Armoni Brooks has signed a two-year contract with Milano, as confirmed on the club’s website.
Armoni Brooks is definitely satisfied with his choice of a new club, as he stated in his first media interview.
“I am super excited to join the Milano family. Playing for an historic club like this is such a great honor that I can’t wait to come to Italy and compete in one of the best leagues in the world and play against some of the best competition there is in this sport. I feel blessed to have been given this great opportunity and I will give my best each and every day to make sure we win as many games as possible.”
Armoni Brooks ‘ basketball journey began at McNeill High School near Austin, Texas, before he enrolled at Houston University under Coach Kelvin Sampson. He played three seasons with the Houston Cougars, making significant contributions to the team.
During his sophomore year, Brooks averaged 9.3 points per game, impressively shooting 41.9 percent from three-point range. His junior year saw him step into the starting lineup, where he boosted his performance, averaging 13.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game while shooting 39.0 percent from beyond the arc.
His stellar play earned him accolades such as the Sixth Man of the Year in the AAC conference for the 2017/18 season and a spot on the All-Conference Second Team and All-AAC Tournament First Team in the 2018-19 season.
In 2019, Brooks declared for the NBA draft but was not selected. However, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks but soon transitioned to their G-League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, after being released. The following season, he joined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, and his persistence paid off when he made his NBA debut with the Houston Rockets.
Over three seasons, Brooks played for three NBA teams—Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, and Brooklyn Nets—accumulating 84 appearances and averaging 6.6 points per game. Last season, after a brief stint with Brooklyn, he returned to the G-League, playing for the Long Island Nets and the Ontario Clippers.
In the G-League, Brooks has showcased his scoring prowess with 116 regular season appearances and 30 Showcase appearances, averaging 13.6 points per game. He has been a consistent threat from three-point range, shooting 38.4 percent on 7.4 attempts per game.
Armoni Brooks’ journey highlights his resilience and ability to adapt and excel at various levels of professional basketball, making him a notable player to watch in the coming seasons.