Prospect Spotlight: Kiyla Brooks (2023)

Scott Hankamp

May 24, 2022 @ 07:02 AM

<strong>[player_tooltip player_id="256548" first="Kiyla" last="Brooks"] </strong>is a must see prospect on the east side of the state. She’s a high level player with a tremendous upside. College coaches will want to have her on their radar ASAP. Let’s take an inside look at Brooks as a player and prospect. <h2>NAME</h2> <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="256548" first="Kiyla" last="Brooks"]</strong> <h2>GRADUATION YEAR</h2> 2023 <h2>SCHOOL</h2> Renaissance High School <h2>GRASSROOTS / AAU PROGRAM</h2> Michigan Storm Elite <h2>POSITION</h2> Shooting Guard <h2>STRENGTHS OF HER GAME</h2> * Elite defender on the perimeter * Can run the floor with speed and agility * Efficient mid range shot and pull up jumper * Works hard on the glass and has a nose for the ball off the rim * Smart passer that makes high percentage reads * Very vocal on and off the court <h2>AREA SHE’D LIKE TO IMPROVE</h2> <span style="font-size: 1rem;">"Being more aggressive and controlled on ball/overall confidence when it comes to ball-handling." - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="256548" first="Kiyla" last="Brooks"]</strong></span> This improvement would definitely add to her game. Brooks would see even more quality looks at the rim and it would enhance her strength in the open floor. <h2>WHAT SHE’S LOOKING FOR IN A PROGRAM AT THE NEXT LEVEL</h2> "When it comes to programs at the next level, I’m looking for ones who need high energy players who’re in love with playing aggressive defense, as well as being beneficial and hardworking on the offensive end as well. I’m also looking for programs that will be able to cater to my academic success in addition. Ones that include subjects and majors that I want to study in the future." - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="256548" first="Kiyla" last="Brooks"]</strong> <h2>LONG TERM BASKETBALL GOALS</h2> "My long term basketball goals are to play throughout all my college years, making a huge impact on whatever school of my choosing, using my strong work ethic as well as my leadership and learning skills. I can also see myself playing overseas as well in the future." - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="256548" first="Kiyla" last="Brooks"]</strong> <h2>FAVORITE CLASS IN SCHOOL</h2> "My favorite school classes are currently English and architecture. English is one of my favorites because I love writing and using words to voice and express my internal view on different subjects and aspects of life. Architecture is also one of my highly favored classes because I’m in love with the interior and exterior designs of different building structures." - <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="256548" first="Kiyla" last="Brooks"]</strong>