2017 SG Phillip Flory commits to Marquette

[jsglow]

I hope he has an excellent HS career and am excited to see him progress.  I'll also remember to wish him well in the event he  changes his mind a couple years from now. Heck, my kids were still considering their college choice 6 months before classes started; just like most kids do.

Hope mom and dad can get you to a bunch of games. Sorry that we can't buy you nachos. 

[bilsu]

Yeah, adding "a former MU player from XXL" after the first mention would have really shifted the focus. 

Look at it this way on this board there was somebody questioning whether Buzz was forced to offer him a scholarship. Assuming the dad/kid looked at this board the dad may of just said this is about the kid and not me. I am not saying it happened that way, but there are some of posters on this board who take any opportunity to assume the facts so they jump on someone they think is wrong. I just have a problem with people assuming they know why something happen and then criticising the results.

[4everwarriors]

We should all be thrilled that the Marquette legacy pipeline works. Hoping to attract more kids from former players. I see immeasurably great value in this.

[mr.MUskie]

Anyone have an offer sheet handy?

[tower912]

After reading IWB's story as well as the one from the Florys local newspaper, I am encouraged.    MU was always a dream of his, he has been blowing up the AAU circuit, he held his own in a scrimmage with current MU players......good stuff.   I will probably always have a 'wait-and-see' attitude about any commitment from any kid this early, but I have less in this case due to his lineage.   

[4everwarriors]

Anyone have an offer sheet handy?

Nah, we got enough traditionals now.

[Dawson Rental]

Anyone have an offer sheet handy?

Can he dunk?

[mr.MUskie]

Can he dunk?

Oreos.

[forgetful]

Oreos.

Regular or double stuff?

[mr.MUskie]

Regular or double stuff?

You mean regular or 1.86 stuff.
Anderson's students discovered that those cookies we love so much, aren't all they're stuffed up to be.
Double Stuf? Not really. Try 1.86 times the stuff of a regular Oreo.

[forgetful]

You mean regular or 1.86 stuff.
Anderson's students discovered that those cookies we love so much, aren't all they're stuffed up to be.
Double Stuf? Not really. Try 1.86 times the stuff of a regular Oreo.

I read that article.  Its a shame.  I somehow feel cheated my entire life.  How dare they!!  I've thought about suing for my lost cream filling.  They can just bring a truck full of it.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Oreos.

A simple joke but I still busted out laughing. +1 to you sir

[RubyWiscy]

I remember watching Mike play at MU.  He was a hardnosed, smart player.  For some reason he stuck in my head.  Did he play 4 years at MU?  I seem to remember him coming in as a juco.  Could be wrong.

[ChicosBailBonds]

I remember watching Mike play at MU.  He was a hardnosed, smart player.  For some reason he stuck in my head.  Did he play 4 years at MU?  I seem to remember him coming in as a juco.  Could be wrong.

He was at MU for 3 years, played for 2.  Redshirted for academic reasons after his first year of playing at MU.

Started at Colorado, transfered to a JUCO in Iowa, then transfered to MU his junior year.  Hard nosed is a good description.  Nice touch from outside, not a great athlete but good court awareness and solid basketball IQ.

[tower912]

I remember watching Mike play at MU.  He was a hardnosed, smart player.  For some reason he stuck in my head.  Did he play 4 years at MU?  I seem to remember him coming in as a juco.  Could be wrong.

Only a couple of years.    To my memory, he was a left-handed Lockett with a better jumper.     Classic glue guy. 

[Jay Bee]

He was at MU for 3 years, played for 2.  Redshirted for academic reasons after his first year of playing at MU.

Started at Colorado, transfered to a JUCO in Iowa, then transfered to MU his junior year.  Hard nosed is a good description.  Nice touch from outside, not a great athlete but good court awareness and solid basketball IQ.

Transferred vs. transfered, x2

Flory's first year at MU would have been... first year of the 3 nationally, yes? 43.6% for him from deep, eFG% of 55.4%. Not bad.

[bilsu]

Mike Flory wanted to play for MU, but decided to go to Colorado for immediate playing time instead of going to his dream school. I can see how this could play into the son's early decision as I can see the father telling the son not to do what he did and make sure you go to the school you love no matter what. Flory started at Colorado as a freshmen, so he was eligible coming out of high school. For some reason his grades at Colorado became a problem and he had to go to JC, before transferring to MU.

[mileskishnish72]

Congratulations, Phillip! The things I like about this are the fact that he showed things that the program values - played hard, looked out for his teammates, has demonstrated a good work ethic. Fifteen already, so will be 19 before playing for MU. Enjoy high school, Phil, see you in a few years!

[lohaus]

Good to hear.  I watched this kid play my son's team in a tournament.  The thing that that really stood out for me is how quick he was, how well he could move, and explosive.  When you watch ball long enough, sometimes a kid comes along that is young and you think this kid is going to be exceptional.  The last kid that I thought that of is Sandy Cohen.  Tall lanky pogo stick frame.

[🏀]

Oreos.

+1

[ChicosBailBonds]

Anyone have an offer sheet handy?

Looks like he is destined to Provo.

Cute kid

[GOO]

Good to hear.  I watched this kid play my son's team in a tournament.  The thing that that really stood out for me is how quick he was, how well he could move, and explosive.  When you watch ball long enough, sometimes a kid comes along that is young and you think this kid is going to be exceptional.  The last kid that I thought that of is Sandy Cohen.  Tall lanky pogo stick frame.

Obviously, Buzz sees something he likes a lot and vice versa.  I like it.  Without the Marquette pedigree, I would not be as excited, but with it, it makes sense.  Nice to see a former players son commit.  Also, with the pedigree, I think it is safe to say he will work hard and develop.  I maybe biased, as I remember Mike Flory as a guy you wanted to get the ball and shoot it.  He was very solid, didn't seem to make mistakes, played hard and could hit shots when we needed them.  We could have used him last year, that is for sure!

I applied to one school, Marquette, got accepted and attended.  I pretty much made up my mind where I wanted to go freshman or sophomore year of high-school (my dad went to Marquette and a brother).  So, I know where Phillip is coming from.  Obviously, more factors when your playing ball, but I like it and look forward to seeing a former players son play for the gold and blue!

[ATWizJr]

Obviously, Buzz sees something he likes a lot and vice versa.  I like it.  Without the Marquette pedigree, I would not be as excited, but with it, it makes sense.  Nice to see a former players son commit.  Also, with the pedigree, I think it is safe to say he will work hard and develop.  I maybe biased, as I remember Mike Flory as a guy you wanted to get the ball and shoot it.  He was very solid, didn't seem to make mistakes, played hard and could hit shots when we needed them.  We could have used him last year, that is for sure!

I applied to one school, Marquette, got accepted and attended.  I pretty much made up my mind where I wanted to go freshman or sophomore year of high-school (my dad went to Marquette and a brother).  So, I know where Phillip is coming from.  Obviously, more factors when your playing ball, but I like it and look forward to seeing a former players son play for the gold and blue!

You know that you're and your have two different meanings, right?  Let me guess, you're a teacher.

[GOO]

You know that you're and your have two different meanings, right?  Let me guess, you're a teacher.

Actually I do know, but I'm not a teacher.  Sorry if I don't proof read or think very hard about my posts on MU Scoop!  I don't expect that to change, as this is a break from my day job of having to be a perfectionist (estate planning attorney).  So you'll have to put up with sloppy writing on here.  Sorry in advance.

[Freeport Warrior]

A few things. The kid can dunk, but just barely.

I have a few friends who know both the son and the alum very well. The actual recruiting story/offer is pretty funny stuff — say what you want about Buzz, but he is a real genuine guy. From all accounts, Flory is the best shooter in his class in the state. But the big thing I heard from multiple people is that he is one of the hardest working kids they have ever seen. They all say he is beyond driven, super focused AND a good student. He works out with a trainer a couple times a week and is just an all-around good kid that is only getting better. He has the pedigree, shooting ability and height right now, and Buzz liked what he saw. He also has a pretty good handle. I heard Ritchie Davis wanted him to wait it out (for his and PGW benefit?), but MU was always Flory's dream school, so they pulled the trigger. He switched from Playground Elite to Playground Warriors this spring, so it wasn't like he was a PGW lifer. It will be pretty interesting to follow his high school career. Best of luck Phillip!