Keion Brooks

Updated on 7/2/24.  Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 207
College: Washington
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 8/7/2000

2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 99
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Solid mid-range shooter
Decent low post scorer
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter
Excels at scoring on the move
Solid rebounder
Decent defender
Good athlete
Good motor

Cons:

Inconsistent outside shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can be undisciplined defensively
Can be too inconsistent in games

Summary:

Keion Brooks is an athletic, energetic combo forward that played at Kentucky before transferring to play at Washington in college basketball. He had a solid senior season, and he is a scorer that has shown an improved outside shot. He will need to be a more disciplined defender in games, but Brooks’ solid athleticism, emerging skill set, and two-way potential could enable him to be a second round pick in 2024.

Links:

RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Lines Profile
Wikipedia Bio
Kentucky Basketball Bio
The Seattle Times’ Article on Brooks Transferring to Washington

Games Scouted:

11/5/19 Kentucky vs. Michigan State
1/7/20 Kentucky vs. Georgia
1/21/20 Kentucky vs. Georgia
11/9/21 Kentucky vs. Duke
12/11/21 Kentucky vs. Duke
1/22/22 Kentucky vs. Auburn
1/29/22 Kentucky vs. Kansas

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