Aaron Cook Joins DHS Coaching Staff

Duchesne High School is proud to announce that Aaron Cook has joined the girls basketball program as an assistant coach.

“Aaron is going to be a great addition to our girls coaching staff here at Duchesne,” Head Girls Basketball Coach Caleb Johnson said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and playing experience that can really help take us to the next level as a program. He has already dove right in at our practices, and our girls have loved getting to learn from someone who has played professionally overseas.”

Cook attended Westminster Christian Academy, where he earned All-Metro honors and helped lead the Wildcats to multiple district championships.

He continued his basketball career at the Division I level, beginning at Southern Illinois University before playing at Gonzaga University and finishing at the University of Georgia. Over the course of his collegiate career, Cook scored more than 1,200 points and recorded more than 400 assists.

Following college, Cook continued his career professionally, playing overseas in six different countries. Most recently, he played in New Zealand.

Cook also brings coaching experience to Duchesne. During the 2025-26 season, he served as a player development coach at the University of Missouri—St. Louis.

Athletic Director Renee Moore ’86 said Cook’s impact will extend well beyond his basketball background.

“We are beyond excited to welcome Aaron to our girls basketball coaching staff,” Moore said. “I have known Aaron for a number of years, and while his basketball knowledge, experience and understanding of the game speak for themselves, it’s his leadership and character that truly set him apart.”

Moore said those qualities will make Cook an important mentor for Duchesne student-athletes.

“Aaron will have an impact that extends far beyond the basketball court, helping shape our players not only as athletes but as good people,” she said. “We couldn’t be more excited to have him as part of our program.”

Please join the Duchesne community in welcoming Aaron Cook to the Pioneer family.