Keion Brooks had an overdue message for UK basketball fans

Brooks said it was a “blessing” to have played three years for UK and coach John Calipari.

Forward Keion Brooks gave up his final season at Kentucky to transfer to Washington about five months ago but last week posted a farewell message to Kentucky fans on his Instagram page.

“This is a little overdue but I have to thank BBN for the 3 great years that we spent together. To my coaches and the support staff I learned so much from all of you guys and it was a blessing to be able to go in and work with y’all everyday as y’all pushed me to be the best I could be,” Brooks posted.

“To my teammates/brothers y’all gave me relationships that I’ll have for the rest of my life and y’all inspire me everyday to go and get it!! John Calipari thanks for pushing me and challenging me to be the best version of myself. And to Big Blue Nation thanks for taking me in as the kid with the long twists in and supporting me through all the ups and downs. I’ll be a part of BBN 4life.”

Brooks averaged a career-high 10.8 points per game last season and shot a career-best 49.1 percent from the field. He had a career game in an 80-62 win over eventual national champion Kansas when he had 27 points and eight rebounds.