<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">DELAND -- When the news began to leak out about Keith Brumbaugh's decision to declare for the NBA draft this week, well, it wasn't that big of a shock to some people -- even with the potential of him not getting picked. Gus Gibbs, Brumbaugh's guardian until last November -- spanning a nearly three-year period -- hadn't heard directly from Brumbaugh yet. But he wasn't surprised when he found out. "It's actually been known he'd go to the draft since he was in eighth grade," joked Gibbs. "It has been his dream to put himself in the draft. That's been his goal, what he's wanted to do. He's been very honest with the (college) coaches." Keith's brother, Jimmy Brumbaugh, who was a star football player at Auburn and is now an assistant coach at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, has tried to be a good listener with his younger brother. He and his other brother, Jordan Brumbaugh -- who played football at Tuskegee and is hoping to be signed as an NFL free agent soon -- are behind his choice. "I basically want him to make his own decision," Jimmy Brumbaugh said. "I don't want to steer him either way. I'm a college coach right now, and I don't try to steer players, I just try to be there to help guide them. He's a hard worker, he does what it takes to get better."</div> Source
*A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE* :bball: The local YMCA has wrapped up it's 2005-2006 men's Thursday night leauge this evening in impressive fashion. Tom's Trucking, lead by YMCA MVP and McDonalds drive through tender Keith Brumbough , stomped Al's Bar and Grill 102-78. Brumbough lead all scorers and rebounders, with 45 and 23 respectivly. Tom's concluded a perfect season with their first title. After the game, a confident Brumbough spoke with us. "I'm at the top of my game . This was a successful run. I'm glad i could come in and contribute right away. This is a dream come true and I wouldnt have wanted it to happen any other way." Keith's next big plan is to take a shot at the big time. Well, wait, he already tried that. Well big fella, we'll see ya here next year to defend your title! :049:
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting KICKSDADDY613:</div><div class="quote_post">*A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE* :bball: The local YMCA has wrapped up it's 2005-2006 men's Thursday night leauge this evening in impressive fashion. Tom's Trucking, lead by YMCA MVP and McDonalds drive through tender Keith Brumbough , stomped Al's Bar and Grill 102-78. Brumbough lead all scorers and rebounders, with 45 and 23 respectivly. Tom's concluded a perfect season with their first title. After the game, a confident Brumbough spoke with us. "I'm at the top of my game . This was a successful run. I'm glad i could come in and contribute right away. This is a dream come true and I wouldnt have wanted it to happen any other way." Keith's next big plan is to take a shot at the big time. Well, wait, he already tried that. Well big fella, we'll see ya here next year to defend your title! :049:</div> Why are all of these kids coming out? Does anybody know the record for High School players coming out? You now have Brumbaugh, Blatche, L.Williams, Ellis, Green, S.Williams, Rush, Webster, Bennett, and very possibly Downs, Goodridge, and A.Johnson as well. I have to commend Josh McRoberts, Richard Hendrix, Greg Paulus, and Julian Wright for sticking to their college commitments. Anyway, about Brumbaugh, I think that his highest possible position in the draft right now should be mid-second round. From what I've read and seen, this draft is way too deep for him, and he probably won't be drafted at all. Of course, everything can change once the team workouts get into full swing.
This is going to hurt Florida a little bit considering that Walsh and Roberson are entering the draft and they were going to need a solid replacement and Brumbaugh was supposed of provide them with that. He provides you with accurate three point shooting and a motor that never stops. He gets to the basket great for his size and is also a pretty good defensive player to go along with that. I'd love to have seen him go and play for Florida, though. I do think Brumbaugh is going to be a pretty good NBA player, but like all other high schools entering, a year or two of college could definitely of helped.
