Payton Cook brings size, shooting touch, and steady frontcourt utility for Blackburn
In the 2025-26 season, Blackburn forward Payton Cook has shown efficient scoring touch, going 3-for-6 from the field with a 3-pointer in a 7-point outing, while ESPN lists him as a junior forward from Lincoln, Illinois[1][4]. He also appears in Blackburn’s rotation as a physical 6-foot-7 presence who can stretch the floor and make simple plays, including hitting a 3 in a loss to Eastern Illinois[1][10]. He looks like a fit for teams needing a versatile, low-drama role big who plays hard, spaces the court, and adds reliable depth up front[1][6].
