Name: Phlandrous Fleming Jr.
Number: TBA
Position: Guard
Class: Senior
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 210 lbs
Hometown: Athens, Ga.
High School: Cedar Shoals
Previous School: Charleston Southern
2020 statistics:
| GP | FG% | REB | AST | PTS |
| 18 | 39.5 | 7.4 | 2.3 | 20.1 |
Overview:
Originally a nearly unknown recruit out of Athens, Georgia, Fleming quickly made a name for himself as a freshman at Charleston Southern. He averaged 10.6 points (second-best among Big South freshman) and was named to the conference’s All-Freshmen Team for his efforts. His role increased as a sophomore, and he started 11 of the 22 games he appeared in for the Bucs. He averaged 12.5 points per game, second on the team, and he also averaged 5.5 boards.
He became a full-time starter his junior year, starting 31 of 32 games and taking home First Team All-Big South honors while also being named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year. He led the league with 8.7 rebounds per game, and he also notched 47 blocks and 40 steals. Though his defensive play got the most attention, he also boosted his scoring average to 17.7 points.
His senior year in 2020-21 was his best yet. He averaged 20.1 points and 7.4 rebounds while racking up his second conference Defensive Player of the Year award in a row. He also added 1.8 steals and 0.9 blocks per game. Following a disappointing season for CSU, he announced that he would transfer for his final season of eligibility. Though Florida wasn’t initially high on his radar, he eventually announced his decision to join the Gators’ program, where he will compete to start next year.
Video:
PHLANDROUS FLEMING JR. CALLED GAME 🥶@CSU_Mbball pic.twitter.com/n6WVc98tfT
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) February 23, 2021
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