Millbrook’s Shawn Rooks’s parents supported him in achieving his athletic dreams.
Rooks is a senior basketball player (Class of 2025) at Millbrook High School in Winchester, VA.
Highlights
- Millbrook High School’s basketball team’s point guard, Shawn Rooks, recently hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 50 seconds left.
- Shawn Rooks was born to his father, Jason, and his mother, Koryn Rooks, who has supported him in achieving his basketball dreams.
- Shawn Rooks has one sister named Kennedi Rooks, who played on the girls’ varsity basketball team at Millbrook High School.
Rooks played as a point guard and shooting guard, wearing jersey #33. He developed significantly over his high school career, standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 175 lbs.
As a freshman in 2021, he was listed as just 5’0″. He competed for Millbrook’s JV team and demonstrated strong ball-handling, shooting, and defensive skills.
Millbrook’s basketball program is known for producing skilled athletes, and Rooks is no exception. His excellent on-court performance made him a key player for the team.
Rooks is one of four players in double figures for Millbrook, scoring 13 points in a 72-55 December 2023 win against Handley.
In January 2025, Rooks recently hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 50 seconds left. Kyle Arthur’s defense forced a difficult shot at the buzzer that missed as Millbrook defeated Sherando 53-51 boys’ high school basketball at Sherando.
According to the source, Rooks wants to study journalism and be a sports analyst after graduation.
Shawn Rooks’s Parents Always Attends His Games To Support Him
Shawn Rooks, 18, was born in 2006 in Winchester, United States, to his father, Jason Rooks, and his mother, Koryn Rooks.
However, Rooks’s parents have managed to avoid the media spotlight and social media, so only a little information about their personal life is available.
Shawn Rooks shared a close bond with his late grandmother, Christine, who passed away about ten years ago.
During the interview with The Winchester Star, Shawn was asked to choose three people, dead or alive, with whom he could have dinner.
He also included his grandmother and wished to spend another day with her.
Shawn also mentioned that his parents always attends his games to cheer him.
Shawn Rooks’s Elder Sister, Kennedi Rooks, Is Also Making Waves In Basketball
Shawn Rooks grew up playing basketball with his elder sister, Kennedi Rooks, 20, born in 2005 in Winchester, United States.
Kennedi Rooks is a 5 feet 9 inches small forward from the Class of 2023 who made a strong impact at Millbrook High School with her athleticism.
She showcased a well-rounded skill as a key contributor to her high school team and GTS Fusion at the club level.
Her ability to finish at the rim, knock down mid-range jumpers, and defend multiple positions set her apart.
Kennedi is in a relationship with her boyfriend, whose identity has not been revealed. She has shared some glimpses with her boyfriend on her Facebook handle.
Additional Information
- Oklahoma City point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander inspired Shawn Rooks to play basketball. He wants to talk with Shai.
- Rooks’ favorite teacher during his sophomore year was Mr. Jared Uhler, who always taught him World History II.
- Shawn’s all-time favorite song is “Relapse” by Nino Paid, his favorite TV show is Stranger Things, and his favorite movie is Space Jam.
