It was somewhat of an up and down season for Kentucky freshman forward Keion Brooks.

Forced to split time with Kahlil Whitney, Nate Sestina and EJ Montgomery for much of the season, Brooks averaged 4.5 points and 3.2 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game for the Wildcats.

He scored in double-figures five times, including a career-high 15 in the win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Dec. 7. Brooks finished with 10 points and seven rebounds in just 16 minutes in a win at Arkansas on Jan. 18. He grabbed at least seven rebounds four times, leading Kentucky with a career-high nine boards at Tennessee on Feb. 8.

But Brooks saved his best for last, making 4 of 5 shots and both of his 3-pointers in scoring 10 points in a career-high 27 minutes at Florida in the season finale, helping the Wildcats rally from an 18-point deficit with 11:36 remaining to record a thrilling 71-70 win.

More and more, it's looking like Brooks will be one of the few Kentucky holdovers next season.

Monday night, his father, Keion Brooks Sr., confirmed to CatsPause.com his son will return for his sophomore season.

In this lengthy Q&A, Brooks Sr. reflects on his son's freshman season, its abrupt end, how he's staying in shape during lockdown and what UK fans have to look forward to next season.