Brooks has worn a mask since returning to the court after missing just one game. Illinois rises to No. Brooks spoke softly throughout an eight-minute interview following Sunday's game against Maryland. Luke Wilson #32. "As a family, when he picked Michigan we talked about picking more than just a coaching staff," James Brooks said. They face Rutgers in the first round of the conference tournament at noon Thursday in Chicago. But James also knew that basketball was becoming an increasingly frustrating topic for Eli. Michigan center Jon Teske shoots as Maryland forward Jalen Smith defends during the first half Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. In a matchup of teams aiming for No. ... mom charged with child abuse Help the York Daily Record continue to provide local sports reporting. Spring Grove's Eli Brooks, center, with his parents Kelly, left, and James, right, before before taking the court last summer in front of college coaches and recruiters. "Last year, he didn't want me to mention anything (about Michigan games)," James Brooks said last week. Maryland guard Eric Ayala dribbles as Michigan guards David DeJulius (0) and Zavier Simpson defend during the first half Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. with this group. Find our latest subscription options and special offers here. Both he and his father said the biggest difference in his performance this year has been staying on the court long enough to work through any issues. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. He returned Tuesday and scored seven points. Skylar Gaertner, Actor: Ozark. Jace Howard #25. He knows there's still plenty of room for improvement. Here are four documentaries from 2020 with powerful and unique takes on unraveling true crimes. "Because things weren't always going well.". He then dropped 24 again against North Carolina — a game he called a huge confidence booster — and has reached double digits 13 times in 30 games, with a high of 25 in a loss to Iowa. If you would have told me that two years ago, I wouldn’t have believed it. On Eli Brooks' injury “Yeah, he lost a tooth.” ... Now, I gotta give mom and dad credit. 100 students took the trip to Asheville, North Carolina to will the Bears to a victory in the conference championship game. Ohio State was forced to foul, and Eli Brooks hit both of his free throws to seal Michigan's fifth straight win, a run that came around a three-week break due to COVID-19 issues. Maryland guard Eric Ayala goes to the basket vs. Michigan forward Isaiah Livers during the first half Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. Rico Ozuna-Harrison #14. Michigan guard Eli Brooks makes a move to the basket as Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. defends during the first half Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. Adrien Nunez #0. on Michigan's David DeJulius shoots over Maryland's Darryl Morsell during the first half Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. "Freshman year I remember looking up at the recap (video) of the year and not seeing being up there (in the highlights) at all," Brooks said. He knows he could be more consistent on offense. And he knew that his son was getting enough basketball talk on a daily basis, anyway. "I enjoy watching the games more than I used to. And they also — it is such a selfless group that they don’t look at I, I, I, me, me, me. Please help us continue to provide this in-depth local sports coverage by subscribing. Brandon Wade #4. Eli previously had a few tattoos, but he's added more over the past year, including three doves to represent his older brothers, his mom Kelly's name … The Wolverines (18-2, 13-2) looked physically overwhelmed for much of the night, unable to create good shots against the Illinois defense and unable to keep the Illini off the boards. "But everybody stayed and everybody bought in.". Check out some of our favorite child stars, including Jennifer Love Hewitt and more. Michigan coach Juwan Howard reacts during the first half against Maryland on Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. Eli Brooks determined to play bigger role in Michigan's next postseason run, How Spring Grove's Eli Brooks is combating broken nose, sinus infection for Michigan, How Michigan basketball's Eli Brooks is combating broken nose, sinus infection, 'Everyone's 0-0': Michigan basketball turns the page to postseason, fixing defensive woes, Here are the current special offers for new subscribers, 'He's our anchor:' How Spring Grove's Eli Brooks revived his Michigan basketball career. And his biggest fans back home are enjoying watching him. So the pair would focus on other topics — food, schoolwork — when they'd see each other or talk over the phone. Eli Brooks is another great one to watch this year. He struggled with his shot in each of the last two years, and when he spent time on the bench because of that, his confidence suffered. He averaged 11.5 minutes per game his first two years. Here are the current special offers for new subscribers. Jim Harbaugh threw footballs for ChadTough Foundation donations, including one to his mom, Jackie. 5MAX (537), Sat, Mar 13 James Brooks admitted he's not a big tattoo guy. I used to be so concerned about him being down on himself.". Full Roster. Alex Bruhanski Lewis . 3 in Ferris Mowers Men’s Basketball Poll, Mercer women's basketball wins Southern Conference championship, men advance to title game. Michigan trailed 57-56 when Dickinson got the offensive rebound off a missed 3-pointer from Eli Brooks and found Livers, who sank a 3-pointer with 2:48 left. ', "As it turned out, they found a great option (in Howard) so it turned out to be a win-win.". Over the past year, he's started meditating on a regular basis. He's also had a number of games with just two or four points. It helps.”. But it hasn't prevented him from becoming a leader. But he's remained a presence in the Wolverines lineup regardless. 4 Ohio State 92-87 Sunday.In a matchup of teams… Guard Eli Brooks led the way for the Wolverines with 11 points, and he was the only player scoring in double figures on a down night for a Michigan team that dished out … After Beilein left to take the head coaching job with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers (he ended up resigning after 54 games), Michigan hired legendary Wolverines player Juwan Howard to take the top job last May. He said he'd love to play in Spain, which he previously visited with Michigan. '", More: Eli Brooks determined to play bigger role in Michigan's next postseason run, More: How Spring Grove's Eli Brooks is combating broken nose, sinus infection for Michigan. Skylar Gaertner is an actor, known for Ozark (2017), The Ticket (2016) and Daredevil (2015). He praised Howard for preaching a "family" mindset and keeping the team together throughout the highs and lows of the season. Eli Brooks scored 11 points and was the only player in double figures for Michigan. "After every game he'd be like, 'You missed two free throws again. A year later, the Brooks men have started to welcome postgame conversations again. James knew that Eli Brooks, then a sophomore at the University of Michigan, needed to be listening to his college coaches and not his former high school ones. Regardless, he's enjoying himself on the court now. It could just be X (senior guard Zavier Simpson) all the time," Eli said. The Wolverines went 19-12 in the regular season and finished ninth in the brutally tough Big Ten. This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: 'He's our anchor:' How Spring Grove's Eli Brooks revived his Michigan basketball career, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Derek Chauvin trial begins: What you should know, Instagram recommendation algorithms are pushing anti-vaxx and QAnon posts, NGO report says, Spring Grove's Eli Brooks hoping to lead another Michigan postseason run. Michigan opened the game on a 7-0 run following a 3-pointer from Eli Brooks, but shortly after MSU’s Aaron Henry went to work. After spending most of the summer after his freshman year back home in Spring Grove, Eli stayed at Michigan this past summer to train and get to know the new coaching staff. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament, the Wolverines had pulled away and led by nine with 23 seconds left. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 22 points and nine rebounds and Eli Brooks scored 17 as No. And he said he's enjoyed getting to know former longtime St. Joseph's head coach and new Michigan assistant Phil Martelli, who he called "outgoing, really smart and really witty.". “I’m sorry, I don’t have an update for you right now,” Howard said. Feb. 28—Isaiah Livers, Eli Brooks and Austin Davis have been a part of plenty of wins throughout their Michigan careers. ... UM's Eli Brooks on containing Henry Ford Academy's Trevion Williams. I'm loving the name Elliot! Brooks hopes to play professionally overseas after he graduates from Michigan. Brooks sat at a blue-clothed table on Nov. 9 with his mom, Kelly, to his right and dad and boys’ head coach, James, to his left. And he's still driven by the same goal as last year. While Zeb Jackson and Jace Howard aren’t getting the minutes right now, they might end up being key pieces to our future teams. I would love to hear opinions on if you like the name for a girl or for a boy! Eli Brooks Jeremy - Age 10 . To be a driving force behind another Wolverines postseason run. Eli, however, somewhat disputes this notion. Howard was part of Michigan's famous "Fab Five" lineup in the early 1990s and played 19 years in the NBA. Michigan basketball's Juwan Howard did not have an update on Monday morning about the status of Eli Brooks, who left Sunday's loss at Michigan State with a left ankle injury. 3 Michigan held off a late flurry to beat No. More: 'Everyone's 0-0': Michigan basketball turns the page to postseason, fixing defensive woes. Michigan guard Zavier Simpson looks to pass against Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) and guard Eric Ayala (5) during the first half Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. "It’s just meditation really. The 7-foot-2 freshman center served as a catalyst in Wolverines' statement victory, supplying 11 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks.