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Defend the Block 259 - Phat Phat Brooks
Defend the Block
Published on 8/27/2024
Defend the Block
Published on 8/27/2024
Durral "Phat Phat" Brooks, the reigning Michigan Mr. Basketball and an incoming freshman for the Wolverines, is our guest on this week's episode of Defend the Block. After we learn the origin of his nickname, Brooks rehashes his brilliant high school career and shares his thoughts on the new-look Michigan program.
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