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Message: [QUOTE="bballnut90, post: 3156845, member: 2117"] I think those are fair arguments...just checked and she was ranked 69 by ProspectsNation and I believe 22 by AGSR. Very big difference from #5 by HG. Michigan State had some nice wins and returns a lot of talent, but they just weren't a very good team last year. 21-12 overall, 9-9 in a weak B1G, 3-9 on the road. I'm not sure who actually believes they'd contend with Maryland for the Big Ten title...seems like a nice thought but isn't realistic. Michigan State has made just one Sweet 16 in 12 years under Merchant. Realistically, Michigan State appeared at best to be a Sweet 16 team with Cooks, and that may be a stretch based on coaching results. She also came off the bench this year which may not have sat well with her or made her believe she wasn't going to take a prominent role her last two years like she was hoping. Mississippi State on the other hand has done as well as anybody the last few years and is a leader in developing talent and winning games. If she wants to compete for a title and have a good shot to play the 4, Mississippi State is a great fit. She has a better shot to get to a Final Four under Vic than she would've at Mich St...I don't think a strong argument exists to prove otherwise. Other potentials..maybe Cooks saw what Vic did with Anriel Howard this past season and she thinks he can develop her the same way. Maybe Cooks loves Starkville and disliked East Lansing. Maybe she didn't like her teammates or coaches at Michigan State. Maybe there was a different issue we don't know about. I don't think it is fair to conclude she's making a mistake (even if you're acknowledging you're on the outside) because we have no idea what's going on in her personal life or what motivated this decision. Wish her the best and hope she finds what she's looking for at Mississippi State. [/QUOTE]

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