GRIND: Sophs visiting
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Brooks, 6-foot-9 and 215 pounds, is making his second trip this season to Auburn Arena. He first visited Dec. 29 for the Tigers' 64-48 win over Middle Tennessee State.
Brooks is expected to be one of the nation's top prospects in the 2017 Class. He already has offers from Auburn, Alabama, UAB and Mississippi State, and interest from Vanderbilt and Georgia, among others.
"I like Auburn," Brooks said. "I'm right beside Auburn. I've grown up with Auburn, and I've always liked Auburn.
"I really like Coach (Bruce) Pearl, too. He is a real good guy and a really good coach."
In 27 games this season as a sophomore, Brooks has averaged 14.6 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game, according to MaxPreps.com.
Brooks' father, George Brooks, is an assistant basketball coach at Mississippi State.
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One of the state's top 2017 football prospects, Southside (Gadsden) athlete Alaric Williams, also will be at the Auburn-Alabama basketball game tonight.
Williams, 6-foot and 195 pounds, has early offers from Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss and Jacksonville State. He could add Auburn to the list after his visit.
Williams is a friend and former teammate of Auburn signee Tyler Carr.
Williams' sophomore highlights...
