Cooks marks maiden NBA start with first-ever double-double
By
NBL.com.au
10 Apr
1
min read
Xavier Cooks has ended the NBA season on a high, registering a double-double in the Washington Wizards' clash against the Houston Rockets.
The NBL23 MVP got his chance to shine in the Wizards' final game of the year, named as a starter and playing 35 minutes.
REGISTER YOUR NBL24 MEMBERSHIP INTEREST NOW
He registered 10 points and 14 rebounds, including seven on the offensive end, as well as two steals and two blocks - in the Wizards' 114-109 loss at the Capital One Arena.
double-double for @xaviercooks10 📊
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 9, 2023
10 PTS | 12 REB pic.twitter.com/wnihfWAlWr
The former Sydney King's performance follows up his 10-point, nine-rebound effort in a win over Miami on the weekend.
The 27-year-old has progressively stepped up his production across his 10 NBA games so far, enjoying more minutes as the Wizards mix up their roster to close the season.
He will now return to Australia to start preparations for the 2023-24 season with the Wizards.
Stay up to date with all the Hoops Capital off-season news here.
26 Aug
Two-time champion Galloway returns to Kings for NBL25 season
Jaylin Galloway
25 Aug
Kings unveil uniforms for blockbuster NBL25 season
22 Aug
Kings set to shine on Channel 10 in NBL25
21 Aug
Treat your dad like the king he is this Father's Day
21 Aug
Kings unveil game time for Christmas night showdown with Hawks
19 Aug
Kuol knows Olympics will have ever-lasting impact on South Sudan
Bul Kuol
8 Aug
Purchase your group booking to a Kings game now
8 Aug
Purchase your tickets to follow the Kings on the road
7 Aug
Goorjian's Boomers lose quarter-final thriller to Serbia
5 Aug
Kings to host Breakers in NBL pre-season fixture
Kouat Noi
Xavier Cooks
4 Aug
Goorjian's Boomers to face Serbia in quarter-final
4 Aug
Serbia defeat Kuol's Bright Stars to end history-making campaign
Bul Kuol
3 Aug
Goorjian's Boomers advance to quarter-finals despite Greece defeat
2 Aug
Registrations open for Kings' clinic at Newcastle roadshow
1 Aug
Team USA outlast Kuol's Bright Stars
Bul Kuol
31 Jul
Kings to host members event at inaugural HoopsFest
Support your team with the latest gear
Grab your latest team releases before they're gone.
Follow for behind the scenes content
Get the latest Team Updates
Breaking news & special offers. Direct to your inbox.
2026/27 Memberships Now Available
NBL Properties
Subscribe to our Newsletter
The National Basketball League acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, live & play. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present & emerging as well as all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Community. © year National Basketball League |Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy