Brandon Foust

Offered per Insiders.

9/15/02: "Columbus Brookhaven point guard Andrew Lavender and small forward Brandon Foust visited Oklahoma this weekend. The visit altered the course of their recruitment. "They committed in Coach Sampson's office this morning," Brookhaven coach Bruce Howard said." - InsidersHoops

9/12: Listed as th 58th best player in his class. - Bossi, PrepStars

9/12: "Clark Francis of the HoopScoop has whiffed on 6-7 Brandon Foust of Brookhaven High in Columbus. Another superior athlete who plays with great intensity, Foust helped tiny point guard Andrew Lavender dominate the club circuit from May to August, but Francis has Foust ranked 74th. Foust can make 3-point shots, though it's not a specialty." - Sporting News, DeCourcy.

9/11/02: "Pittsburgh could absolutely hit the jackpot, if they also get 5'7 Andrew Lavender from Columbus (Brookhaven) OH, who is ranked #10 nationally in the senior class by the HOOP SCOOP, and 6'7 Brandon Foust from Columbus (Brookhaven) OH, who is ranked #74 nationally in the senior class by the HOOP SCOOP. Remember, Lavender and Foust are planning on going to the same school as a package and right now the Panthers appear to be the heavy favorite." - HoopScoop (moved to inactive)

9/10/02: "They've (Lavender and Foust) already been to Pittsburgh, they plan to visit Oklahoma this weekend, and they plan to visit Mississippi the first weekend in October. Johnson thinks the Panthers are the leader right now, but that could change if Oklahoma or Mississippi knocks their socks off when they get Lavender and Foust on campus." - HoopScoop

8/28: "The options are still there for Columbus Brookhaven teammates Andrew Lavender and Brandon Foust to go as a package, and it may still happen. We wondered about Oklahoma and Lavender after they got Rashaad Carruth and Lawrence Mc Kenzie. But we are told that option is still there. De Paul is recruiting both and so is Marquette. Cincy is still interested in Foust, but after the commitment of Nick Williams and hopes that they can still talk Tac Minor into coming to Cincy, it looks like Cincy will not recruit Lavender. We agree that a package is very hard to arrange, but it has been done. In the long run, though, we tend to agree with those who say it will not happen." - Bullseye, All Star Report

8/26: "Some folks close to the Columbus, Ohio, Brookhaven High duo of point guard Andrew Lavender and forward Brandon Foust believe they are leaning toward signing with the University of Oklahoma." - FoxSports, Burlison

8/25: "We had heard that Brandon Foust and Andrew Lavender were going to visit (DePaul) sometime in September, but then it became apparent that it would be tougher for both of them to go anywhere in a package because so many schools recruiting them only had room for one. That is not true for DePaul. The Demons have been quiet about their recruitment, and we now hear that Foust was supposed to be on campus this weekend, but not Lavender ,which may indicate that Foust is still open and that Lavender is close to committing elsewhere." - All Star Report, Bullseye

8/21: Listed as the 92nd best player in his class. - Insiders Hoops

8/20: "Lavender’s teammate and best friend was perhaps the beneficiary of a great summer. He and Lavender are calling themselves a “package deal” in regards to committing to a school. Foust really shined with the All Ohio Red squad. With Lavender’s penetration, Foust found himself open quite a bit on the baseline. He just explodes off of the wing. He can get up quicker than just about anyone in his class. We didn’t get a chance to gauge his overall range because of the opportunities he had in the offense. But it was Foust’s involvement in the game that was the most impressive. He was always involved in the game." - NBADraft.net

8/15: ". . .Seton Hall is out of the hunt for 5'7 Andrew Lavender from Columbus (Brookhaven) OH, who is ranked #10 nationally in the sneior class by the HOOP SCOOP. Apparently the Pirates only have one scholarship remaining and that precludes Seton Hall head coach Louie Orr from taking Lavender and 6'7 Brandon Foust from Columbus (Brookhaven) OH, who is ranked #74 nationally in the senior class by the HOOP SCOOP, together as a package. If you will recall, Lavender and Foust have expressed a strong desire to go together to the same school as a package and the five schools that are on both players' lists are Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Marquette, and Clemson. Johnson's guess is that it will be Pittsburgh and we tend to agree. As a matter of fact, Pittsburgh head coach Ben Howland spent most of July focusing on these two players...." - HoopScoop

8/14: "Each school is bringing the players in together for their official visits. "People still call about one or the other," Brookhaven coach Bruce Howard said. "They are definitely going together." Apparently, the pair will visit Pittsburgh the weekend of August 30. Next up will be Clemson the weekend of Sept. 5, followed by Oklahoma the weekend of Sept. 13. Marquette bats fourth with the Sept. 20 trip and Mississippi goes 5th on Oct. 5." - InsidersHoops

8/12/02: Listed as the 74th best player in his class. - HoopScoop

8/8: "Andrew Lavender and Brandon Foust have been friends since they were in Middle school. Both are now star players at Columbus (OH) Brookhaven H.S, and they have always talked about going to college together. Now, after a summer of outstanding play that has both players ranked in the new "Prep Spotlight Top 50 Players" list, those dreams are about to become a reality.

This week, Lavender and Foust let John Stovall of Prep Spotlight know who their top 5 schools were as they near a fall decision. The winners are.... Pittsburgh, Clemson, Marquette, Oklahoma and Mississippi.

Lavender is a ball handling wizard who amazes people with his ability to run an offense and be a real PG, but can still find a way to get 30 points if that's what it takes to win.

Foust is a high flying athlete who can dominate a game on both ends of the floor and can usually be found on the receiving end of a Lavender "dime." Currently, Lavender is rated by Prep Spotlight as the #3 Point Guard in the country, and Foust is listed as the # 13 WF in America." - PrepSpotlight

8/4: "Brandon Foust and Andrew Lavender still could end up going in a package, which is even more plausible if Cincy does indeed back off Minor. There are rumors that some Cincy staffers like Lavender better. To be honest, we do as well." - Bullseye, All Star Report

8/4/02: Listed as the #48 player in the class of 2003 - Bob Gibbons All Star Report

7/31: Huggins was seen in the stands watching Foust's All Ohio team play. (1 to 3)

7/26: "At the Super Showcase, Brandon Foust caught a lob pass for the winning basket as All-Ohio beat Luol Deng's team. Deng scored 26 in the loss and All-Ohio candidate for player of the summer, Andrew Lavender, scored 46." - Insiders Reports

7/23: "It's anybody's guess where Brookhaven seniors-to-be Andrew Lavender and Brandon Foust will play college basketball. Neither has compiled a list of favorites -- or even decided which schools he plans to visit beginning next month. One thing, however, is "100 percent sure,” according to the childhood chums. They're going to be college teammates. "We've made that clear with everybody we've talked with,” said Lavender, a 5-foot-6, 145-pound point guard. "We tell them, 'If you want one of us, you'd better want both of us.' Brandon's made that easier with the way he's come on this summer.”

Foust, a 6-6, 190-pound forward, even went as far as crossing Illinois off his list when recruiters indicated they weren't interested in Lavender. "I know a lot of schools have certain needs, but we made this pact before the summer started,” Foust said. "Early on, Drew was getting a lot more attention, but most people who want him want me now, too.” Oklahoma, Seton Hall, Pittsburgh, Mississippi, CINCINNATI, Clemson, Texas, North Carolina and Marquette are among the schools courting both.

After the transfer of guards Tony Stockman from Clemson and J.J. Sullinger from Arkansas, Ohio State withdrew its previous scholarship offer to Lavender.

Brookhaven coach Bruce Howard said the pact hasn't hurt either player's recruitability. "After the summers they've both had, a lot of big-time programs, knowing Drew and Brandon's desire to play together, are working that angle hard,” he said. "They see an opportunity to get two of the best players in the country.”

Two important cogs in Brookhaven's first Division I state championship run in March, Lavender and Foust have boosted their stock significantly barnstorming the country during the summer exposure period.

The final stop on Lavender and Foust's road show began yesterday in Orlando, Fla. They are playing in the 48-team Nike Supershowcase, followed by the 17-under AAU Nationals. Both events will be held at the Wide World of Sports Complex. "Drew and Brandon and I haven't spent five days at a time in Columbus all summer,” Howard said, "but the month of July is an evaluation period. This is the time where scholarships are won.” - Columbus Dispatch

7/17/02: "One of the nation's most prominent packages has All-Ohio Red in the finals of one of the nation's most prominent summer tournaments. Columbus pair Andrew Lavender and Brandon Foust -- best friends back home and (they insist) future teammates at college -- combined to score 28 points in their squad's 54-52 semifinal win over Boo Williams Tuesday night at the Peach Jam. The 5-6 Lavender tallied 10 points, three assists, two rebounds and a steal. Foust, an athletic wing, had 18 points and 10 boards. "They have the ultimate confidence in each other," All-Ohio coach Bruce Howard said. "They feed off each other. It's just something they have." And something they'll take to the next level -- together. Seton Hall was the first to offer both of them. Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Pittsburgh and Marquette followed. "We've been playing together since elementary school," said Foust, who averaged 12 points, eight rebounds and four blocks this past winter in helping Brookhaven to a state title. "That helps us with our chemistry." They'll take visits in September and commit in October." - Basketball America (2 to 1)


7/12: "Lavender was the best guard there nobody could stop him and he was smart. Foust played very good he was the best player on his team he had a few unbelievable dunks. We all represented OHIO very well." - CJ Anderson, Winton Woods HS

7/10: Listed as the 44th best overall player at the Nike Camp. - HoopScoop

7/10: Listed as the 11th best overall player at the Nike Camp. - Burlison, FoxSports

7/10: Insiders reports that Foust and Lavender a "definite package deal". They will visit Pitt soon.

7/10: "Named to the All-Nike Camp team. (One of 25 players) - Insiders Hoops

6/30/02: Listed as 'Second Team All State'. - HoopScoop

6/21: Foust was named co-MVP of last weekends Five-Star Camp in Honesdale, PA. - Insiders.com

6/11/02: "Cincy will certainly get official visits later this year from Taurean Minor and Shannon Brown in our opinion, and Brandon Foust is a certainty to officially visit." - All Star Report

5/16: "A very athletic wing, who likes to attack the basket, Faust gets up big time and is very comfortable playing over the rim. He plays hard and can also shoot the ball. Faust showed off some mid-range game, too. Didn't get to see him as much as we would have liked, but there is no denying that he's a big time athlete." ESPN.com's Spiece notes

5/8: "Best athlete by far at this event. Plays above the rim. Runs the floor like a deer. Plays hard at all times, can drive to the hoop both left and right, and has a solid mid-range shot off the dribble. Can step out and hit threes, but his game is exploding to the basket. Can blocks shots or pick pockets on the perimeter and start an effective transition game. Many schools involved, but Cincinnati and Ohio State will be hard to beat." - All Star Report

5/5/02: "All-Ohio Red teammates Andrew Lavender and Brandon Foust are going to school together. On Saturday, the pair - also high school teammates - told observers that they intended to attend the same college. Oklahoma, Seton Hall and Cincinnati were on his list." - Insiders Hoops

3/17: "Shooting a blistering 65.4 percent from the field, Brookhaven brought its A game to the Coliseum, burying Centerville 78-61 and earning a return trip to the state tournament. Junior center Brandon Foust equaled his season high with 20 points, Lewis added 19 and senior guard Andrew Lavender chipped in 13 points and nine assists. "Defensively, without a doubt it was one of our best performances," Brookhaven coach Bruce Howard said. "That's Brookhaven fundamental basketball. We've done it all this year, playing against every type of team. We knew Centerville was an up-tempo team, and we had to match them with energy and enthusiasm. Brookhaven (25-1) broke open a seesaw affair with an 11-0 run in the second quarter." - Columbus Dispatch

3/10/02: "Brandon Foust hit the go-ahead basket with 38 seconds left and Brookhaven repelled two three-point shots in the waning moments to survive Zanesville 50-47 before a raucous crowd of 5,000 in the Coliseum. Brookhaven (23-1) didn't have it easy in a battle of contrasting styles against eighth-seeded Zanesville (19-4), which entered with a 16-game winning streak. "We needed a close one like this so now we know what it's like," Foust said. - Col Dispatch

2/17/02: "Foust 6'6 mad hops to put it simply. He can jump out of the gym and make any body look. Good rebounder and defender." - CJ Anderson, Winton Woods HS

1/24/02: "Howard says Lavender and Foust are best friends and if at all possible, would like to continue playing with each other on the collegiate level. "Pretty much the same schools that like Drew like Brandon." In fact, Seton Hall and CINCINNATI have offered Foust as well." - Insiders Hoops (1 to 4)

1/20: "Brookhaven bounced Midwest City (Okla.) 71-59. The Bombers came in ranked 17th in the USA Today poll. Brandon Foust had 17 points and eight rebounds" - Col Dispatch

1/12/02: "Brandon Foust, a 6-foot-5 center, scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. His previous high was 12 points. Foust hit touch shots from 10 to 12 feet, power layups and thundering dunks, and beat the defense downcourt for chippies. "It was time to play hard," Foust said. "I think we were aggressive. We knew we had to be aggressive because we've got a target on our backs. Tonight, it was post play. The guards just kept getting the ball to us and we took over after that." (Brookhaven is undefeated and the top ranked team in Div 1 in the state) - Col Dispatch

12/26/01: Listed as the 13th best player in Ohio, regardless of class. - Ohio Preps

12/15/01: "Smooth wing player who can slash to the basket with finesse, but can also go to the hoop with power. Very good in transition and he is still growing." Listed as the 20th best player in the Midwest. - PrepSpotlight

11/22/01: Listed as sixth best junior in Ohio - Hoop Scoop

http://www.columbus.k12.oh.us/brookhaven/b-balldule.html

3/24/01: Elder beat Brookhaven in the state playoffs to put Elder in the title game (which they won). Lavender had 11 points. Foust had 6. - Enquirer.com

10/99: Visted Dayton's midnight madness (along with Keith Jackson, Waleskowski, teammate A Lavender, Carmona and M Sylvester)