Arlando Cook back home as 'a better man'

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Played his high school ball, 1 mile away from the sec tournament arena.

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FAYETTEVILLE -- It will be a homecoming game for Arlando Cook when the Arkansas Razorbacks play their SEC Tournament opener Thursday night at Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

Cook, a 6-8 senior forward, is from St. Louis and played at Madison Prep High School.

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In October of 2016, Cook was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor public intoxication. In September of 2017, he was arrested on charges of misdemeanor first-degree assault, disorderly conduct and public intoxication for his involvement in a fight.

Cook rejoined the team for the opener last season, and this season he was reinstated by Anderson after missing the first six games.

"Everybody goes through different trials and tribulations in their life," Anderson said. "That adversity shapes that person.

"For Arlando, I think he sees that there's more to life than games. He's learned and matured. He's doing well in school, knowing that degree's going to be there forever, something no one can take.

"Basketball, you can deflate that ball tomorrow, but what do you have after that? I think it's put some organization in his life, put a little discipline in his life.

"I think he's going to be better because of it. I really do."

Cook said he's on schedule to graduate with a sociology degree in May.

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