(2019) SF Keion Brooks Jr. to Kentucky

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16 minutes ago, Bailey7878 said:

Then let's take a pass!

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I think Brooks has potential and I would be happy to get him if we couldn't get 2 of TJD, Hurt, and Watford. I just think there are some concerns that people ignore because he is an in state 5 star.

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5 minutes ago, mdn82 said:

Maybe, but rankings aren’t earned in high school seasons. Plus this class overall lacks high end talent. I wouldn’t bank much on it.


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Yes high school season does effect the rankings so that is false. Now does AAU impact them the most yes but to say high school is a non factor is just wrong.

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To add to this. I asked around today and nobody I have talked to in this area has heard he is for sure leaving for college. He is open. He has relationships with IU and MSU. He does not have one with UK or KU currently. Of course that can change, but that is all anyone I know said. As for leaving for prep school nobody here has heard that. Reclassifying would be difficult if he had ambitions to any of the schools listed if he wants immediate PT guaranteed.

 

Edit: just because I didn’t hear what Wayne heard doesn’t mean what I heard or he heard is not legit. I know high school and AAU coaches in this area. Just different people than Wayne is talking to. Or they heard something before the people I am talking to did.

 

 

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26 minutes ago, mdn82 said:

To add to this. I asked around today and nobody I have talked to in this area has heard he is for sure leaving for college. He is open. He has relationships with IU and MSU. He does not have one with UK or KU currently. Of course that can change, but that is all anyone I know said. As for leaving for prep school nobody here has heard that. Reclassifying would be difficult if he had ambitions to any of the schools listed if he wants immediate PT guaranteed.

 

Edit: just because I didn’t hear what Wayne heard doesn’t mean what I heard or he heard is not legit. I know high school and AAU coaches in this area. Just different people than Wayne is talking to. Or they heard something before the people I am talking to did.

 

 

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Does.... Does this mean we like him again?

[Bailey7878 2,506]

Does.... Does this mean we like him again?

We do until vandy gets involved. Then the trouble begins!

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In a semifinal game of the SAC Holiday Tournament North Side defeated Homestead 66-58.  Brooks with 22 pts. and 10 reb.

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3 hours ago, Stromboli said:

Does.... Does this mean we like him again?

Since I was the one that got all this started I will say that I never said I didn't like him just that I had questions. I Wil say if we could get him to reclassify I think that could only help with Romeo because he is more talented than some of the guys on scholarship currently and it would help with our front court next year which has question marks.

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FW North Side wins the SAC Holiday Tournament over South Side 90-62.  Brooks with 25 pts. and 12 reb.

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FW North Side wins the SAC Holiday Tournament over South Side 90-62.  Brooks with 25 pts. and 12 reb.

Beast mode

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Michigan State assistant Dane Fife watched five-star Fort Wayne North 2019 forward Keion Brooks tonight.
Jeff Rabjohns


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With junior standout Keion Brooks picking up two early fouls, Austin Boucher filled the offensive void with a game-high 25 points as visiting North Side held off a late Wayne surge, 70-64, on Friday to stay perfect in SAC play.  Brooks did add 23 points for North Side despite sitting for several first-half minutes, going 7 of 10 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter.

 

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Fort Wayne North Side's Keion Brooks led all scorers with 24 points as the Legends beat Culver Academies 71-55. Brooks' points came on 8 field goals, 1 three pointer and 5 of 7 free throws.

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I know he is putting up ok points, but certainly doesn’t seem to be a scorer for a low 5* or high 4*. He doesn’t take a lot of shots and most scorers in high school are putting up 15-20 shots per game in high school easily. I would think with his ranking he would have another elite skill. I personally haven’t seen it in the times I have watched him. Don’t get me wrong I think he could be solid. Just don’t think he is a program changer.


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6 minutes ago, mdn82 said:

I know he is putting up ok points, but certainly doesn’t seem to be a scorer for a low 5* or high 4*. He doesn’t take a lot of shots and most scorers in high school are putting up 15-20 shots per game in high school easily. I would think with his ranking he would have another elite skill. I personally haven’t seen it in the times I have watched him. Don’t get me wrong I think he could be solid. Just don’t think he is a program changer.


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That's why I want him. Seems like a three year player who could be very solid all 3 years. Maybe even 4 years. 

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Super duper athletic. I think Troy Williams is a good comparison.

I think I'd personally take Watford over Brooks if I had a pick of one or the other but clearly would be thrilled with either.


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That's why I want him. Seems like a three year player who could be very solid all 3 years. Maybe even 4 years. 

Those type of players can be the difference between what IU has been in recent years and a UNC (on court only), Arizona (on court only) and MSU (on court only).


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19 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

Those type of players can be the difference between what IU has been in recent years and a UNC (on court only), Arizona (on court only) and MSU (on court only).


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Agreed

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9 hours ago, mdn82 said:

I know he is putting up ok points, but certainly doesn’t seem to be a scorer for a low 5* or high 4*. He doesn’t take a lot of shots and most scorers in high school are putting up 15-20 shots per game in high school easily. I would think with his ranking he would have another elite skill. I personally haven’t seen it in the times I have watched him. Don’t get me wrong I think he could be solid. Just don’t think he is a program changer.


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Austin Boucher (remember that name?) transferred into Brooks' school for this season and he's actually been putting up some pretty impressive scoring numbers so Brooks doesn't have to carry the whole scoring load.

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Austin Boucher (remember that name?) transferred into Brooks' school for this season and he's actually been putting up some pretty impressive scoring numbers so Brooks doesn't have to carry the whole scoring load.

They have additional talent too besides those 2 even if it didn't show in the NAlbany game.


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They have additional talent too besides those 2 even if it didn't show in the NAlbany game.


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I definitely don’t disagree with that. But most schools that have that alpha, you know who that alpha is nightly if that makes sense. With him he defers a lot. Austin Boucher should not be stealing his opportunities. Troy Williams athletically was brought up also as a comparison as an elite ability. Troy was ranked in the 30s and 40s as a four star. I am just saying this kid could be a good edition, but not an immediate impact savior.


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