(2019) SF Keion Brooks Jr. to Kentucky

[mdn82]

It seems fairly short sighted to assume prep school significantly changes the recruitment. It's not like his family is moving. The same things that have put IU in a strong position are still there.

I would say I am short sighted then. I don’t see him coming to IU if he goes to prep school. Just a hunch this will bring more schools than MSU and IU into this.


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[mdn82]

Yep prep school would definitely change my opinion on Brooks. Watford needs to be a top priority anyway but this would solidify it. And if IU wants Watford, I think they get him

If he goes that route my opinion would change too for sure. Wayne brought up Kansas and UK. I would agree with him for sure if this happens.


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[goonaha]

I would say I am short sighted then. I don’t see him coming to IU if he goes to prep school. Just a hunch this will bring more schools than MSU and IU into this.


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Why? I still think he'll end up at IU or Michigan state. Jaren Jackson did the same thing and still kept his recruitment fairy local (plus Maryland and Georgetown because of his dad). Schilling and Sr are still tight. All reports indicate that Jr. likes Archie. I wouldn't worry about it.


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[indianaranger]

Looks like Izzo wants him in prep school that tells you all you need to know.

[mdn82]

Why? I still think he'll end up at IU or Michigan state. Jaren Jackson did the same thing and still kept his recruitment fairy local (plus Maryland and Georgetown because of his dad). Schilling and Sr are still tight. All reports indicate that Jr. likes Archie. I wouldn't worry about it.


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Ok. You don’t have to worry about it and neither will I. Ask some of the coaches in this area or AAU guys. I am not saying he won’t come here or MSU. I am saying this will bring more people into the mix. I agree with Wayne on that.


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[Hoosierfan2017]

What position does this kid play? I thought power forward but then saw him described as a Troy Williams type. In my non-expert opinion I've been down on him since he got worked by Romeo. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

I think we are in the top 4 or 5. Mostly due to Schilling and the parental connection.

Seems like Jr. likes UK and KU and glitz and glamour. Seems like Sr and mom like MSU #1, and IU next for now.


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[goonaha]

Ok. You don’t have to worry about it and neither will I. Ask some of the coaches in this area or AAU guys. I am not saying he won’t come here or MSU. I am saying this will bring more people into the mix. I agree with Wayne on that.


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I guess I'm skeptical that it'll make any more of a difference than a strong aau season this summer would. Kansas, UK, UCLA were already looking.

Another example, Paul Scruggs went all the way to California and still came back to the Midwest.


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[WayneFleekHoosier]

I guess I'm skeptical that it'll make any more of a difference than a strong aau season this summer would. Kansas, UK, UCLA were already looking.

Another example, Paul Scruggs went all the way to California and still came back to the Midwest.


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Your example is/was a shady recruitment. Prep teams open more doors. MSU willing to get a little dirty.

Honestly if i was a stud recruit from Fort Wayne I'd probably go play at MSU too at this point until IU can prove it can be a winner. Plus the perks.


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[IUHAHN81]

Only sucky part of that is eventually we gotta get good kids to be able to prove we are winners.  Someone cut the crap and pop for IU!  haha.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Only sucky part of that is eventually we gotta get good kids to be able to prove we are winners.  Someone cut the crap and pop for IU!  haha.

We seem to have a good foundation class of talented, good kids. The question remains are they good enough to win and win big.

Winning begets winning unless you are Tom Crean. Then winning begets losing and losing begets winning and so on.


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[AKHoosier]

If you're considering prep school, why would you need to skip your team's game?  Sorry but any way I look at this, it doesn't reflect well on Brooks.

[CSP]

15 hours ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

What position does this kid play? I thought power forward but then saw him described as a Troy Williams type. In my non-expert opinion I've been down on him since he got worked by Romeo. 

He was the leading scoring on the state runner up team last year as a SO. 

[Hoosierfan2017]

1 hour ago, btownqb said:

He was the leading scoring on the state runner up team last year as a SO. 

And now he's apparently quitting on his team mid-season. 

[CSP]

30 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

And now he's apparently quitting on his team mid-season. 

I have no idea of what's going on, don't pretend to. To "be down on him" because a top 3 player in the grade above him schooled him doesn't make sense. 

[Hoosierfan2017]

3 minutes ago, btownqb said:

I have no idea of what's going on, don't pretend to. To "be down on him" because a top 3 player in the grade above him schooled him doesn't make sense. 

Brooks is a 5 star recruit himself and 3 inches taller than Romeo. He dropped 42 and blew Brooks' team out 97-59. He dominated him. That makes me wonder if he's as good as he's ranked right now. I'm not saying he's a bad player, or even that he isn't a very good player. It's just that we're recruiting several guys at the same position in that class and I'm wondering if he's the right one to prioritize. 

[Brass Cannon]

2 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Brooks is a 5 star recruit himself and 3 inches taller than Romeo. He dropped 42 and blew Brooks' team out 97-59. He dominated him. That makes me wonder if he's as good as he's ranked right now. I'm not saying he's a bad player, or even that he isn't a very good player. It's just that we're recruiting several guys at the same position in that class and I'm wondering if he's the right one to prioritize. 

Hes not a 5 star for starters. I suppose you were down on garland for getting punked by cole Anthony

[Hoosierfan2017]

6 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Hes not a 5 star for starters. I suppose you were down on garland for getting punked by cole Anthony

He's not? I could've sworn he was the last time I looked. Regardless, I already said that its my non-expert opinion. I'm not pretending to b a basketball savant. It was just something that was a little concerning, imo. Seeing people in this thread talking about how he's rated on potential added to that for me. This recent prep school stuff is more troubling to me than the Romeo game anyway. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Brooks hasn't necessarily been the main man on this year's North Side team.  Lucas Kroft and Austin Boucher have both been key players and have turned in very consistent performances.  Maybe struggling to share the spotlight?  Just a thought.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

3 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

He's not? I could've sworn he was the last time I looked. Regardless, I already said that its my non-expert opinion. I'm not pretending to b a basketball savant. It was just something that was a little concerning, imo. Seeing people in this thread talking about how he's rated on potential added to that for me. This recent prep school stuff is more troubling to me than the Romeo game anyway. 

4-star on 247.   #31 nationally ranked player; 8th ranked SF.