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Paces Tar Heels in loss Brooks finished with 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks during Wednesday's 69-67 loss against Texas.

Impact Brooks landed awkwardly on his left foot in the first half, but he returned to the game and ended as the Tar Heels' leading scorer -- he was also the only North Carolina player who surpassed the 15-point plateau. Brooks has started the year on a strong note and has recorded three straight appearances with more than 10 points while also averaging 8.5 rebounds per game on four appearances.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Coleman, No. 17 Texas beat No. 14 UNC 69-67 for Maui title

Matt Coleman III hit a stepback jumper with 0.1 seconds left to help No. 17 Texas beat No. 14 North Carolina 69-67 for the championship of the relocated Maui Invitational

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Retaking court Brooks (foot) has returned from the locker room and will retake the floor during Wednesday's game versus Texas, Brendan Marks of The Athletic reports.

Impact While Brooks came down awkwardly on his foot, it's a least a good sign that he's avoided major damage and is set to retake his spot on the floor. The senior is on a path toward a big game Wednesday after piling up seven points, four boards and a pair of blocks prior to his brief departure.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves for locker room Brooks departed for the locker room late in the first half of Wednesday's game versus Texas after landing awkwardly on his left foot, Brendan Marks of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brooks appeared to turn his ankle when he came down and went immediately to the locker room, but the team figures to disclose more information on the issue. It's best to consider him questionable to return until then. The senior big man was a bright spot for the Tar Heels prior to his exit with seven four rebounds and a pair of blocks.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

One board shy of double-double Brooks posted 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 FT), nine rebounds and an assist in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 67-63 win over Stanford.

Impact The Tar Heels moved to 3-0 with the win and Brooks played a pivotal role once again due to his ability to make an impact on both ends of the court. He has scored at least 10 points in two straight contests while also averaging 9.0 rebounds per game in his first three appearances -- that means his dual-threat potential is likely to remain tied to his fantasy upside. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against Texas.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 14 points Brooks notched 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-8 FT), seven rebounds, three steals and an assist across 23 minutes during Monday's 78-51 win over UNLV.

Impact Brooks grabbed 11 boards and still made an impact in the season opener despite going 3-for-10 from the field, but he took on a bigger scoring role here and was one of four Tar Heels that topped the 10-point mark. Brooks should be one of UNC's top players this season and has responded to that label with two strong performances to open his senior year.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Davis, Brooks help No. 14 UNC top UNLV 78-51 in Maui tourney

Freshman RJ Davis scored 16 points and No. 14 North Carolina overcame an ugly start to beat UNLV 78-51 in the first round of the relocated Maui Invitational

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Freshmen lead No. 16 UNC past College of Charleston 79-60

Freshman guard Caleb Love scored 17 points to help No. 16 North Carolina beat College of Charleston 79-60 in the season opener for both teams

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Iowa's Garza heads list of notable seniors in 2020-21 season

Iowa forward Luka Garza could have heard his name called in Wednesday night’s NBA draft

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • Associated Press

No. 4 Virginia opens year in rare position: as ACC favorite

Fourth-ranked Virginia opens the year as the preseason Atlantic Coast Conference favorite for the first time in nearly four decades

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Williams, No. 16 Tar Heels eager to move past 14-19 season

No. 16 North Carolina is eager to move past the first losing season in Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams' career

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Voted Preseason ACC POY Brooks was named the 2020-21 ACC Preseason Player of the Year on Wednesday.

Impact Brooks is the reigning recipient of the ACC Most Improved Player Award and has already been named to the 2021 Karl Malone Award watchlist, so the stage was set to receive these accolades as well. The choice here was clear, as Brooks ended up getting more than quadruple the votes of the second-place finisher, Virginia's Sam Hauser. Brooks was a double-double machine last year for the Tar Heels, posting 16.9 points and 8.5 rebounds. North Carolina does bring in some talent this year with a pair of five-star forwards in Day'Ron Sharpe and Walker Kessler, but the duo isn't expected to threaten the minutes of Brooks and Armando Bacot in the frontcourt. Brooks simply has more of a supporting cast this year, but when the possessions are most crucial, look for the 6-10 senior to have the ball in his hands.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE