Twitter handle: @J_Cole50

Rivals: 3 star PF
Scout: 3 star PF

Cole committed to the Hawkeye program under Head Coach Steve Alford. However, before he made it to Iowa City, Alford left to become the Head Coach at New Mexico. Cole stuck to his committment however, joining the program and playing under new Coach Todd Lickliter. Unfortunately, after starting 6 of the first 13 games of his Freshman season, Cole tore his ACL and missed the last 19 games of the year. He recovered in time for the next season, playing in every game while starting 9 of them. The Lickliter era took a toll on the fans and also affected Cole’s game, as the offense focused on the outside shot. By Cole’s Junior season, he was a full-time starter, finishing 2nd on the team in rebounds. After the season, Lickliter was fired. Cole was heading into his Senior season to play for the third Head Coach of his college career, Fran McCaffery. His final Hawkeye season, Cole was one of only two players to start every game. He finished 2nd on the team in rebounding again and ended up as a sentimental fan favorite for his work ethic during his time in Iowa City. After his collegiate career came to an end, Cole decided to play professional ball in Iceland for Keflavik in the Express League. He is currently in the top 5 in the league in rebounding.