Memorial athletes in action: College basketball

Joey Brooks, a graduate of Strake Jesuit, is a senior guard for the University of Notre Dame men's basketball team.

A men's basketball player with Memorial high school ties has scheduled action this week:

Joey Brooks, University of Notre Dame
High school: Strake Jesuit
This week: Saturday, Dec. 15, at Purdue University
About Brooks: Brooks played his senior year at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in 2008-2009 were he was a three-year starter under head coach Wayne Jones. A three time captain, he finished his senior season as the second-leading scorer in the Greater Houston area. Brooks was also selected to play in the Capital Classic High School All-Star Game in Washington, D.C. and received all-conference honors three times in addition to being named all-city twice. He also earned all-state honors and all-region honors. Brooks is the son of Lott J. Brooks III and Denise Crawford.