Eagle Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 It is rumored on the Niagara board (http://www.voy.com/25499/) that Rydell Brooks is transferring to Akron. Any info? He is from Akron, homesick?We had a good season and have a solid recruiting class coming. He averaged about 5 points and game and, IMO, is a solid player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 I would be surprised if this were true, only because if KD wanted Brooks I'm pretty sure he could have signed him to a LOI last year. It seemed like brooks wanted to be a Zip, but the feeling wasn't mutual for KD? Just the vibe I got... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipseuph Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 sorry but whats an "LOI"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmyboy Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 "LOI" means letter of intent. I dont think that Rydell was that high on Akron, I believe that Akron was one of his last choices out of Buchtel. He would make a solid addition out of Niagra, because the kid can handle the ball, pass, and score when needed. Id personally like to see him i n a Zips uniform in the future if this rumor has any truth to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gozips19 Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 another 6'1 combo guard???? i think the team has enough of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I don't know if Rydell's game would translate very well into MAC-level play. When I saw him play, he scored a lot of his points by simply out-hustling his opponents and got a lot of junk down low. That won't happen in the MAC, where he'd be destroyed down low. Also, his outside shot was iffy at best, and I thought he looked down at the ball too much when he dribbled. But that's just my 2 cents worth. I'm no great talent evaluator. He is athletic, and I hear he is a good guy who works hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipfan 81 Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Sounds like we got him, from the Niagra boards"He's gone... Just confirmed it from a member of athletics...No playing time, and the wealth of guards brought in was the specific reason.Wish him well, he was a good guy!NU'07" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Brooks leaves Niagara basketball teamThe Associated Press (June 4, 2007) — LEWISTON, — Guard Rydell Brooks left the Niagara basketball program, citing personal reasons, on Monday.Brooks, a native of Akron, Ohio, averaged 4.7 points in starting 30 of 35 games as a freshman last season in helping the Purple Eagles win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title and clinch their second NCAA tournament berth in three years. +++++++++Brooks is a good kid and a solid student. I hope he does well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipfan 81 Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 This is interesting, no scholarship?MONDAY: Brooks leaves NU hoops (11:23 a.m.)By Jonah Bronsteinbronsteinj@gnnewspaper.comRydell Brooks has left the Niagara University basketball program for personal reasons, head coach Joe Mihalich confirmed Monday.It's rumored that the 6-foot-2, 190-pound guard intends to transfer to the University of Akron, last season's Mid-American Conference regular season champion. Zips spokesman Bach said in an e-mail that he doesn't anticipate Brooks transferring to Akron and that there currently isn't a scholarship available for him there.Brooks, who will be a sophomore in the fall, led Buchtel High School in Akron, Ohio to three consecutive City Series championships.Brooks started 30 of 35 games as a freshman, averaging 18 minutes and 4.7 points. During the Purple Eagles late-season surge, Brooks started every game, but rarely played more than the first few minutes of each half. Niagara finished 23-12 last season, winning 12 straight, including the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament and an NCAA opening round game, before losing to Kansas in the first round of the NCAAs.The Purple Eagles graduated guard Lorenzo Miles, but return backcourt players Tyrone Lewis, Stanley Hodge, Andrew Patterson and walk-on David Cirincione. Lewis and Hodge figure to be starters next year, along with swingman Charron Fisher. New Jersey point guard Anthony Nelson has also reportedly committed to Niagara and transfers Rob Garrison (Connecticut) and Bilal Benn (Villanova) will become eligible for the 2008-09 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 A google search for "Rydell Brooks transferring" first hit is Zipsnation Article oneArticle two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Zips spokesman Bach said in an e-mail that he doesn't anticipate Brooks transferring to Akron and that there currently isn't a scholarship available for him there. Two notes:1.) "Ahhhh, Bach...." 2.) This news makes sense to me. Unless he wanted to walk-on, I don't see him being a Zip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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