(2019) SF Keion Brooks Jr. to Kentucky

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,413]

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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Yep. I agree. I brought up the Troy comparison and I think it's a very close comparison on what to expect skill wise and athleticism wise. I kind of like the fact we will defer if he is willing to get dirty doing everything else. Every team needs a good slasher. He can grow the 3 point shot and be a nice piece.


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[Uspshoosier 45,858]

He was at the OSU/Michigan st game


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[dallas44~ 209]

He was at the OSU/Michigan st game


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Can’t tell if that’s good or bad. Iu and MSU seem to have most momentum


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[Uspshoosier 45,858]

Can’t tell if that’s good or bad. Iu and MSU seem to have most momentum


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It’s neither. It’s a top rated kid enjoying the process and taking in a unofficial visit that involved game with the number 1 team. Long way to go with his recruitment


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[IUHAHN81 2,184]

Freakin right!  Lock them Indiana boys UP Arch!

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

A little bit of a surprise. Peegs said in chat tonight that IU is the leader at the moment for Brooks. A slight lead but still worth noting.

Igiehon, Jackson-Davis, Brooks, and a guard would be a stellar class.

If not Igiehon another mobile big.


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,792]

FW North beaten by Homestead 71-62.  Brooks scored 21 points, hitting four three-pointers in the loss.  FWN was missing one of its starters who was serving a 1-game suspension.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,792]

NY2LA Sports -

Keion Brooks has established himself as one of the top two 2019 prospects in Indiana. Brooks is a do it all forward that is very athletic making him a nightmare for other teams to match up with him. Brooks has helped lead his North Side Fort Wayne team to a 14-3 record while posting huge numbers including a 52 point performance earlier this season. 

The 6-8 forward loves to push the ball himself and excels in the open floor. He has been working on playing off the ball and coming off screens to knock down open shots more consistently.  A legitimate top 50 talent (i.e. #34 in the most recent NY2LASPORTS.COM Class of 2019 Player Rankings), Brooks is continuing to move up in the board with his stellar play.  Brooks had a huge summer playing up on the 17u level in the Nike EYBL with Spiece Indy Heat. That helped him start to make even more noise on the national stage.  He led his team in scoring and rebounding averaging 18.2 points and 7 rebounds.

Brooks has been hearing from high major programs all across the country and is already holding offers from the likes of Kentucky, Michigan State, Kansas, Kansas State, Indiana, Florida State, Memphis, Georgetown, Missouri, Purdue, UCLA, Ohio State, Xavier, and more.  Brooks took visits to Kentucky, Michigan State, Purdue, and Indiana in the fall and one to Ohio State earlier this month.  The elite forward also had coaches from Kansas stop in to visit with him.  

There is no time table on him making a decision yet as he is taking his time with the process.  Expect to hear a lot about Brooks over the next 8-10 months as he’s one of the elite talents in the Midwest, a top 50 prospect nationally, and he will garner a lot of national attention this spring and summer on the hardwood as he has the potential to become an immediate impact player at the next level.

[Uspshoosier 45,858]

http://www.news-sentinel.com/sports/2018/01/21/keion-brooks-jr-absent-from-north-side-game-saturday-considering-prep-school/


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[goonaha 2,972]

5 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

http://www.news-sentinel.com/sports/2018/01/21/keion-brooks-jr-absent-from-north-side-game-saturday-considering-prep-school/


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I know there were rumors of him leaving before the season for prep school. Seems weird that it would come up towards the end of the season. Did he get in trouble at school? Anyone from Fort Wayne in the know?

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,413]

Had someone reach out to me regarding news on Brooks from the SAC tourney in Fort Wayne.

In summary, Brooks is not expected to return to North Side next year which could likely mean prep school. Maybe a reclassify.

Other news is Brooks really likes Kansas and was won over by the coach Cal visit. His parents really like Izzo and MSU.

It might be smart for IU to push hard for Watford because the Brooks recruitment sounds way up hill. Sounds like parents lean MSU and Brooks leans UK, KU.

Will share more if anything comes to me. This is all third hand but second hand from people working the tournament.


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Maybe a good time to revisit this?


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[dbmhoosier 851]

I honestly think we have a better shot at Hurt and Watford.  TJD looks like ours to lose though. 

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1 hour ago, Uspshoosier said:

http://www.news-sentinel.com/sports/2018/01/21/keion-brooks-jr-absent-from-north-side-game-saturday-considering-prep-school/


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Eeesh.. That's not a good look. 

[goonaha 2,972]

1 hour ago, Fkfootball1 said:

Our focus should be on TJD. 

They play different positions and we have more than one scholarship to give.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,413]

They play different positions and we have more than one scholarship to give.

Yep. Gotta go hard after Watford unless we know it won't happen. I prefer Watford anyway but I'm not optimistic there either.


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[mdn82 25,510]

A little bit of a surprise. Peegs said in chat tonight that IU is the leader at the moment for Brooks. A slight lead but still

It’s been this way since August as far as I know.

Maybe a good time to revisit this?

 

 

 

 

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This could/would change that.

 

 

 

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[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

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

[akinnaird24 517]

I honestly think we have a better shot at Hurt and Watford.  TJD looks like ours to lose though. 

Pray we go hard after Watford. Glad there are some other prospects that could be solid options in 2019 from the state though. It almost seems like a can't miss class

[goonaha 2,972]

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.

[Bailey7878 2,506]

I honestly think we have a better shot at Hurt and Watford.  TJD looks like ours to lose though. 

I don't think we have much of a shot at hurt.

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