It is likely that UNC could be without center Tony Bradley next season. The 6-11 freshman has entered the 2017 NBA Draft, but did not hire an agent allowing him to return for his sophomore season. The NBA Combine is May 9-14 and Bradley will have to make a final decision by May 24.

Without Bradley, North Carolina's big man depth for the 2017-18 season is bleak. The only player with any sort of college minutes is 6-8 forward Luke Maye. Behind him would be all freshman, all ranked outside the top 100 --- who knows how that will go

Garrison Brooks averaged 14.3 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.3 blocks as a senior.

One of those freshmen next season is 6-10 Garrison Brooks. The 2017 power forward from Alabama committed to UNC on April 21 and signed his letter-of-intent on May 1. He could play a big role next season regardless of Bradley's decision and certainly will if the rising sophomore does stay if the draft.

What type of player is Brooks and what will he bring to North Carolina? CarolinaBlue spoke with 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Andrew Slater to get the low down on the UNC signee

"Garrison Brooks is a relatively physical two-way big man, who is skilled in the low-post," Slater started. "Although he is not the most athletic big man, he has solid lateral quickness."

Brooks is ranked as the No. 31 power forward in the 2017 class.

"The son of a Mississippi State assistant coach, Brooks can bring North Carolina quality rebounding on both ends," Slater explained. "Defensively, he is an expert solid shot-blocker, while also being relatively strong enough to hold his position in the low-post --- the 6-10 Alabamian is easily able to finish through contact. Brooks is able to add points by simply drawing fouls at a high rate and being a solid free throw shooter."

Brooks earned Alabama first-team all-state, all-region and all-area honors and was runner-up for Class 7A state player-of-the-year honors.

Brooks will come to UNC in a three-person big man class that features centers Brandon Huffman and Sterling Manley. Brooks is more athletic than the pair and likely more developed and versatile offensively.

"In the coming years, it will be important for him to tighten his body, develop more of a face-up game, and become a more effective passer," Slater said. "By adding Garrison Brooks, it secures another very solid four-year big man for Roy Williams and the Tar Heels, as they continue to stockpile depth in the front court."

North Carolina's 2017 class now sits at five signees as the Tar Heels await the decision of five-star small forward Kevin Knox.