Florida Gators basketball commit Isaiah Brown eager to take his game to the next level
According to Florida basketball commit Isaiah Brown, some people compare his game to that of former San Antonio Spurs star guard Manu Ginóbili. But Brown thinks he plays more like a current NBA standout.
“I have people tell me Ginóbili, because I’m a lefty and I can get to the basket, but I want to say I’m like (Celtics standout) Jaylen Brown,” Isaiah Brown said. “I like his explosiveness around the rim and he hits open shots on the perimeter. And I feel like my ability to drive and attack the rim resembles his — and his ability to hit shots on the perimeter.”
Brown, listed at 6-foot-4 and 192 pounds, is a rising senior at Orlando Christian Prep (Fla.). He committed to the Gators over FAU in May. Georgia and Missouri also were heavily involved, along with Ohio, where his older brother plays.
Brown, who holds a 3.5 GPA, plans to sign with Todd Golden’s Gators in November. His official visit will take place this fall.
Isaiah Brown had a strong junior season
Brown is the No. 133 overall recruit nationally according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He averaged 18.6 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists a game last season.
What led Brown to Gainesville?
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“One was the coaching staff,” he said. “All of them were very friendly, welcoming and very interested in my game. They really wanted me in their program. Two, is the fact they see me playing an important role my freshman year coming in and doing things on the floor and off the court. Being a leader.”
Although Brown is listed as a shooting guard, he could be used at multiple spots in college.
“(The Gators) said I’d have a chance to play the one, two and three,” Brown said. “Bring the ball up, play off the ball and play off screens.”
Brown said at this stage, his defense probably is stronger than his offense. He has an impressive 6-feet, 10-inch wing span. And he’s known for his intensity. When asked what his best on-court trait is, Brown replied, “I’d say my energy on the floor.”
Between now and his arrival at Florida next summer, Brown plans to address a few areas of his game.
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“Specifically, my ball handling,” Brown said. “And also getting a little bit of consistency with my jump shot.”
Already, he’s making strides, he said.
“We played at least 40 (AAU games),” he said. “I averaged about 15 points, 5 or 6 rebounds, 5 assists. I did fairly good. My game took a step. I was hitting more shots, getting to the basket, making the right reads.”
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