Former ASU men's basketball assistant coach Jay Cook has been named the head coach of the Paragould Lady Rams.

You can listen to our EXCLUSIVE NEARsports Radio interview with Coach Cook on our Audio On Demand! Go to http://nearsports.com/radio.html

Excellent interview, Grim! Everyone should listen to it. I have known Jay Cook and his family for my entire life. Paragould made an excellent choice. Jay Cook is not only basketball savy but cares aboutthe kids, the program and the school. Jay Cook is an excellent selection and will do well in Paragould!

Good Luck Jay, welcome to Paragould!

Jay's starting five:
1- Dement
2- Gill
3- Eubanks
4 - Ball
5 - Hoskins (if she wants to play)
First off the bench, Green.

I listened to interview because I have family ties at PHS. I was very impressed with Coach Cook. I will be following the jr. high girls closely but look forward to trying to see the sr. team play with Coach Cook at the helm.

I have known Coach Cook for 14 years and I know that he will do a great job with the girls team.

He will have some good ball player to work with over the next 3-5 years.

Most of his team has had extensive camp and aau experience... they will have a lot of success..

The future of paragould lady rams basketball is in good hands with coach cook...