Nysier Brooks, a transfer from Cincinnati, has the potential to be one of the most important newcomers for the Miami Hurricanes this season. He’ll be an impact player on the defensive end of the floor, having averaged 1.5 blocks per game in his last season at Cincinnati, which ranked third in the AAC.
The addition of Brooks for both depth and talent came at a good time for Miami’s frontcourt, which is still trying to find a way to replace the loss of Sam Waardenburg to a season-ending injury. Brooks allows Miami to be flexible with personnel near the basket and should provide a level of rim protection and interior defense that was not available on Miami’s roster last season.