“I’ve been with this man for five years and I think that what he’s done has been phenomenal,” Amoore, who also played for Brooks at Virginia Tech, said. “People really don’t realize how much he does. I think it’s one thing to see how he coaches on the court, the wins and the runs that we’ve made, but like I don’t know anyone that does player development the way that he does.”
She said Brooks “covers all aspects down to the minuscule details” with players.
“He teaches us so many off-court lessons as well as on-court. I think that he just — his love for the game, you can’t even quantify it. You can’t put a limit on it,” she said. “The way that he bet on himself to come here and within a year completely turn it around and be competitive, be in a position where Kentucky is back in consideration for top recruits.
“We’re ranked high again. He did that recruiting 11 new girls, girls he’s never coached before. His ability to create greatness out of what he has is something that’s truly amazing.”
Liberty coach Carey Green competed against Brooks at Virginia Tech and James Madison.
“He’s very competitive. His strategies are excellent. Coming to Kentucky, I think that’s sort of a dream job. He’s, what I would consider, reached a pinnacle in one of the best programs in the country, and he’s already, already, got that team there,” Green said before losing to UK in the NCAA Tournament.
“That indicates his skill set as a coach, his ability to be relational, not only with his players, but with the media and the community. I just admire him.”
