at Eastern Washington

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 2:03 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

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Andrew Cook received approval to play one final season for Eastern Washington after an appeals process. A judge granted him an injunction, allowing him to return to practice with teammates. Cook missed the previous season due to an ankle injury but was Eastern's leading scorer in 2024-25. His return adds depth to the team, which had reserved a scholarship for him during the appeals process, demonstrating the coaching staff's support. Cook expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaches throughout this challenging time.

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  • •Judge grants Cook an injunction for final season eligibility.
  • •Cook missed last season due to an ankle injury.
  • •He was Eastern's leading scorer in the 2024-25 season.
  • •Coaching staff upheld a scholarship during Cook's appeal.
  • •Cook expressed appreciation for the team's support throughout the process.
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Sep. 28—It was April, and Andrew Cook stood outside Reese Court in Cheney talking with his agent about what he was going to do next. Nearly six months later, Cook was standing in a courtroom with nearly three dozen people — coaches, teammates, friends and family — making his case in front of a judge who would decide whether the Eastern Washington guard would get to play men's college ...

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