Robert Phinisee

Robert Phinisee
No. 10 – Indiana Hoosiers
Position Point guard
League NCAA
Personal information
Born (1999-10-13) October 13, 1999
Lafayette, Indiana
Nationality American
Listed height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight 160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High school McCutcheon (Lafayette, Indiana)
College Indiana (commit)
Career highlights and awards
  • Indiana All-Star Team (2018)

Robert Phinisee (born October 13, 1999) is an American basketball player for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for McCutcheon High School and was ranked as one of the highest prospects in the state of Indiana.

High school career

Phinisee attended McCutcheon High School. As a freshman, Phinisee averaged 6.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. In his sophomore year, he averaged 19.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game helping the Mavericks to a 28-4 overall record and an undefeated 8-0 conference record. The team advanced to the Class 4A state championship game, where they lost 59-62 to New Albany. In his junior year, he averaged 21.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game. The season ended with a state regional loss 61-68 to Carmel, resulting in a 23-3 overall record. [1] As part of his dominant senior journey, Phinisee was able to tie the all-time scoring record at McCutcheon (set in 2002 by Avery Sheets who went on to play at Butler) when he hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to end the first quarter in the game against Harrison on December 15, 2017. He went on to score a total of 50 points that game to make the record his own.[2] On February 16, 2018 Phinisee and his teammates clinched the North Central Conference title (eventually going 9-0). Phinisee scored 34 points against Muncie Central, despite a broken nose.[3] The season came to an early close with a loss against Zionsville's Eagles, 50-60, leaving the Mavericks with an overall record of 20-5. Phinisee scored 33 points, bringing his total to 2,023. [4] He averaged 29.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Robert Phinisee
PG		 Lafayette, IN McCutcheon High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 160 lb (73 kg) Aug 19, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: #123   Rivals: #99  247Sports: #109  ESPN: NA
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

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    College career

    Phinisee was recruited in high school by numerous high profile schools, including scholarship offers from in-state schools Indiana, Purdue, and Butler, and out-of-state schools Georgetown, Virginia, and Xavier.[5] On August 19, 2017, Phinisee announced his commitment to Indiana.[6]

    Personal life

    Robert is the son of Tanika Phinisee, and has three brothers, Alantae, Charles, and Joe. According to his brothers, who also played at McCutcheon High School, his potential began to be recognized when he played alongside Charles in the AAU. His skills and abilities led him to a spot on Indiana Elite's AAU team. [7]

    References

    1. ↑ "Robert Phinisee's Basketball Stats". MaxPreps. March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
    2. ↑ King, Sam (December 15, 2017). "Phinisee breaks McCutcheon scoring record with 50-point outburst". Journal & Courier. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
    3. ↑ Bozich, Alex (February 19, 2018). "Phinisee leads McCutcheon to North Central Conference title". Inside the Hall. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
    4. ↑ King, Sam (March 3, 2018). "Zionsville ends McCutcheon's sectional reign". Journal & Courier. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
    5. ↑ "Robert Phinisee". ESPN. November 15, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
    6. ↑ Osterman, Zach (August 19, 2017). "In-state guard Robert Phinisee commits to Hoosiers". Retrieved March 8, 2018.
    7. ↑ King, Sam (2018). "McCutcheon basketball star modest to the core". Journal & Courier. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
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