Octavio Brito, two time Divison 3 All-American joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Brito is a Rhode Island native and has dominated the LEC during his time at Keene State. After winning the LEC Rookie of the Year in the 2021-22 season, Brito finished his sophomore and junior seasons as an All-American. During his team at KSC, Octavio has won the LEC championship every year. Brito is closing in on the all-time Keene State scoring record and one of few to ever be a 3x All-American.
Now in his final year playing for the Owls, the senior is playing at his highest level. Octavio is averaging 22.9 points per game (11th in the country) while leading Keene State to another #1 seed heading into the conference playoffs. KSC has been nationally ranked in the top 25 for most of the year and will be on every teams radar going into the NCAA tournament.
Hear about his journey leading up to Keene State, his favorite memories playing for KSC, and his future goals post college.
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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:10
Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:17-04:54
Intro- 04:54-09:57
Mindset Heading into Conference Playoffs, Entering Transfer Portal- 09:57-12:18
Breaking Keene States Scoring Record, Leaving Legacy at Keene State- 12:18-13:31
Relationship with Coach Enright, Playing for 3 Different Coaches during Career- 13:31-15:13
Summer Basketball with Keene State, Hoop Scene in Rhode Island- 15:13-18:50
Recruitment out of HS, Relationship/Duo with Jeff Hunter- 18:50-22:19
Keene States Dominance in the LEC, Hosting NCAA Tournament at Home, Mindset going into Big Games- 22:19-26:57
Break- 26:57-27:06
Playing Against D'vontay Friga, Ty vs. Octavio 1v1- 27:06-30:19
Off-season Work, Scoring 2k points, Best Class in KSC History?- 30:19-34:44
Future for Octavio Brito- 34:44-35:44
Rapid Fire (Top 3 RI Hoopers, Favorite LEC Matchups, Funniest Teammates, Music, Favorite Buckets)- 35:44-41:23
Starting 5: Best Players Played With- 41:23-43:39
Empire 8 Segment (Peyton Maneri- Brockport WBB G)- 43:39-47:18
Only in D3- 47:18-49:20
Outro- 49:20-49:55