Former Mountaineer Basketball Great Dies

Morgantown, West Virginia – Former West Virginia basketball star, Chris Brooks, has died.  Brooks, a 6’6 forward, was the first McDonald’s All-American to play for the Mountaineers.

Brooks, who was known for his incredible athleticism and show-stopping dunks, averaged 16.7 points and 8.0 rebounds per game as a senior, and 13.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for his career in Morgantown.

Rest in Peace, Chris.  Once a Mountaineer, Always a Mountaineer.