(2019) SF Keion Brooks Jr. to Kentucky

[ap2345]

Does anyone know how much Mike Peterson is involved with Keion and his recruitment?

[Uspshoosier]

He is visiting Kentucky this weekend and Purdue next weekend


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[WayneFleekHoosier]

The parents seemed to be glowing over Caliparis BS. Smiling cheek to cheek.


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[WayneFleekHoosier]

Oh God. If Calipari swoopes in late and snags this kid I will be pissed.

Wouldn't be considered late as he is a 19. I could see it happening. Think we are in a great spot though. That's why we have 5-6 targets at the 3-5. Won't get them all.

These guys we are after in 19 are incredible.


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[JMett94]

North Side Coach Shabazz interview with local talk sports host about Keion, Calipari and other......Shabazz doesn't exactly talk about Archie or IU much. Iowa's Mcaffrey was also in town. Probably recruiting some of the other kids. North Side has quite a roster this year. They should open up in the top 2 or 3 in state rankings.

https://audioboom.com/posts/6316310-north-side-boys-bball-coach-shabaz-khaliq-joins

[Hoosier Guy]

This guy is a must get. I have faith in Archie

[JMett94]

Maybe a Kentucky offer is coming during his visit there this weekend, but I don't see it being a match for him and his family. Who knows.

[HoosierMatty]

Kentucky makes me sick the way they come in late on these guys an make an offer. I know a lot of that has to do with him not knowing whose going to be back so he waits longer. Too me Keion isn't the typical one and done player he goes for.

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[Hurryin' Hoosiers]

16 minutes ago, HoosierMatty said:

Kentucky makes me sick the way they come in late on these guys an make an offer. I know a lot of that has to do with him not knowing whose going to be back so he waits longer. Too me Keion isn't the typical one and done player he goes for.

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Because he can take his own SAT?

Or because he earns his own Algebra grades?

[HoosierMatty]

Because he can take his own SAT?
Or because he earns his own Algebra grades?

I would say that but also Cal goes for the top 10 ranked guys. Not that he doesn't get top 20 guys either. But on a team like his loaded with talent it's the difference between being a starter or coming off the bench. At IU and Michigan State he would be a starter.

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[Stuhoo]

Kentucky makes me sick the way they come in late on these guys an make an offer. I know a lot of that has to do with him not knowing whose going to be back so he waits longer. Too me Keion isn't the typical one and done player he goes for.

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Keion is a '19. UK is not coming in late.


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[HoosierMatty]

They still haven't offered him yet. Many other schools have.

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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Four Schools Working Hardest for Keion Brooks; Talks Upcoming Kentucky Visit

Keion Brooks, the 6-foot-8 small forward from North Side (IN) High School, told D1VISION on Thursday that Indiana, Purdue, Iowa, and Georgetown are the four schools working the hardest for his recruitment. He broke down each school:

Indiana: “They’re close to home, being in-state. Growing up in Indiana, I’ve always had an interest in IU. That’s what intrigues me about them.”

Purdue: “They were the first to offer, so that means something. They were the first to actually put a scholarship out there and take a chance on me.”

Georgetown: “Just the rich history of Georgetown. They’ve got coach [Patrick] Ewing now. I’ve always been a big fan of his. Sometimes, I’ll go on Youtube and watch his highlights. The rich history and the relationship I have with Coach Pat is what catches my eye about them.

Iowa: “They’ve created a family environment. They talk about being part of something different, just being part of something new. I can help start the wave of getting people to want to go to Iowa.”

According to 247Sports, Brooks is ranked as the No. 23 overall player in the Class of 2019 and the No. 1 player from the state of Indiana. Brooks will take an unofficial visit to Kentucky this weekend (Sept. 23). He spoke with D1Vision about his upcoming visit:

“I’m just gonna go down there and see the campus, see what the facilities are like,” said Brooks. “The thing that I’ve always liked about Kentucky is that with coach [John] Calipari out there, they’re always competing for a national championship. They really put players in position to play at the next level and succeed at the next level.”

Although Brooks is yet to receive an offer from Kentucky, they have shown interest in the 2019 forward, with Calipari visiting Brooks’ high school on Monday (Sept. 18). Brooks also has an unofficial visit planned to Purdue for later this month (Sept. 30).

Purdue and Kentucky may be the only schools that Brooks has visits planned to at the moment, but there are still a lot of schools that Brooks plans on visiting, as he said, “There are some schools that I want to get out to. I want to visit Kansas, get out there and see what it’s like. I also want to get out to Iowa. I’d also like to get out to Georgetown to see what it’s like.”

Brooks, who originally mentioned Michigan State as a school recruiting him the hardest in June, took an unofficial to East Lansing earlier this month (Sept. 9).

[Dalton26]

No mention of Michigan State?


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[ElectricBoogaloo]

1 hour ago, Dalton26 said:

No mention of Michigan State?


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Is that an oversight? I thought Izzo was at all his games this summer. 

[mdn82]

Is that an oversight? I thought Izzo was at all his games this summer. 

That's been the word for a while around this end of the state. Izzo isn't going as hard since Schilling became involved. IU has caught up and is in as good of a place as can be a year plus out from signing day. He is a kid so of course things could change, but I like where we sit and he is a large reason why I feel we can land 2 5* in 2019.


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[WayneFleekHoosier]

Kentucky is new on the scene and can make up ground quickly, although if Brooks is a real Hoosier he'll despise the Cats like the rest of us. [emoji23]


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[MoyeNeeded]

I can't see how he would want to go there and possibly be only the 3/4th best big on the team. Flash back Trey Lyles!

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[mdn82]

Kentucky is new on the scene and can make up ground quickly, although if Brooks is a real Hoosier he'll despise the Cats like the rest of us. [emoji23]


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If his dad didn't have the Schilling relationship I would be more worried. I feel fairly good at this one.


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[HoosierTrav]

11 hours ago, mdn82 said:

If his dad didn't have the Schilling relationship I would be more worried. I feel fairly good at this one.


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Same here. The combo of Schilling and having the confidence that no staff is going to outwork ours, on our own turf, causes me to feel really strong about the Brooks recruitment. Everything I've heard in town is that IU is in the drivers seat.