Recruiting report: Phillip Brooks (2018)
KANSAS CITY — Three-sport standouts might be a dying breed in high school sports these days, but don’t tell Lee’s Summit West 2018 Phillip Brooks that. A 5’10, 170-pound guard is a standout on the football field where he helped…
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Continue ReadingKANSAS CITY — Three-sport standouts might be a dying breed in high school sports these days, but don’t tell Lee’s Summit West 2018 Phillip Brooks that.
A 5’10, 170-pound guard is a standout on the football field where he helped the Titans rushed for for 1,041 yards and 12 touchdowns to lead the Titans on the football field, caught 19 passes for 170 yards and helped LSW to a 9-3 record, and on the basketball court where he has earned a starting spot in the backcourt as a tough, physical guard for a state ranked team.
But, he might not play either at the next level.
Brooks has taken a recruiting trip every weekend since November visiting a wide variety of schools for football … and baseball. In fact, he plans to visit the University of Nebraska for baseball this weekend.
He rushed for for 1,041 yards and 12 touchdowns to lead the Titans on the football field, caught 19 passes for 170 yards and helped LSW to a 9-3 record.
On the basketball court, Brooks is a tough defender that hustles and plays hard, is willing to share the ball and doesn’t turn the ball over.
Brooks spent much of his past summer playing baseball for Building Champions, but also found time to compete for the Kansas City Keys on the hardwood.
“When I played basketball I focused on my ball handles and full court man to man defense, so that if we need a turnover I can do my best to get one for the team,” he said.
Lee’s Summit West is off to a big start this season with a host of talented players, including Division I prospects Elijah Childs, Christian Bishop and Mario Goodrich.
“This year for basketball the high school team is going to be tough to handle,” Brooks said. “I feel like my role for the team is to handle to ball, play 32 minute of hard intense defense, and score with my shooting ability.”
Brooks said his parents have been the biggest influence on his basketball career.
“They’re always there for me, take me to lessons and give me many words of motivation,” he said. “The other person need to give credit to is my old coach, coach Tyrone. He taught me how to be competitive and think smart while I play. He also taught me how to be tough during the game.”
Brooks says he is a fan of Portland Trailblazer point guard Damian Lillard.
“He knows how be an actual point guard,” Brooks said. “He shares the ball well and is a true shot creator. I feel like his ability to share the ball is imbedded into my game; and how he uses his mental ability in game.”