Eli Brooks appreciation thread
This man deserves an appreciation thread, that was a cold blooded dagger he launched around the 3:30 mark in a game still up for grabs. He's a glue guy; rebounds, assists, points. Defense. He's a guy that's grown into a very dependable player. There was a time I'd rather had someone else on the floor earlier in the season; that time has passed.
February 19th, 2020 at 9:34 PM ^
I kinda liken him to MAAR. Never the flashiest guy but is where he needs to be and gets consistent points every game. You need guys like that
February 19th, 2020 at 11:31 PM ^
My thought exactly was he is a MAAR. Not the most flashy guy, but a solid veteran when you need him. Looking forward to a steady guy like that as a senior after this run.
February 20th, 2020 at 9:31 AM ^
I started thinking this a couple weeks ago. He has that confident look of MAAR.
February 19th, 2020 at 9:34 PM ^
He was playing better earlier in the season than he has lately....He wasn't shooting well tonight either but he finally hit a big one. I can't believe how well Mcfly I mean Castleton played. He was the spark that brought them back in the 2nd half.
February 19th, 2020 at 9:42 PM ^
Why don’t you make like a tree and get outta here?
February 20th, 2020 at 8:03 AM ^
That makes as much sense as a screen door on a battleship.
February 19th, 2020 at 10:02 PM ^
He had one of his best games less than a week ago lol
February 19th, 2020 at 10:56 PM ^
I appreciate your "McFly" enthusiasm, but it's not gonna stick. It's as stupid as a screen door on a submarine.
February 19th, 2020 at 10:59 PM ^
That's alright. Sticks for me and I don't consider it a knock on the kid.
February 20th, 2020 at 3:12 PM ^
That "whooshing" sound you hear is the joke going over your head. The screen door on a submarine reference was another from Back to the Future.
February 19th, 2020 at 9:36 PM ^
He went through a slump for a few games but has been on fire recently! We are a legit under the radar team to make the final four. Just please get livers healthy!!
February 19th, 2020 at 9:36 PM ^
Yes. From a guy I thought who might not hit, to a huge surprise around tourney time last year and being extremely solid this season. Eli Brooks deserves an apology from me, simply for the misguided thoughts I had about him in his earlier years. He has rounded out well and looks like a smaller version of Livers. Very good looking shot, fluid stroke with lots of confidence. I realize we see countless threads and discussions about the 5*s coming in and how they will demand playing time, but you are out of your gourd if you think Brooks isn’t at the top end for minutes
February 19th, 2020 at 10:05 PM ^
And he made a layup tonight! And dunked! Both unusual occurrences!
February 19th, 2020 at 9:40 PM ^
Thanks Eli !!!
February 19th, 2020 at 9:43 PM ^
Nice sentiment but these appreciation threads get to be a little much sometimes. We appreciate the whole team when they win.
February 19th, 2020 at 9:51 PM ^
Good. I feel vindicated after defending his ass to the haters forever.
February 19th, 2020 at 10:04 PM ^
Can’t put a price on having a strong defender on opposing guards. That shot tonight was absolutely clutch. He misses that and Rutgers has a chance to cut it to 4 or 3 w/ over 3:00 to go. Instead he nails the dagger and the 9 pt lead was insurmountable.
February 19th, 2020 at 10:08 PM ^
Brooks and Wagner were 2-12 from 3 and still won. Great road W!!
February 19th, 2020 at 10:10 PM ^
For pushing the game out of "Geo buzzer beating dagger for the win" range late in the game, I Thank and Appreciate You ThreEli!
February 19th, 2020 at 11:01 PM ^
Love this kid. Plays his heart out. Plays great defense! Very unselfish and when called upon can hit the big one.
February 19th, 2020 at 11:45 PM ^
He does the gritty work, has made huge contributions this year...a lot of guys are hitting their stride, if one guy isn’t on for a game (like Johns) then plug in another baller or two
February 20th, 2020 at 12:07 AM ^
Brooks has become a huge part of Michigan's success.
He is underappreciated on this blog and it's a shame.
He has several big shots this year that either change the course of the game, or keep the momentum in Michigan's favor.
And very solid on D.
We are lucky to have him. This year.... and next!
To you Eli!
February 20th, 2020 at 5:42 AM ^
Eli is having a good junior year. That was a beautiful pass he threw to a cutting DDJ late in the game.
We could have a nice core of returning vets next year to go with the talented freshmen.
February 20th, 2020 at 7:38 AM ^
Yes to this!
I'm excited for all of the 5* players, but hoping we don't become like Kentucky, Duke, Kansas, etc...where it's like an NBA farm team. I enjoy watching players evolve over the years and feeling like I've gotten to know them.
A handful of experienced, steady junior/senior vets like Livers (if he comes back), Brooks, DDJ, Johns and Castleton combined with a handful of young 4*/5* players feels like a formula for a Final Four run!
February 20th, 2020 at 8:13 AM ^
Yeah Brooks is pretty awesome. He's got that great floater/tear drop and I like how confident he releases his mid range shots and 3 point shots. Always good rotation and a lot of splashes. I'm very happy to have him on the team this season and next season as a Senior he should be even better.
February 20th, 2020 at 10:06 AM ^
He provides a huge lift to the scoring when he's on target. He usually hits timely shots.
February 20th, 2020 at 11:11 AM ^
Juwan Howard really teaching players how to create their own shot. You saw it on that Eli 3 pointer. It was passing around to open set shooters under Beilein.
February 20th, 2020 at 12:43 PM ^
He hit dagger 3-pointers in both Rutgers games this year, in fact.