Phil Pressey

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In June 2006, Pressey stood at {{convert|5|ft|3|in|m}}.{{cite web|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston/access/1049038101.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+05%2C+2006&author=Justin+Rebello%2C+GLOBE+CORRESPONDENT&pub=Boston+Globe&desc=BABC+RETAINS+CROWN&pqatl=google|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130131172625/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston/access/1049038101.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+05,+2006&author=Justin+Rebello,+GLOBE+CORRESPONDENT&pub=Boston+Globe&desc=BABC+RETAINS+CROWN&pqatl=google|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 31, 2013|title=BABC RETAINS CROWN|access-date=December 30, 2012|date=June 5, 2006|work=Boston Globe|page=D10|url-access=subscription |last=Rebello|first=Justin}} That year, he led the Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC), also known as the Boston Amateur Athletic Club, to the 2006 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/1010/Pressey-Makes-Decision.php|title=Pressey Makes Decision|access-date=December 30, 2012|date=September 14, 2006|work=New England Recruiting Report}} He had joined the team as a seventh-grader in 2005. He played his freshman year at Waltham High School in Waltham, Massachusetts{{cite web|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/boston_celtics/2013/10/phil_pressey_gets_a_shot|title=Phil Pressey gets a shot|access-date=December 21, 2012|date=October 9, 2013|work=Boston Herald|last=Bulpett|first=Steve}} and his sophomore high school basketball season for Cushing Academy. As the family moved for his father's jobs with various NBA franchises, Pressey spent summers with BABC teammate (and future Missouri teammate) Alex Oriakhi.{{cite web|url=http://www.themaneater.com/stories/2012/11/2/brothers-boston/|title=The brothers from Boston|access-date=December 30, 2012|date=November 2, 2012|work=The Maneater|last=Bogage|first=Jacob}}

In 2008, Pressey's family moved to Dallas when Paul took a job with the New Orleans Hornets, and Phil began to play with Episcopal School of Dallas for his junior season. During his two years at Episcopal, the team won its second and third consecutive SPC Division I boys' state championship in 2009 and 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/high-schools/boys-basketball-news/headlines/20100214-HS-GameTime-s-boys-basketball-player-2742.ece|title=HS GameTime's boys basketball player of the week: ESD's Phil Pressey|access-date=December 31, 2012|date=February 10, 2010|work=The Dallas Morning News|last=Sayles|first=Damon L.}} He was one of the two best point guards at the July 2009 LeBron James Skills Academy, according to reports in The Plain Dealer.{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/osu/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/sports/124704186368070.xml&coll=2|title=OSU recruit piling up miles on camp circuit|access-date=December 30, 2012|date=July 8, 2009|work=The Plain Dealer|publisher=Cleveland.com|last=Alexander|first=Elton}} Pressey made his verbal commitment to Missouri on September 13, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.columbiatribune.com/weblogs/courtside-view/2009/sep/14/chance-to-play-early-help-lure-pressey/|title=Chance to play early helped lure Pressey|access-date=December 30, 2012|date=September 14, 2009|work=Columbia Daily Tribune|last=Walentik|first=Steve}} Pressey's father, Paul, had been teammates with Missouri head coach Mike Anderson.{{cite web|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/college/mensbasketball/2009-11-12-2383250857_x.htm|title=Missouri expects to sign 3 recruits|access-date=December 30, 2012|date=November 12, 2009|work=USA Today}} Anderson had known Pressey since he was an infant and remained close to the family as "Uncle Mike".{{cite web|url=http://missouri.scout.com/2/687235.html|title=Anderson Capitalizing on Family Ties Again?|access-date=December 30, 2012|date=October 4, 2007|publisher=Scout.com|work=Inside Mizzou Magazine|last=Ermann|first=Jeff}} On April 12, 2010, Pressey's older brother Matt, who was a junior college transfer, gave his verbal commitment to join his brother in Missouri's 2010 entering class.{{cite web|url=https://insider.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/news/_/id/72280 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330141708/https://insider.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/news/_/id/72280 |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 30, 2023 |title=Missouri adds two JUCO's to 2010 class|access-date=March 30, 2023|date=April 12, 2010|work=ESPN.com}} On April 15, Oregon attempted to lure Anderson,{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/news/story?id=5099273|title=Oregon's search turns to Anderson|access-date=December 30, 2012|date=April 16, 2010|last=Katz|first=Andy|work=ESPN.com}} but after meeting with Oregon's athletic director, Anderson decided to stay at Missouri.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/news/story?id=5107163|title=Anderson decides to stay with Missouri|access-date=December 30, 2012|date=April 18, 2010|last=Katz|first=Andy|work=ESPN.com}}

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As a senior Pressey earned TABC All-state recognition and Dallas Morning News first team All-area recognition.{{cite web|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/college-sports/baylor-bears/20100325-Big-12-schools-popular-choices-for-8325.ece|title=Big 12 schools popular choices for all-area boys basketball team|access-date=December 31, 2012|date=March 25, 2010|work=The Dallas Morning News|last=Sayles|first=Damon L.}} The All-area team included Perry Jones, Le'Bryan Nash, Marcus Smart and Kyan Anderson.{{cite web|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/high-schools/boys-basketball-news/headlines/20100324-All-Area-Boys-Basketball-First-2182.ece|title=All-Area Boys Basketball: First Team |access-date=December 31, 2012|date=March 25, 2010|work=The Dallas Morning News}} During the 2010 SPC championship game, Pressey tallied 32 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds and 3 steals against Greenhill School. Videos of him dunking in high school have made him a YouTube sensation. During the 2010 TABC All-star game, he dunked over Tony Mitchell, who at the time was a player approximately a foot taller than Pressey. This video has more than 900,000 views.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj5UmH5TdfI |title=5'8 Phil Pressey's INSANE DUNK Over 6'8 Defender!?! Crazy Poster! |access-date=December 31, 2012|date=May 22, 2010|publisher=YouTube}} Because of his diminutive stature, he is often compared to another undersized Dallas basketball player, Spud Webb.{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/2010/05/esd-guard-pressey-10-inches-shorter-dunk.html/|title=Episcopal School of Dallas' Phil Pressey, 10 inches shorter, dunks on future Missouri teammate, Pinkston's Tony Mitchell|access-date=December 31, 2012|date=May 24, 2010|work=The Dallas Morning News|last=Sabin|first=Rainer}}

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On December 18, 2010, Pressey tallied 11 assists while adding 15 points against the Central Arkansas Bears.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=303520142|title=Cent Arkansas 63 (3-8, 0-5 away); (12) Missouri 116 (10-1, 7-0 home)|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=December 18, 2010|work=ESPN.com}} This tied a Missouri Tigers freshman single-game assist record (Shawn Teague, 1980 vs. Lamar).{{cite web|url=http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/121810aac.html|title=Post Game Notes: Dec. 18, 2010 |access-date=December 29, 2012|date=December 18, 2010|publisher=MUTigers.com}} Then, he broke his right index finger prior to the December 22, 2010 Braggin' Rights game against Illinois.{{cite web|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2010/12/missouri-guard-phil-pressey-to-miss-game-vs-illinois-with-broken-finger-/1#.UOCQq3eHiSo|title=Missouri guard Phil Pressey to miss game vs. Illinois with broken finger|access-date=December 30, 2012|date=December 21, 2010|work=USA Today|last=Gardner|first=Tim}} Pressey missed four games and did not return to the lineup until the January 8 Big 12 Conference opener against Colorado, where he appeared in the second half.{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/577500-is-phil-pressey-the-spark-needed-to-ignite-missouri|title=Is Phil Pressey the Spark Needed To Ignite Missouri?|access-date=December 30, 2012|date=January 18, 2011|work=Bleacher Report|last=Gardner|first=Tim}} Another highlight for Pressey came when he posted 6 steals for the Tigers against the Texas A&M Aggies in the 2011 Big 12 men's basketball tournament on March 10, 2011.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=310690245|title=Missouri 71 (23-10, 8-8 Big 12); (21) Texas A&M 86 (24-7, 10-6 Big 12)|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=March 10, 2011|work=ESPN.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031111aab.html#|title=Mizzou Falls To Aggies, 86-71: The Tigers (23-10) were led by Marcus Denmon with 22 points followed by Bowers with 13 and English with 12.|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=March 10, 2011|publisher=MUTigers.com}} This established a new Missouri Tigers postseason single-game record.{{cite web|url=http://issuu.com/reiterd/docs/2013mizzoumbbguide/1|title=2013 Mizzou Basketball Media Guide|access-date=December 29, 2012|publisher=issuu.com|page=91}} Freshman single-game records do not appear in the media guide.{{cite web|url=http://issuu.com/reiterd/docs/2013mizzoumbbguide/1|title=2013 Mizzou Basketball Media Guide|access-date=December 29, 2012|publisher=issuu.com|page=141}} He started 12 games for the 2010–11 Tigers and set numerous Missouri freshman season records, including average steals (2.0), average assists (3.9) and total assists (117).{{cite web|url=http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/pressey_phil00.html|title=Phil Pressey 1|access-date=December 29, 2012|publisher=MUTigers.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102054523/http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/pressey_phil00.html|archive-date=November 2, 2014|url-status=dead}}

In a January 14, 2012 contest against the Texas Longhorns, Pressey posted 18 points and 10 assists for his second career double-double.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=320140142|title=Texas 73 (12-5, 2-2 Big 12); (9) Missouri 84 (16-1, 3-1 Big 12)|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=January 14, 2012|work=ESPN.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011412aag.html|title=Mizzou vs. Texas Post Game Notes|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=January 14, 2012|publisher=MUTigers.com}} During his sophomore season for the 2011–12 Tigers, he recorded 12 assists in a game four times:{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/2530722/phil-pressey|title=Phil Pressey Game-by-Game Stats (2011–12)|access-date=December 29, 2012|work=ESPN.com}} Villanova (12/6),{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=313400222|title=(10) Missouri 81 (8-0, 0-0 away); Villanova 71 (5-3, 4-0 home)|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=December 6, 2011|work=ESPN.com}} Texas Tech (1/28),{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=320280142|title=Texas Tech 50 (7-13, 0-8 Big 12); (2) Missouri 63 (19-2, 6-2 Big 12)|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=January 28, 2012|work=ESPN.com}} #5 Kansas (2/25){{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=320562305|title=(3) Missouri 86 (25-4, 12-4 Big 12); (5) Kansas 87 (24-5, 14-2 Big 12)|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=February 25, 2012|work=ESPN.com}} and {{cbb link|2011|sex=men|team=Oklahoma State Cowboys|school=Oklahoma State University|title=Oklahoma State}} (3/8).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=320680142|title=Oklahoma St 70 (15-18, 7-11 Big 12); (5) Missouri 88 (28-4, 14-4 Big 12)|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=March 8, 2012|work=ESPN.com}} At the end of February, he was named to the Naismith Award top 30 midseason Watchlist.{{cite web|url=http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/022912aaa.html|title=Marcus Denmon, Phil Pressey named to Naismith Midseason Watch List: Denmon and Pressey two of 30 players named to the list|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=February 29, 2012|publisher=MUTigers.com}} Pressey's total of 223 assists and average of 6.4 assists broke Anthony Peeler's school single-season records (179, 5.8) set for the 1989–90 Missouri Tigers.{{cite web|url=http://issuu.com/reiterd/docs/2013mizzoumbbguide/1|title=2013 Mizzou Basketball Media Guide|access-date=December 29, 2012|publisher=issuu.com|page=136}} For the 2011–12 Big 12 season, he was an All-Big 12 selection (1st team – CBSSports.com; 2nd team – Associated Press; 3rd team – Big 12 coaches).{{cite web|url=http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030612aae.html|title=Men's Basketball Postseason Awards Central: Track the plethora of awards for the Tigers this season!|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=March 20, 2012|publisher=MUTigers.com}} He was also a 2012 Big 12 men's basketball tournament all-tournament selection and a Bob Cousy Award finalist.

Pressey became captain of the Missouri team as a junior. CBS Sports listed him as a 2012 first team preseason All-American and the eighth-best player in its preseason top 100.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/storylist/20512719/1/2012-13-college-basketball-previews/cbssportscoms-all-americans-indianas-zeller-tops-list|title=CBSSports.com's All-Americans: Indiana's Zeller tops list|access-date=October 24, 2012|date=October 8, 2012|work=CBS Sports}}{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/storylist/20512719/2/2012-13-college-basketball-previews/cbssportscoms-top-100-players|title=CBSSports.com's Top 100 Players|access-date=October 9, 2012|date=October 8, 2012|work=CBS Sports}} Sports Illustrated also named him to its preseason All-American first team.{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/basketball/ncaa/11/08/preseason-all-america-team/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103052424/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/basketball/ncaa/11/08/preseason-all-america-team/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 3, 2013|title=Sports Illustrated's 2012-13 Hoops Preseason All-Americans|access-date=October 31, 2013|date=November 8, 2012|work=Sports Illustrated}} CBS also named him the second-best point guard (behind Isaiah Canaan).{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/20643571|title=CBSSports.com Top 50 point guards|access-date=October 9, 2012|date=October 22, 2012|work=CBS Sports}} Pressey was both a preseason John R. Wooden Award top 50 selection and a preseason Naismith Award top 50 selection in 2012.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/66564 |title=Wooden Award preseason top 50 unveiled|access-date=March 30, 2023|date=November 8, 2012|work=ESPN.com|last=Medcalf|first=Myron}}{{cite web|url=http://naismithawards.com/PressBox/ArticleView/tabid/209/ArticleId/47/McDermott-and-Zeller-Highlight-2012-2013-Naismith-Early-Season-Watch-List.aspx |title=McDermott and Zeller Highlight 2012-2013 Naismith Early Season Watch List |access-date=November 13, 2012 |date=November 13, 2012 |publisher=NaismithAwards.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114195538/http://www.naismithawards.com/PressBox/ArticleView/tabid/209/ArticleId/47/McDermott-and-Zeller-Highlight-2012-2013-Naismith-Early-Season-Watch-List.aspx |archive-date=November 14, 2012 }} Pressey was the preseason SEC player of the year selection by the SEC media and a first team All-SEC selection by the coaches.{{cite web|url=http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/238204/media-tabs-kentucky-as-sec-mens-basketball-champion.aspx|title=Media Tabs Kentucky As SEC Men's Basketball Champion|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=October 22, 2012|publisher=SECDigitalNetwork.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/MobileWeb/MobileNews/tabid/2023/Article/238935/2013-sec-mens-basketball-preseason-teams-announced.aspx|title=2013 SEC Men's Basketball Preseason Teams Announced|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=November 9, 2012|publisher=SECDigitalNetwork.com}} Pressey holds the Missouri career assists average record and entered the season within striking distance of Peeler's Missouri career assists and career steals totals of 497 and 196.{{cite web|url=http://issuu.com/reiterd/docs/2013mizzoumbbguide/1|title=2013 Mizzou Basketball Media Guide|access-date=December 29, 2012|publisher=issuu.com|page=140}}

In December, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame named Pressey as a Cousy Award nominee.{{cite web|url=http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/240342/sec-lands-eight-on-cousy-award-list.aspx|title=SEC Lands Eight on Cousy Award List|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=December 21, 2012|publisher=SECDigitalNetwork.com}} In the December 22, 2012 Braggin' Rights game against Illinois he posted 11 assists and 12 points for his third career double-double.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=323570142|title=Laurence Bowers, No. 12 Missouri win Braggin' Rights game|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=December 22, 2012|work=ESPN.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122212aae.html|title=Post Game Notes: Dec. 22, 2012|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=December 22, 2012|publisher=MUTigers.com}} In Missouri's subsequent game on December 28, 2012, he recorded another double-double with 19 assists and 19 points against UCLA tying the Southeastern Conference single-game assist record (Kenny Higgs, {{cbb link|1976|sex=men|team=LSU Tigers|school=Louisiana State University|title=1976–77 LSU}}; Bill Hann, {{cbb link|1967|sex=men|team=Tennessee Volunteers|school=University of Tennessee|title=1967–68 Tennessee}}).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=323630026|title=Shabazz Muhammad, UCLA down No. 7 Missouri in overtime|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=December 28, 2012|work=ESPN.com}} On January 5, Pressey established a new career high with 26 points, while recording 5 assists and 3 rebounds against Bucknell.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330050142|title=Phil Pressey's career-high 26 lead No. 12 Missouri past Bucknell|access-date=January 6, 2013|date=January 5, 2013|work=ESPN.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/71870/video-missouri-66-bucknell-64|title=Video: Missouri 66, Bucknell 64|access-date=January 6, 2013|date=January 5, 2013|work=ESPN.com}} This earned him SEC player of the week.{{cite web|url=http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/240604/sec-mens-basketball-players-of-the-week.aspx#|title=SEC Men's Basketball Players Of The Week|access-date=January 8, 2013|date=January 7, 2013|publisher=SECDigitalNetwork.com}} On January 8, Pressey tied the Mizzou Arena single-game assist record with 13 against Alabama along with 11 points as part of his fifth double-double.{{cite web|url=http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010813aab.html|title=No. 10 Tigers Top Alabama, 84-68, In SEC Debut|access-date=January 9, 2013|date=January 8, 2013|publisher=MUTigers.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=330080142|title=Alabama 68 (8-6, 0-1 SEC); (10) Missouri 84 (12-2, 1-0 SEC)|access-date=January 9, 2013|date=January 8, 2013|work=ESPN.com}} On January 9, he was selected as one of 20 Cousy Award finalists.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010913aaa.html|title=Burke Named Finalist for Cousy Collegiate Point Guard Award|access-date=January 9, 2013|date=January 9, 2013|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=MGoBlue.com}} At the time, he was described as the most efficient defender in the nation in terms of points allowed per play defended.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/8830027|title=Ryan Kelly (foot) out indefinitely|access-date=January 11, 2013|date=January 10, 2013|work=ESPN.com}} On January 10 the Wooden Award midseason top 25 list, which included Pressey, was announced.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/011013aab.html|title=Burke Among Players on Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 List|access-date=January 11, 2013|date=January 10, 2013|publisher=CBS Interactive|work=MGoBlue.com}} On February 9, he surpassed Peeler's career assist total of 497 against Ole Miss.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330400142|title=No. 21 Mizzou pounds Ole Miss behind Alex Oriakhi's monster game|access-date=February 10, 2013|date=February 9, 2013|work=ESPN.com}} Pressey posted a new career-high 27 points along with 10 assists and 4 steals on February 23 against Kentucky as part of his fourth double-double of the season and sixth of his career.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=330540096|title=Missouri 83 (19-8, 8-6 SEC); Kentucky 90 (19-8, 10-4 SEC)|access-date=February 24, 2013|date=February 23, 2013|work=ESPN.com}} On March 12, the U.S. Basketball Writers Association named Pressey to its 2012–13 Men's All-District VI (IA, MO, KS, OK, NE, ND, SD) Team, based upon voting from its national membership.{{cite web| url=http://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/news/2013/alldistrict130312.html| publisher=United States Basketball Writers Association| title=USBWA Names Men's All-District Teams| access-date=March 13, 2013|date=March 12, 2013}} That same day, he was a selection to the eight-man 2013 All-SEC First Team by the SEC coaches.{{cite web|url=http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/242765/2013-sec-mens-basketball-awards-announced.aspx#|title=2013 SEC Men's Basketball Awards Announced| access-date=March 13, 2013|date=March 12, 2013|publisher=SECDigital.com}} He was a selection to the five-man 2013 All-SEC First Teams by three of four FOX Sports South writers.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsportssouth.com/collegebasketball/sec-conference/story/FOX-Sports-South-All-SEC-picks?blockID=878103&feedID=3703|title=FOX Sports South All-SEC picks| access-date=March 13, 2013|date=March 13, 2013|work=FOX Sports}} Pressey was also an All-SEC First Team selection by the Kansas City Star.{{cite web|url=http://www.kansascity.com/2013/03/12/4115387/missouris-phil-pressey-chosen.html|title=Missouri's Phil Pressey chosen first-team all-SEC by coaches| access-date=March 13, 2013|date=March 12, 2013|work=Kansas City Star}} Pressey ended the season with 196 career steals, tying Peeler's school record, and bettered his own school single-season assist records with 240 and 7.1/game. He was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division I All‐District 21 first team on March 26, as selected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC, making him eligible for the State Farm Coaches' Division I All-America team.{{cite web|url=http://www.nabc.com/awards/all_district/FINAL-2012-13NABC-D1-ALL-DISTRICT-TEAMS-5.pdf|title=National Association of Basketball Coaches Announces 2012-13 Division I All-District Teams|access-date=May 18, 2013|date=March 26, 2013|publisher=National Association of Basketball Coaches|archive-date=October 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193437/http://www.nabc.com/awards/all_district/FINAL-2012-13NABC-D1-ALL-DISTRICT-TEAMS-5.pdf|url-status=dead}} Pressey earned Associated Press honorable mention All-American recognition.{{cite web|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/owlsinq/Khalif-Wyatt-gets-all-America-honorable-mention-Temple-college-basketball.html|title=Wyatt gets all-America honorable mention|access-date=April 3, 2013|date=April 2, 2013|publisher=Philly.com|last=Pompey|first=Keith}} He was the 2012–13 Southeastern Conference men's basketball season assist champion with a 7.1 assists/game average.{{cite web|url=http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/Portals/3/SEC%20Website/menshoops/2013%20Stats/CONFLDRS.HTM|title=2012-13 SEC Men's Basketball|access-date=May 3, 2013|publisher=SECDigitalNetwork.com}}

On April 10, 2013, Pressey announced he would not be returning to play his senior season for the Missouri Tigers, choosing instead to enter the 2013 NBA draft. Pressey stated his intentions in a statement posted on the Tigers team website. According to the Associated Press, while averaging a career-best 11.9 points and 7.1 assists as a junior his play was erratic as he also committed an average 3.5 turnovers. Pressey had a 37.6% field goal accuracy during his final season, which the Associated Press described as one in which he "struggled with late-game decision-making in losses to UCLA, Louisiana State, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee". ESPN noted that he is projected to be a late-second-round draft selection at best.{{cite web |date=April 10, 2013 |title=Phil Pressey will forgo senior year |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/draft2013/story/_/id/9156208 |access-date=March 30, 2023 |work=ESPN.com}} Three senior starters, including Oriakhi, as well as Laurence Bowers and Keion Bell were graduating. Pressey was one of 60 players invited to the NBA Draft Combine.{{cite web|url=http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/13/complete-nba-draft-combine-invite-list/|title=Complete NBA Draft Combine invite list|access-date=May 14, 2013|date=May 2, 2013|publisher=NBC Sports|last=Helin|first=Kurt}}

After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, Pressey signed with the Boston Celtics to play in the 2013 Orlando Summer League.{{cite web |last=Conway|first=Tyler |date=June 28, 2013 |title=Phil Pressey Will Have Chance to Prove Himself with Boston Celtics |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1688358-phil-pressey-will-have-chance-to-prove-himself-with-celtics |access-date=July 5, 2013 |work=bleacherreport.com}}{{cite web |last=Holmes|first=Baxter |date=July 4, 2013 |title=A quick look at the Celtics' Summer League roster |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/celtics-blog/2013/07/04/a_quick_look_at_the_celtics_summer_league_roster |access-date=May 2, 2023}} He was a known commodity to the Celtics. Pressey's AAU team had even practiced at the team facility in Waltham.{{cite web|url=http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2013/10/phil_pressey_-_with_confidence.html|title=Phil Pressey – with confidence and a willingness to learn – trying to prove himself and Boston Celtics right|access-date=November 10, 2013|date=October 25, 2013|publisher=MassLive.com|last=King|first=Jay}} His performance in the Summer League led to Pressey signing a deal with the Celtics on July 22, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/sidebar/072213-celtics-sign-faverani-pressey|title=Celtics Sign Faverani, Pressey|date=July 22, 2013|work=NBA.com|access-date=July 22, 2013}} The contract was believed to be a three-year deal for the league minimum, which was $490,180 during his rookie season.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4706201|title=C's announce signings of Pressey, Faverani|access-date=July 22, 2013|date=July 22, 2013|publisher=ESPN|last=Forsberg|first=Chris}} The Celtics began the season without four-time All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo who had endured an anterior cruciate ligament injury during the prior season.{{cite web|url=http://boston.com/community/forums/sports/celtics/on-the-front-burner/nba-2013-14-season-preview-boston-celtics/100/6867558|title=NBA 2013-14 Season Preview: Boston Celtics!|access-date=November 10, 2013|date=October 26, 2013|publisher=Boston.com|last=Tennen|first=Zach}} Pressey made his regular season debut in the 2013–14 Celtics season opener on October 30 at the Air Canada Centre against the Toronto Raptors.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400488879|title=Celtics 87 (0-1, 0-1 away); Raptors 93 (1-0, 1-0 home)|access-date=October 31, 2013|date=October 30, 2013|work=ESPN.com}} He did not play in the next three games, but after the Celtics got off to an 0–4 start, head coach Brad Stevens shuffled the lineup.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4707999/pregame-crawford-joins-starting-5|title=Pregame: Crawford joins starting 5|access-date=November 10, 2013|date=November 6, 2013|last=Forsberg|first=Chris|work=ESPN.com}} On November 6, at home against the Utah Jazz, Pressey recorded the first three assists, first steal and first field goal of his career.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400488937|title=Jazz 87 (0-5, 0-3 away); Celtics 97 (1-4, 1-1 home)|access-date=November 7, 2013|date=November 6, 2013|work=ESPN.com}} Then on November 9, he posted four assists and tallied in 7 points in 21 minutes of play.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400488962|title=Celtics 111 (3-4, 2-3 away); Heat 110 (4-3, 3-1 home)|access-date=November 10, 2013|date=November 9, 2013|work=ESPN.com}} He posted a team-high 5 assists on November 19, 2013, against the Houston Rockets.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400489032|title=Celtics 85 (4-8, 2-5 away); Rockets 109 (8-4, 5-2 home)|access-date=November 20, 2013|date=November 19, 2013|work=ESPN.com}} He established a new career high with 8 assists on November 25 against the Charlotte Bobcats.{{cite web |date=November 25, 2013 |title=Crawford, Wallace lift Celtics over Bobcats 96-86 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400489075 |access-date=November 26, 2013 |work=ESPN.com}} On January 15, with Rondo's return imminent, the Celtics traded guards Jordan Crawford and MarShon Brooks, clearing the way for Pressey to start that night against the Toronto Raptors.{{cite web|url=http://bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/celtics_insider/2014/01/with_rondo_return_looming_celtics_trade_jordan_crawford|title=With Rondo return looming, Celtics trade Jordan Crawford to Golden State|access-date=January 16, 2014|date=January 15, 2014|work=Boston Herald|last=Murphy|first=Mark}} Pressey posted 10 assists and no turnovers in his first start.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400489442|title=Celtics top Raptors 88-83, end 9-game skid|access-date=January 16, 2014|date=January 15, 2014|work=ESPN.com}}{{cite web|url=http://bostonherald.com/sports/celtics_nba/celtics_insider/2014/01/sullingers_20_20_vision_guides_celts_past_toronto_ends_9|title=Sullinger's 20-20 vision guides Celts past Toronto, ends 9-game skid|access-date=January 16, 2014|date=January 15, 2014|work=Boston Herald|last=Bulpett|first=Steve}} On January 22, with Rondo, Avery Bradley and Jerryd Bayless all sitting out and Pressey making his second career start, Pressey scored a career-high 20 points against Washington before fouling out.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400489498|title=Undermanned Celtics beat Wizards 113-111 in OT|access-date=January 23, 2014|date=January 22, 2014|work=ESPN.com}} Upon Rondo's return, Pressey occasionally started to give Rondo rest.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4710337|title=Pregame: Rondo out; Pressey, Wallace start|access-date=February 8, 2014|date=January 22, 2014|work=ESPN.com|last=Forsberg|first=Chris}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/celtics/post/_/id/4710749|title=Pregame: Rondo, Bradley out vs. Kings|access-date=February 8, 2014|date=February 7, 2014|work=ESPN.com|last=Forsberg|first=Chris}} He posted a double-double on April 5 against the Detroit Pistons with 12 points and a career-high 11 assists.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400490019|title=Stuckey has 26, Pistons rally past Celtics 115-111|access-date=April 6, 2014|date=April 5, 2014|work=ESPN.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400490019|title=Celtics 111 (23-54, 8-30 away); Pistons 115 (28-49, 17-23 home)|access-date=April 6, 2014|date=April 5, 2014|work=ESPN.com}} On April 11, he had another career high with 13 assists as part of a 10-point double-double against the Charlotte Bobcats.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400490051|title=Celtics beat Bobcats to claim first win in 10 games|access-date=April 12, 2014|date=April 11, 2014|work=ESPN.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400490051|title=Bobcats 103 (40-39, 17-23 away); Celtics 106 (24-55, 16-24 home)|access-date=April 12, 2014|date=April 11, 2014|work=ESPN.com}} He matched the 13 assists the following night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400490066|title=Olynyk scores 25 as Celtics roll past Cavs 111-99|access-date=April 13, 2014|date=April 12, 2014|work=ESPN.com}}

In July 2014, Pressey re-joined the Celtics for the 2014 NBA Summer League.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/celtics-announce-2014-summer-league-roster|title=Celtics Announce 2014 Orlando Summer League Roster|access-date=July 10, 2014|date=July 1, 2014|publisher=NBA.com}} His performance earned him a roster spot for the regular season, as the team guaranteed his contract for the 2014–15 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/reports-celtics-guarantee-presseys-contract//|title=Report: Celtics Guarantee Phil Pressey's Contract|access-date=May 2, 2023|date=July 16, 2014|publisher=WBZ-TV}} On February 5, 2015, he was assigned to the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/pressrelease/boston-celtics-assign-andre-dawkins-and-phil-pressey-maine-red-claws|title=Boston Celtics Assign Andre Dawkins and Phil Pressey to Maine Red Claws|access-date=May 2, 2023|date=February 5, 2015|publisher=NBA.com}} He was recalled the next day.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/pressrelease/misc-020615-boston-celtics-recall-phil-pressey-from-maine-red-claws|title=Boston Celtics Recall Phil Pressey from Maine Red Claws|access-date=May 2, 2023|date=February 6, 2015|last=D'Amico|first=Marc|publisher=NBA.com}} On July 15, Pressey was waived by the Celtics.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/pressrelease/celtics-waive-Phil-Pressey|title=Celtics Waive Phil Pressey|work=NBA.com|date=July 15, 2015|access-date=July 15, 2015}}

On July 24, 2015, Pressey signed with the Portland Trail Blazers,{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/blazers/trail-blazers-sign-phil-pressey-and-cliff-alexander|title=Trail Blazers Sign Phil Pressey and Cliff Alexander|work=NBA.com|date=July 24, 2015|access-date=July 24, 2015}} but was waived on October 23 after appearing in four preseason games.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/blazers/trail-blazers-waive-pressey-and-johnson|title=Trail Blazers Waive Pressey and Johnson|work=NBA.com|date=October 23, 2015|access-date=October 23, 2015}} On October 25, he was claimed off waivers by the Utah Jazz,{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-sign-eric-atkins-claim-phil-pressey-waivers|title=Jazz Sign Eric Atkins; Claim Phil Pressey Off Waivers|work=NBA.com|date=October 25, 2015|access-date=October 25, 2015}} but was waived by the team the following day.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-waive-eric-atkins-and-phil-pressey|title=Jazz Waive Eric Atkins and Phil Pressey|work=NBA.com|date=October 26, 2015|access-date=October 26, 2015}} On November 1, he was acquired by the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Jazz.{{cite news|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=5065740|title=Idaho Stampede Finalize 2015 Training Camp Roster|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=November 1, 2015|access-date=November 1, 2015}} However, three days later, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers to help the team deal with numerous injuries. Philadelphia had to use an NBA hardship exemption in order to sign him as he made their roster stand at 16, one over the allowed limited of 15.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/sixers/philadelphia-76ers-sign-phil-pressey|title=Philadelphia 76ers Sign Phil Pressey|access-date=November 5, 2015|date=November 4, 2015|publisher=NBA.com}} He debuted with the 76ers that night against the Milwaukee Bucks, his father's long-time team.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400827952|title=Middleton scores 21, Bucks beat 76ers in Parker's return|access-date=November 5, 2015|date=November 4, 2015|work=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press}} On December 4, he was waived by the 76ers after appearing in 14 games.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/sixers-recall-wroten-marshall-waive-pressey|title=Sixers Recall Wroten, Marshall; Waive Pressey|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=December 4, 2015|access-date=December 4, 2015}}

File:Phil Pressey with Idaho.JPG in 2016]]

On December 7, 2015, Pressey was reacquired by the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League.{{cite web|url=http://idaho.dleague.nba.com/news/stampede-re-acquire-phil-pressey/|title=Stampede Re-Acquire Phil Pressey|work=NBA.com|date=December 7, 2015|access-date=December 8, 2015|archive-date=December 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215173110/http://idaho.dleague.nba.com/news/stampede-re-acquire-phil-pressey/|url-status=dead}} Two days later, he made his debut with Idaho in a 102–96 loss to the Texas Legends, recording four points, six rebounds, six assists and one steal in 24 minutes.{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20151209/TEXIDA/|title=Holloway, Legends Stop Stampede|work=NBA.com|date=December 9, 2015|access-date=February 20, 2016}} He scored a season-high 21 points twice, and had three double-doubles for Idaho, recording a season-high 13 assists on February 8, 2016, against the Los Angeles D-Fenders.{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20160208/LADIDA/|title=Stampede Halt D-Fenders|work=NBA.com|date=February 8, 2016|access-date=February 21, 2016}}

On February 20, 2016, Pressey signed a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns.{{cite web|url=http://idaho.dleague.nba.com/news/suns-sign-phil-pressey/|title=SUNS SIGN PHIL PRESSEY|work=NBA.com|date=February 20, 2016|access-date=February 20, 2016|archive-date=February 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221090136/http://idaho.dleague.nba.com/news/suns-sign-phil-pressey/|url-status=dead}} He made his debut for the Suns the following day, recording six points, two rebounds, five assists, one steal and three blocks in 28 minutes off the bench in a 118–111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs,{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160221/SASPHX/gameinfo.html|title=Mills sinks 6 3s, Spurs pull out 118-111 win at Phoenix|work=NBA.com|date=February 21, 2016|access-date=February 21, 2016}} becoming the first NBA player shorter than 6'0" to record three blocks in a game since Nate Robinson in 2013.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SunsBballComm/status/701565989062750208|title=At 5-11, @philpressey had 3 blocks in his @Suns...|work=Twitter|date=February 21, 2016|access-date=February 22, 2016}} A day later, he had a 10-assist game against the Los Angeles Clippers.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160222/PHXLAC/gameinfo.html|title=Clippers hand Suns worst loss of dismal season, 124-84|work=NBA.com|date=February 22, 2016|access-date=February 24, 2016}} On March 1, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Suns.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-sign-phil-pressey-second-10-day-contract|title=Suns Sign Phil Pressey to Second 10-Day Contract|work=NBA.com|date=March 1, 2016|access-date=March 1, 2016}} Following the expiration of his second 10-day contract, the Suns parted ways with Pressey. Two days later, he was reacquired by Idaho.{{cite news|url=http://dleague.nba.com/transactions/ |title=NBA D-League Transactions|work=NBA.com |access-date=March 14, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315013128/http://dleague.nba.com/transactions/|archive-date=March 15, 2016}}

On September 16, 2016, Pressey signed with the Golden State Warriors.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/2016-training-camp-roster-20160916|title=Warriors Announce Roster & Schedule for 2016 Training Camp, Fueled by Gatorade|work=NBA.com|date=September 16, 2016|access-date=September 16, 2016}}{{cite web|last=Letourneau|first=Connor|url=http://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/Warriors-sign-four-players-ahead-of-training-camp-9223391.php|title=Warriors sign four players ahead of training camp|work=SFGate.com|date=September 14, 2016|access-date=September 14, 2016}} However, he was later waived by the Warriors on October 20 after appearing in five preseason games.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors-waive-cjones-pressey-williams-20161020|title=Warriors Waive Cameron Jones, Phil Pressey & Elliot Williams|work=NBA.com|date=October 20, 2016|access-date=October 20, 2016}} On October 31, 2016, he was acquired by the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State's D-League affiliate team.{{cite web|url=http://santacruz.dleague.nba.com/news/santa-cruz-warriors-announce-2016-training-camp-roster/|title=Santa Cruz Warriors Announce 2016 Training Camp Roster|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=October 31, 2016|access-date=November 2, 2016|archive-date=December 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221200459/http://santacruz.dleague.nba.com/news/santa-cruz-warriors-announce-2016-training-camp-roster/|url-status=dead}}

On July 27, 2017, Pressey signed with a one-year deal with FC Barcelona Lassa of the Liga ACB.{{cite news|title=Barcelona signs speedy playmaker Pressey|url=http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/7yn74br4fmstjo4j|access-date=July 27, 2017|work=euroleague.net|date=July 27, 2017}} Barcelona, which had a 41–33 record, won the 2018 Copa del Rey de Baloncesto, although Pressey did not play.{{cite web|url=https://fullbasket.es/2018/06/17/barcelona-suspenso-copa-milagrosa/|title=FC Barcelona Lassa 17-18: suspenso con una Copa milagrosa|access-date=June 26, 2018|date=June 17, 2018|last=Lois|first=Miguel|publisher=Fullbasket.es|language=es}} He joined the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2018 NBA Summer League.{{cite web|url=https://newsok.com/article/5600365/ferguson-draft-picks-headline-okc-summer-league-roster|title=Ferguson, draft picks headline OKC Summer League roster|access-date=July 6, 2018|date=July 5, 2018|publisher=NewsOK.com|last=Dawson|first=Brett}}

He signed with Beşiktaş of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL) on September 11, 2018.{{cite web |title=Phil Pressey signs with Besiktas |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/turkey/bsl/288156/phil-pressey-signs-with-besiktas.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911225553/https://sportando.basketball/en/turkey/bsl/288156/phil-pressey-signs-with-besiktas.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 11, 2018 |website=Sportando |access-date=September 11, 2018 }}

On August 11, 2019, Pressey signed with Spanish club Movistar Estudiantes.{{cite news |title=Phil Pressey joins Movistar Estudiantes |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/phil-pressey-joins-movistar-estudiantes/ |access-date=11 August 2019 |work=Sportando |date=11 August 2019 |archive-date=August 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811104247/https://sportando.basketball/en/phil-pressey-joins-movistar-estudiantes/ |url-status=dead }} Pressey averaged 7.9 points and 4.6 assists per game.

On July 21, 2020, Pressey signed with EWE Baskets Oldenburg of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).{{Cite web|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/phil-pressey-moves-to-oldenburg/|title=Phil Pressey moves to Oldenburg|date=July 21, 2020|publisher=Sportando|language=En|access-date=July 21, 2020}} He averaged 9.1 points, 4 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Pressey re-signed with the team on July 7, 2021.{{cite web |title=EWE Baskets Oldenburg keeps Phil Pressey |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/ewe-baskets-oldenburg-keeps-phil-pressey/ |website=Sportando |access-date=July 7, 2021 |date=July 7, 2021}}

On June 24, 2022, he signed with Missouri Tigers men's basketball as an assistant coach.{{Cite web|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/phil-pressey-retires-at-31/|title=Phil Pressey retires at 31|last=|first=|date=June 24, 2022|website=|publisher=Sportando|language=En|access-date=June 24, 2022}}

On June 19, 2023, he was hired by the Boston Celtics as an assistant coach.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-19 |title=Report: Celtics adding another former player to coaching staff |url=https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/report-celtics-hiring-ex-guard-phil-pressey-assistant-coach/538795/ |access-date=2023-06-19 |website=NBC Sports Boston |language=en-US}}

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| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2013}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Boston

| 75 || 11 || 15.1 || .308 || .264 || .644 || 1.4 || 3.2 || .9 || .1 || 2.8

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2014}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Boston

| 50 || 0 || 12.0 || .368 || .246 || .673 || 1.6 || 2.3 || .6 || .1 || 3.5

|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2015}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Philadelphia

| 14 || 0 || 12.1 || .382 || .308 || .500 || 1.6 || 3.3 || .8 || .1 || 3.9

|-

| style="text-align:left;" | Career

| style="text-align:left;" |

| 139 || 11 || 13.7 || .338 || .261 || .634 || 1.5 || 2.9 || .8 || .1 || 3.2

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|-

| style="text-align:left;"| 2015

| style="text-align:left;"| Boston

| 2 || 0 || 2.5 || .000 || .000 || – || .5 || .0 || .0 || .5 || .0

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Phil's parents are Elizabeth (Liz) and Paul Pressey.{{cite web|url=http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/pressey_phil00.html|title=Phil Pressey 1|access-date=December 31, 2012|publisher=MUTigers.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102054523/http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/pressey_phil00.html|archive-date=November 2, 2014|url-status=dead}} He has three siblings: Ashley, Angela and Paul Jr. (known by his middle name of Matthew).{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/coachfile/paul_pressey/|title=Paul Pressey|access-date=December 31, 2012|publisher=NBA.com}} Paul Sr. was an NCAA basketball All-American, National Invitation Tournament champion, NBA All-Defensive Team selection, JUCO National champion and a first-round NBA draft choice. Phil was teammates with his older brother Matt for two years at Missouri.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/stats/_/id/142/year/2011/missouri-tigers|title=Missouri Tigers Stats - 2010-11|access-date=December 31, 2012|work=ESPN.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/stats/_/id/142/year/2012/missouri-tigers|title=Missouri Tigers Stats - 2011-12|access-date=December 31, 2012|work=ESPN.com}} {{As of|September 2013}}, Matt is playing with the Plymouth Raiders in the British Basketball League.{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Big-time-American-guard-Matt-Pressey-joins/story-19840226-detail/story.html#axzz2g83wJDXE|title='Big-time' American guard Matt Pressey joins Plymouth Raiders|access-date=September 27, 2013|date=September 25, 2013|work=The Herald}} Their older sister Angie was an All-American volleyball player for the California Golden Bears.{{cite web|url=http://www.calbears.com/sports/w-volley/mtt/pressey_angie00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418232453/http://www.calbears.com/sports/w-volley/mtt/pressey_angie00.html|archive-date=April 18, 2012|title=6 Angie Pressey|access-date=December 31, 2012|publisher=CalBears.com}} Pressey wore cornrows throughout his high school basketball career.{{cite web|url=http://highschoolsportsblog.dallasnews.com/2010/02/boys-basketball-another-title-less-hair.html/|title=Boys basketball: Another title, less hair for Pressey|access-date=December 31, 2012|date=February 22, 2010|work=The Dallas Morning News|last=Sayles|first=Damon L.}} Pressey was a childhood friend and AAU teammate of Alex Oriakhi who transferred from Connecticut after playing for the 2010–11 national champion Huskies team to join the 2012–13 Tigers.{{cite web|url=http://www.secdigitalnetwork.com/NEWS/tabid/473/Article/238781/blue-ribbon-preview-missouri.aspx|title=Blue Ribbon Preview: Missouri|access-date=December 29, 2012|date=November 5, 2012|publisher=SECDigitalNetwork.com}}

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• [https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2530722 ESPN.com profile]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20141102054523/http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/pressey_phil00.html Missouri Tigers bio]

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