In the Bulls' thrilling 122-121 victory over the Trail Blazers , an HBCU star made his debut. Former Winston-Salem State guard Javonte Cooke logged minutes for the Blazers in their bid to score another key victory. He finished the game with four points, one assist, and a steal. The moment, though brief, is huge for both Cooke and HBCU sports as a whole. Cooke is the first HBCU alumnus to touch the NBA hardwood since Robert Covington, and Cooke's talent can surely make him a rotational player for the Blazers as they make a serious playoff push out West.

Cook was a standout for the Winston-Salem State Rams in the CIAA, a blueblood HBCU hoops program. In the 2021-2022 season, he averaged 17.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and nearly 40% shooting from three-point range. A standout moment in his c

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