Former Washington Huskies star Keion Brooks Jr. has taken the next step in his journey to the NBA. Although he wasn’t selected to attend the NBA draft’s annual combine, he did receive an invitation to the G-League Elite Camp.
Slated to begin on May 11, the NBA’s developmental league holds two days’ worth of scrimmages where some of its standout performers will receive an invitation to the combine. Brooks will compete against other top prospects who aren’t slated to attend the combine, including Arizona’s Caleb Love, Gonzaga’s Anton Watson, and Washington State’s Jaylen Wells.
Even though coach Mike Hopkins struggled during Brooks’ two years in Seattle, the Kentucky transfer still had a strong career with the Huskies. He averaged 19.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1 block per game on Montlake, but never got a chance to play in anything beyond the Pac-12 Tournament.
G League Elite Camp participant list. 44 players will scrimmage for two days in Chicago starting May 11. At least a half dozen will move on to the NBA Draft Combine. pic.twitter.com/izC0h0GuHW
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 4, 2024
He isn’t projected to hear his name selected in June’s draft, but would be a solid addition for any team. He made a major improvement from three-point range during his final season, shooting a career-high 38 percent from deep.
With his impressive athleticism, experience, and ability to score from all three levels of the floor, he could be a solid bench piece for an NBA team if he can make it out of training camp. He’s proven that he can be an efficient scorer and without nearly as much attention from the opposition, he could carve out a career as a solid role player in the pros.
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