Cook, a native of Greenfield, was the first Viking to earn first team all-league honors three times, leaving CSU as the holder of school records for defensive rebounds (749) and rebounds (1,030) and in the process, becoming the first player to lead the league in rebounding three times. The preseason Midwestern Collegiate Player of the Year in 1999-2000, she went on to receive the post-season honor as well after averaging 19.0 points and 11.1 rebounds a game.