
Syracuse’s low-usage forward with local roots and coachable grit
Josh Brooks is a Syracuse forward from Saranac, N.Y., who was a respected high-school captain and team MVP, and at Syracuse he was valued more for presence and professionalism than box-score production. In his Syracuse seasons, he saw limited minutes and scored infrequently, which makes the real selling point his intangibles: size, willingness to compete, and a background that suggests he can accept a role without drama. If you need an under-the-radar, team-first forward rather than a stat-stuffer, Brooks fits that mold.