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Dante Brooks '24 Recruiting Profile
ClubAPEX ATHLETIX Black 2024 NXTPro Circuit
Height6'5"
Weight200lbs
Age18
Primary PositionShooting Guard
Secondary PositionSmall Forward
Dominant HandLeft
Points/Game12
Free Throw %84
Field Goal %68.7
Rebounds/Game8.5
Assists/Game8
Wingspan6ft 9in
Vertical Jump33
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My current high school goal is to raise my GPA to a weighted 4.8 and graduate at the top of my class. My college dream and aspirations are to get a full ride athletic and/or academic scholarship to the college of my choice. While there, I desire to obtain my bachelors and postgrad degrees. In college, I want to be a contributor in helping my team win championships and make the guys around me better. I strongly believe that the school I attend and the team that I play for will benefit because I'm a leader. I lead through having a great work ethic, alongside being an encourager and team player as well as being coachable and competitive. If you were to ask someone who knows me well, they would tell you that I'm honest, have integrity , good time management, ethical, and fun to be around. This stems from having a stable and loving home with both of my parents at home and active in my life. My father was a D1 athlete and has been a physician for the past 25 years, with 4 being in the NBA.
From a young age, I liked watching basketball on TV but never tried playing it because I was too shy and afraid to take the chance. Once I turned twelve years old, I decided to try playing the sport that I loved to watch. During my first tryout, I was very overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty that I wasn’t good enough to play since everyone else started playing way before me. There was even a point during the tryout that I walked off because I didn’t understand a drill and went home because I was too embarrassed to go back. Thoughts of insecurity and fear filled my mind, but my parents wouldn’t let me quit and made me go back to deal with my fears. The next day, I did the full tryout without leaving and made the team. This overcoming of adversity has shaped me into the person I am today.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 1 years
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #16
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #33
Individual Awards
- Season has not begun for 2021-22
Team Awards
- Conference Chanmps, Sectional Chanmps, Regional Chanmps, State Chanmps
- 2020 Junior Varsity Team
- Jersey: #50
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2023 APEX ATHLETIX Black 2024 NXTPro Circuit (17U GOLD)
- NXTPRO Basketball is thrilled to announce a long-term contract with New Balance beginning in the spring of 2023. NXTPRO Basketball (PRO16, NXT) will operate the PRO16 and NXT Leagues. New Balance will be the exclusive apparel provider for all programs. BSN is the third prong to this exceptional contract as they will service the teams throughout the year, providing clubs with the best New Balance gear with first-class service. NXTPRO will continue to operate public-facing as a media arm in the grassroots and high school basketball scene, with content daily on NXTPROHoops.com. The league seeks to innovate the grassroots elite youth basketball scene. The PRO16 represents programs with top-tier talent ranked nationally. The NXT will be a highly-competitive section with great opportunities to move up throughout the season. The unique setup of the league begins with the format of the sessions. Each week there will be an event, but it is set up for travel purposes to give PRO16 and NXT programs the power to pick the weekends they play during the non-live landscape. PRO16 and NXT programs will compete in a minimum of four spring events and five regular-season events. A unique part of the league is the design around the NB Finals in Houston, TX, July 6-9. The PRO16 programs will be seeded 1-16 based on their results in the spring. The top 16 from the NXT will also join the NB Finals, making a bracket of 32. The opening round of the NB Finals bracket play will feature the PRO16 programs playing the NXT programs. This is the only format of its kind that truly opens up the opportunity for all programs to compete for the league championship. But wait, the unique features of the league continue after Houston, as the NXT programs will battle the rest of July out to earn a spot in the NXT Relegation Championship. The NXT name comes from the finals, as only 48 teams will make the bracket for 17U,16U, and 15U. Unlike other leagues where sponsored contracts are up for debate regarding how you earn them, the NXT will openly outline how teams are regulated up to the PRO16. The champion at 15U and 16U will earn sponsorship and elevate to the PRO16 in that age for the following grassroots season. The 17U champion team will also receive sponsorship for their program for next season. This format rewards winning and takes politics from who is elevated from the NXT each season. The PRO16 is complete with a very talented roster of teams throughout the United States. The NXT has a few spots remaining that will be open starting today to apply for the 2023 season. The 2023 Schedule March 31-April 2: Springfield, Missouri, and Ft. Collins, Colorado Easter April 7-9: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma April 14-16: Dallas, Texas, and Bettendorf, Iowa ***April 21-23: St. Louis, Missouri (Live) ***April 28-30: Wichita, Kansas (Live) May 5-7: Kansas City, Missouri May 12-14: Lincoln, Nebraska, and Fayetteville, Arkansas May 19-21: St. Louis, Missouri May 26-28: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Phoenix, Arizona June 30-July 2: St. Louis, Missouri ***July 6-9: Houston, Texas (Live) NB Finals* July 14-16: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma July 21-23: Bettendorf, Iowa, and Wichita, Kansas July 28-30: Lincoln, Nebraska NXT Finals* *New Balance is the exclusive gear provider to NXTPRO’s PRO16 and NXT leagues. NXTPRO is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or otherwise affiliated with New Balance, BSN, or any other unaffiliated entity referenced on this page.
- 2022 Las Vegas Punishers (16U)
- UNDER ARMOUR ASSOCIATION TEAMS Arizona Select Basketball is the only Under Armour sponsored program in Arizona. We have three teams designated UAA in our program: 15U, and 17U. Players selected to these teams should be prepared for a demanding schedule of practices, skills training and a national tournament schedule. UNDER ARMOUR ASSOCIATION RISE TEAMS As part of our Under Armour Association sponsorship, we have the ability to designate teams to play as Rise circuit teams with our top 16U team playing under that designation this season. Players selected to these teams should be prepared for a demanding schedule of practices, skills training and a national tournament schedule.
- 2021 Apex Athletix (15U and 16U Black)
- Apex Athletix Academy Inc is a non-profit, tax deductible, 501(c)(3) organization. We are a Skill Development and Training Focused Team Club Basketball Organization Located in Tucson, AZ and Serving the Greater Southwest APEX ATHLETIX is committed to bringing the best basketball training, experiences and opportunities in Arizona. We strive to help student athletes, of all ages and skill levels, realize their dreams and goals, in basketball and in life... regardless of how big or small.
- 2020 AZ Select Tucson (14U and 15U)
- I played with Tucson Spartans/AZ Select Tucson from Feb 2020 to Middle of July 2021
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Howard Thomas
- High School Head Coach
- Coach Salt
- Travel / Club Coach
- Derek Hersha
- Travel / Club Coach
- Sam Kimmel
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2023 PRO16/NXTPRO League Tournament
- 4/28/23 to 4/30/23
- Wichita was a live session and our team stumbled and went 1-3 and dropped down to 13th out of 128. We played a Pro 16 team to the end, we had the ball down by 6 pts with 40 seconds to go and we couldn't get it done.
- Camp/Event
- 2023 PRO16/NXTPRO League Tournament
- 4/14/23 to 4/16/23
- Tough tournament, we went 2-2. We lost by 2 pts to a team that we beat handley the last tourney that has 3 D1 players on the team and we then lost by 13 to a Pro 16 team loaded with D1's. We are 9th out of 128 teams in the country at 6-2
- Camp/Event
- 2023 PRO16/NXTPRO League Tournament
- 3/31/23 to 4/02/23
- Dante Brooks showcased Elite Three-Level Talents on his way to leading Apex Athletix to their debut win. APEX went 4-0
- Camp/Event
- WCE "Southwest Slam"
- 10/15/21 to 10/17/21
- I play for Apex Athletix and we went 3/4
- Camp/Event
- Prep Hoops Arizona Top 250 Expo - 2024 1st team
- 10/10/21 to 10/10/21
- Arizona TOP-250 EXPO: 2024 1st team On Sunday October 10th I attended the Prep Hoops Top-250 EXPO at Inspire Courts in Gilbert, AZ. There were about 80 players from five states (NM/CA/CO/NV/AZ) who played three games each with 10 teams of 7-9 players on each team. I thought there was good depth at every age group and adequate competition on every court. Let’s take a look at every age group’s 1st team. Here is the 2024 1st team: Dante “Te” Brooks Catalina Foothills A versatile inside out threat is steadily improving. The lefty can shoot the 3 plus score it inside and bang with anyone. He plays the game with a big motor to rebound in traffic and is strong around the basket. He has already made strides since last season.
- Camp/Event
- Prep Hoops Arizona TOP-250 EXPO: Superlatives
- 10/10/21 to 10/10/21
- On Sunday October 10th I attended the Prep Hoops Top-250 EXPO at Inspire Courts in Gilbert, AZ. There were about 80 players from five states (NM/CA/CO/NV/AZ) who played three games each with 10 teams of 7-9 players on each team. Best motor: Dante “Te” Brooks Catalina Foothills
- Camp/Event
- WCE "AOG"
- 9/17/21 to 9/19/21
- I played for Apex Athletix and we went 3/4 but won the tourney
- Camp/Event
- Phoenix is Rising Respect the Game
- 8/28/21 to 8/29/21
- I played with my new team Apex Athletix and we won the tournament
- Camp/Event
- WCE "Summer Classic"
- 7/09/21 to 7/11/21
- I played my last game with AZ Select 2024 Tucson and we came went 3/4
- Camp/Event
- Grind Tournament
- 6/25/21 to 6/27/21
- BIBSI: Newcomers -A strong lefty from Tucson is a big rebounder with nice post footwork. He plays with a high motor to rebound the ball and is crafty inside with ball fakes. He plays with high energy, runs the floor and compliments their guards.
- Camp/Event
- CAA summer session
- 6/01/21 to 6/30/21
- During this summer league I was a 15 year old going into my sophomore year while playing on Varsity. We played teams that are on the national scene and beat them; AZ Compass, PHH, and Bella Vista. Here's what Prep Hoops wrote: BIBSI: Newcomers June 10-13 I attended the Best in Basketball Summer Invitational at the Phhacility in Phx, AZ. The 4-day event had 30 teams and I viewed almost all 30 over the 4-days. Dante “Te” Brooks - SoAZ Volz -A strong lefty from Tucson is a big rebounder with nice post footwork. He plays with a high motor to rebound the ball and is crafty inside with ball fakes. He plays with high energy, runs the floor and compliments their guards.
- Camp/Event
- West Coast Smoke
- 5/29/21 to 5/31/21
- I played for AZ Select 2024 Tucson and we came in 2nd place
- Camp/Event
- Battle in the Canyon
- 5/21/21 to 5/23/21
- I played for AZ Select 2024 Tucson and we won the tournament
- Camp/Event
- WCE "Nets on Fire"
- 4/16/21 to 4/18/21
- I played with AZ Select 2024 Tucson and we went 4/4
- Camp/Event
- Cream of the Crop
- 4/10/21 to 4/11/21
- I played for AZ Select 2024 Tucson and came in 3rd place
Training
- PGC Basketball
- 1 year
- I was taught how to think the game, be a leader, and run the show. The sessions focused on skills, situational play, shooting, rebounding and defense.
- Apex Athletix
- 1 year
- Skills, footwork, and finishing
- The "G"
- 1 year
- A multi-sport athlete at St. Joseph’s High School in Cleveland, Tony received multiple scholarship offers for both football and basketball from leading Division 1 programs including Michigan, Nebraska, and several others. Tony chose basketball, believing it was a greater challenge that offered more personal growth opportunities. During his collegiate career at Marquette University, he recorded 956 assists, which as of today still remains the eighth-highest total in NCAA Division I history. Tony played professional basketball for 13 years in the United States and throughout Europe and was a two-time Dutch League All-Star in 1998 and 2000. After retiring from professional basketball, Tony began his coaching career in 2009 as the Strength and Conditioning Manager for The University of Southern California (USC). In 2010 he was promoted to a full-time Assistant Coach position through 2013. Following USC, he became an Assistant Coach 2014 at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, California, where he helped the team win a Division 2 state championship. He then moved on to become an assistant for Cal State Los Angeles for two seasons before retiring from coaching to pursue his passion for training players.
- League Me
- 1 year
- Desmond Howard, brother to Jordan and Markus Howard
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Free Enterprise/ECONAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. SS2 - July AP World History A (Completed with a 97%) Block 1 - August to October AP World History B AP Calculus AB (part A) AP Language & Composition A Block 2 - October to December AP Literature & Composition A AP Calculus AB (part B) AP Language & Composition B Athletics/BB Block 3 - January to March (completes grad requirements) AP Literature & Composition BRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2024 Skyline Prep Valedictorian GPA 4.67 Provisional National Honors Society member Nominated for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence, The Congress of Future Medical Leaders is an honors only high school program created by the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. https://www.futuredocs.com/home-2
- Activities2024 Skyline Prep Valedictorian GPA 4.67 National Honors Society
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