(2019) SF Keion Brooks Jr. to Kentucky

[Myrmidon76 614]

With one and done seemingly coming to an end, perhaps turning to a longer duration type player sooner would be beneficial in the long run. I think the teams that have a true developmental culture will thrive once the one and doners are gone.

[BGleas 7,880]

11 minutes ago, mookied39 said:

OK....question.  Secure KBJ and he stays lets say 2 years.  Or a 4 year impact player similar to say a Matt Nover.

Which would you rather have?

I would go with the Nover type.  I want upperclassmen....I want senior and junior leaders.  Build the program.  Guys that instill the culture on this team.  1 and 2 year players rarely do that.  That does not mean I do not want KBJ, but if Archie has a backup plan, and that plan nets us a solid 4 year player/leader.  I am ALL IN!

If Brooks is one and done, I completely agree with you. As @Old Friend has said numerous times, this program does not need a one and done right now. It needs guys buying into the program/team that are going to be here multiple years. 

With that said, if Brooks is going to be here at least two years, then I'd love to have him. If things fall into place this will be a talented, albeit young, team next year, but if guys like Hunter (healthy of course), TJD, Brooks, Phinisee, Smith (assuming he buys in), etc. are here in 2020-21 this could be a monster team. 

[Uspshoosier 44,195]

Where is it being said he could possibly make a visit?

Rabjohns mentioned it could be a possibility in chat last night


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[Stuhoo 75,524]

1 minute ago, Uspshoosier said:

Rabjohns mentioned it could be a possibility in chat last night


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Wow; surprised to hear that, but definitely a positive sign if true.

If true; just the thought that he's considering it to me means that he has not 'decided' for UK or MSU. If he had, it would be a phone call to IU thanking them for recruiting him, and no chance of an in-person appearance two and half hours away. 

 

[Stuhoo 75,524]

TJD
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Keion Brooks Jr.
 
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I will be announcing my college decision Friday March 15 at 8 pm‼️@EvanDaniels @BSnow247 Location: St. Paul’s Lutheran School 1125 Barr St, Fort Wayne Indiana
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[Brass Cannon 24,064]

If Message boards matter to the brooks I wonder what they think about the fact that it’s been several days and people are still spelling his name wrong down in toothless territory.

BTW between TJD and Franklins mom the social media blitz is on

[mdn82 25,456]

Rabjohns mentioned it could be a possibility in chat last night


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Sweet. I am on the baseline by the IU bench. Will keep an eye out.


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[IUrocker 2,124]

Yeah, Trayce knows where’s he’s going. His tweets are just helping his buddy keep the suspense so he can have his day....just like the timing of his Kentucky visit. Sure as heck got a lot of people to think he’s going to Kentucky and keep the suspense up making them think they have no idea. I’m not saying it’s a fact he’s 100% IU, but all of this could just be devised tactics to make people keep guessing when really he’s known he has wanted IU for quite some time. Kids these days want their spotlight and like providing the suspense. 

[HoosierFan1994 4,609]

20 minutes ago, IUrocker said:

Yeah, Trayce knows where’s he’s going. His tweets are just helping his buddy keep the suspense so he can have his day....just like the timing of his Kentucky visit. Sure as heck got a lot of people to think he’s going to Kentucky and keep the suspense up making them think they have no idea. I’m not saying it’s a fact he’s 100% IU, but all of this could just be devised tactics to make people keep guessing when really he’s known he has wanted IU for quite some time. Kids these days want their spotlight and like providing the suspense. 

I don't look into recruits on social media that much. However, I haven't seen any UK and Michigan State recruits/current players reach out to Keion like TJD Armaan Romeo etc are doing. 

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

Hopefully what Keion was waiting for was to see if Archie could right the ship

[JHoosier914 1,187]

25 minutes ago, IUrocker said:

Yeah, Trayce knows where’s he’s going. His tweets are just helping his buddy keep the suspense so he can have his day....just like the timing of his Kentucky visit. Sure as heck got a lot of people to think he’s going to Kentucky and keep the suspense up making them think they have no idea. I’m not saying it’s a fact he’s 100% IU, but all of this could just be devised tactics to make people keep guessing when really he’s known he has wanted IU for quite some time. Kids these days want their spotlight and like providing the suspense. 

 

2 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

I don't look into recruits on social media that much. However, I haven't seen any UK and Michigan State recruits/current players reach out to Keion like TJD Armaan Romeo etc are doing. 

I agree with this to an extent, but just to play devils advocate, maybe their recruits/players aren't reaching out because they feel comfortable with KBJ to UK/MSU and ours are reaching out because they feel him slipping away?  Again, I know no information other than what has already been stated here, I just enjoy the conversation and banter....

 

Personally, I feel like he is 60/40 or 70/30 leaning towards UK, but IF a visit happens this weekend and he IS still open, it could change things.

My memory might be deceiving me, but didn't Wilkes visit Tom Crean/IU just to tell them in person he wasn't coming?  Or did that not happen?..

[ap2345 7,064]

I agree with this to an extent, but just to play devils advocate, maybe their recruits/players aren't reaching out because they feel comfortable with KBJ to UK/MSU and ours are reaching out because they feel him slipping away?  Again, I know no information other than what has already been stated here, I just enjoy the conversation and banter....
 
Personally, I feel like he is 60/40 or 70/30 leaning towards UK, but IF a visit happens this weekend and he IS still open, it could change things.
My memory might be deceiving me, but didn't Wilkes visit Tom Crean/IU just to tell them in person he wasn't coming?  Or did that not happen?..

I think it’s as simple as he doesn’t have a relationship with any of the recruits at UK or MSU.


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[JHoosier914 1,187]

2 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

I think it’s as simple as he doesn’t have a relationship with any of the recruits at UK or MSU.


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As simple as this seems, I think you're probably spot on.

[JHoosier914 1,187]

By the way, interactive activities in which I can check the message boards all day makes me really enjoy teaching.  Need to plan more of these during the BigTen Tournament and March Madness.

[IUrocker 2,124]

Yeah I don’t think he has relationships with MSU/KU players like he does with the IU commits. Plus I don’t see their tweets as thinking he is slipping away from them. I see it as they are playing along with the suspense he wants, and they think throwing subtle tweets out will make people think me must still be wide open and undecided, when really, he’s not. 

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

24 minutes ago, JHoosier914 said:

By the way, interactive activities in which I can check the message boards all day makes me really enjoy teaching.  Need to plan more of these during the BigTen Tournament and March Madness.

Hmm in my high school we always just watched the tourney games. Looking back it probably should have been concerning but screw it March Madness

[Hoosier Guy 7,472]

29 minutes ago, IUrocker said:

Yeah I don’t think he has relationships with MSU/KU players like he does with the IU commits. Plus I don’t see their tweets as thinking he is slipping away from them. I see it as they are playing along with the suspense he wants, and they think throwing subtle tweets out will make people think me must still be wide open and undecided, when really, he’s not. 

Just like TJD, Keion has known for quite a bit of time before the actual commitment

[JHoosier914 1,187]

6 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Hmm in my high school we always just watched the tourney games. Looking back it probably should have been concerning but screw it March Madness

i'm thinking pop quiz and put the games on to keep the kids quiet.  BUT, I like in pUKe country, so if their game is one, that wont be showed.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,927]

Armaan's mom doing her part.  Thank you Mrs. Franklin.

 

India Franklin‏ @indii5000

This is how excited we would be @KeionB_12 right @unkle44artty and @TrayceJackson #iubb

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

2 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Armaan's mom doing her part.  Thank you Mrs. Franklin.

 

India Franklin‏ @indii5000

This is how excited we would be @KeionB_12 right @unkle44artty and @TrayceJackson #iubb

That’s two different things she’s posted