In my opinion...
Reasons to be excited if we get Brooks.
-his talent level, he’d be one of our more talented players overall.
-Post depth, he’s not technically a post player, but he’s long enough and athletic enough to guard and rebound with most college bigs.
Reasons to not really care if it doesn’t happen.
-I don’t think he’s any better than Race and/or Jerome. Maybe more talented, but he can’t shoot a lick. If Woodson wants a shooter at the 4 next to TJD, Hunter is a better option. If he wants someone to play more inside to free TJD up more, Race is better.
-He’s not a good shooter.
-There seems to be some questions on whether he brings baggage into the program or not. Might not be talented enough to risk that if so.
Without getting into who I’d like to see him replace on the roster. There are a few guys I’d say Brooks, when all factors are considered, would be a good upgrade overall. But there aren’t many. So I’m not worried, at all, if it doesn’t happen. We’re gonna be pretty good without him. And he’s not gonna make us final four good if he comes.