Eli Brooks Appreciation Thread

Submitted by JamesBondHerpesMeds on March 24th, 2022 at 9:33 PM

Thanks for the Big Ten Championship, 2 BTT titles, 4 Sweet 16s, an Elite Eight, and a National Championship game.

And for a gutsy as hell game against Tennessee.

LabattsBleu

March 24th, 2022 at 10:29 PM ^

Glad that we had Eli around for 5 years...Definitely took a bit of time for him to find his game, but once he did, these last two years in particular, he was really a leader for Michigan.

Good Luck Eli!

Team 101

March 24th, 2022 at 10:32 PM ^

He gave it his all and became a key performer over the last two years.

I wish him the best in his career and suspect his days in Ann Arbor may not yet be over.

Rendezvous

March 24th, 2022 at 10:36 PM ^

I have a sense that we will hear more from Eli in the coming years. May get to play some pro ball overseas, but I expect his careeer will take him through increasingly higher profile leadership positions, whether it is on a basketball court or off. To echo what others have said, one of my favorite U of M players ever. 

A2Townie

March 24th, 2022 at 10:37 PM ^

Sad to see Brooks go. Really the last significant peice from the Beilein era. Don't let his looks fool ya, he was one tough player for Michigan. Played in alot of big games!

SD Larry

March 24th, 2022 at 11:32 PM ^

Was a pleasure to watch Eli play for Michigan these past 5 years.  Sweet 16 or better appearances every year.  Big10 Champ.  He went out strong the second half.  Thanks for staying and giving it your all Eli !!  Best of luck, continued success, and God speed Eli.  A true champ and great Michigan Wolverine  in my book. 

CaliforniaNobody

March 25th, 2022 at 5:22 AM ^

Gonna miss you Eli! Hard to overstate what he has meant to us. Consistent outside shooting, offense creation, surprisingly great defense from the plucky undersized kid. I feel very strongly that his coming back this year likely was the difference between missing the tournament altogether and the surprisingly successful campaign we ended up with. G league, overseas, non sports, hell I can't fully rule out an NBA stint with his work ethic- I'm sure he'll be great wherever he goes. 

gweb

March 25th, 2022 at 12:18 PM ^

A true warrior, great attitude, not scared to take the shot, pretty good defense AND most of all a…

WINNER!!!

I think he can play and make good money in Europe for many years if he wants. He will be missed!!!!