D.J. Brooks

Height:
6-1
Weight:
180
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Simpsonville, S.C.
High School:
Hillcrest HS

HIGH SCHOOL

A two-time All-Region and All-County selection before an injury sidelined him for his senior year … Averaged 14 points and seven assists per game as a sophomore … As a junior, averaged 10 points, five assists, and four rebounds per game while leading the Rams to a 22-5 record … Named a class AAAA pre-season top-five senior by the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association … In only three seasons, contributed to 70 wins as a varsity player … Carried a 3.4 GPA in the classroom … Rated as South Carolina’s No. 2 recruit and the No. 230 recruit nationally by 247 Sports.

PERSONAL

Donnie Jamal Brooks was born on November 23, 1994 in Simpsonville, S.C. … Son of Dunnel and LaRita Brooks … Has a sister, Danielle … Chose Mercer because of the coaching staff and Christian background … Intends to major in sports management.