ZHURIC PHELPS NEWS

Shooting slump continues Phelps closed with 12 points (5-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound, two assists, one block and two steals in 26 minutes during Sunday's 72-67 win over Texas Tech.

Impact Phelps continues to put up shot after shot, but he's hit just 25.4 percent of his attempts from the field in the past five games. On the season, he's shooting just 34.4 percent. The Aggies rely heavily on Phelps as a scorer, and he'll continue to aggressively seek his shot, but the shooting guard needs to pick up the efficiency sooner rather than later.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finding his stride at A&M Phelps ended with 20 points (6-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 80-70 loss to Oregon.

Impact Phelps missed the season opener this year with an undisclosed injury and was spotted in a hand wrap prior to his season debut Nov. 8, but the issue hasn't affected his scoring in the least. He scored 18 off the bench in only 18 minutes in the aforementioned contest and has since moved into the starting five, recording 14 or more points in the four games he's started. So far, the SMU transfer is posting 16.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.8 steals -- all but the scoring would represent career highs.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

No. 23 Texas A&M overcomes 16-point deficit with big 2nd half in 71-54 win over Southern

Wade Taylor IV scored 17 points and Zhuric Phelps added 16 as No. 23 Texas A&M erased a 16-point deficit in a 71-54 victory over Southern

NOVEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phelps leads No. 23 Texas A&M to 97-71 win over Lamar

Zhuric Phelps scored 16 points and Wade Taylor IV and Andersson Garcia each had 15 as No. 23 Texas A&M defeated Lamar 97-71

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phelps scores 18 in debut for No. 13 Texas A&M in 87-55 over newly renamed East Texas A&M

Zhuric Phelps scored 18 points in his Texas A&M debut, Manny Obaseki and Henry Coleman III each added 14 and the 13th-ranked Aggies beat East Texas A&M 87-55

NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transfer Zhuric Phelps makes A&M men's hoops debut in win over ETAMU, younger brother Transfer guard Zhuric Phelps made his Texas A&M men’s basketball team debut and the Aggies rolled to a victory over Phelps’ younger brother,...

NOVEMBER 9 • THEEAGLE.COM

Sporting hand wrap in warm-ups Phelps is wearing a hand wrap during Texas A&M's warmups ahead of its game against Texas A&M-Commerce, Alex Miller of The Eagle reports.

Impact Phelps was spotted warming up, but it remains to be seen if the guard will be able to go. Phelps missed the Aggies' opener against UCF as well.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Monday's opener Phelps (undisclosed) did not play in Monday's 64-61 loss to UCF.

Impact Phelps missed Monday's season opener due to an undisclosed injury that kept him out of part of the preseason. He transferred to the Aggies after three seasons with SMU and is coming off two very productive seasons with the Mustangs. He figures to play an important role for the Aggies once he's healthy.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain to play Monday Phelps is dressed for Monday's game against Central Florida but is sporting a wrap on his hand, so it's uncertain if he'll be available, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact It's unclear if Phelps will make his Aggies debut in 2024-25 in this contest. He spent the 2023-24 campaign with SMU, where he averaged 14.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Mustangs.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Cougars Phelps (undisclosed) did not play in Sunday's exhibition game against Houston, per Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle.

Impact Head coach Buzz Williams indicated that Phelps could have played against Houston but was held out of the exhibition game for precautionary measures. The senior guard transferred in from SMU in the off-season, where he averaged 14.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Mustangs in the 2023-24 season. The details and severity of Phelps' injury are thus far unknown, though his apparent availability for Saturday is a good sign for his availability for the team's season opener against UCF on November 4.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Texas A&M lands SMU leading scorer Zhuric Phelps in the transfer portal SMU transfer Zhuric Phelps has committed to Texas A&M.

APRIL 30 • 247SPORTS.COM

Phelps and SMU host Dayton

SMU hosts the Dayton Flyers after Zhuric Phelps scored 21 points in SMU's 70-57 victory against the UL Monroe Warhawks

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phelps scores 21, SMU defeats UL Monroe 70-57

Led by Zhuric Phelps' 21 points, the SMU Mustangs defeated the UL Monroe Warhawks 70-57

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-doubles in win Phelps recorded 17 points (8-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt), 12 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 70-58 victory over West Virginia.

Impact Phelps recorded a season-high 12 rebounds in Monday's win. The junior guard has struggled with his efficiency to start 2023-24, shooting just 33.3 percent from the field and 9.5 percent on 4.2 three-point attempts per contest. However, Phelps has recorded at least one steal in each of his five appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phelps has double-double, leads SMU to 70-58 victory over West Virginia in Fort Myers Tip-Off

Zhuric Phelps scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and SMU pulled away midway through the second half to beat West Virginia 70-58 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phelps and SMU defeat Temple 72-71

Zhuric Phelps led the SMU Mustangs with 19 points and secured the victory with a free throw with three seconds left as the Mustangs knocked off the Temple Owls 72-71

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles from deep Phelps totaled 13 points (4-17 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Sunday's 71-69 loss to Wichita State.

Impact Phelps couldn't get much of anything to fall in Sunday's loss. After scoring 18 points, including making three three-pointers in the game prior, Phelps struggled to find his rhythm. Phelps made up for his offensive struggles by filling the stat sheet in other areas of the floor. His five assists tied his season high, going along with five rebounds, marking his eighth game of the season with at least five rebounds.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from injury Saturday Phelps (oblique) will start Saturday against Cincinnati.

Impact Phelps missed the past two games while dealing with an oblique injury. The 6-foot-5 sophomore has averaged 17.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 15 starts this season. With Phelps reprising his starting point guard spot, junior forward Keon Ambrose-Hylton will return to a role off the bench Saturday.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Presumed out with oblique injury Phelps will likely be out Wednesday against Tulane with an oblique injury.

Impact The sophomore will not play Wednesday against Tulane for the second straight game with an oblique injury. Phelps will be a game time decision for their next matchup Saturday against Cincinnati.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Central Florida Phelps will sit out SMU's game Sunday at Central Florida, according to Jordan Hofeditz of 247Sports.com.

Impact An undisclosed problem will prevent Phelps from participating in SMU's upcoming game Sunday. Next, the team hosts Tulane on Wednesday.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues hot play Phelps finished Saturday's 83-75 loss to TCU with 19 points (9-23 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 31 minutes.

Impact Phelps continued to put up big numbers in Saturday's loss. The sophomore guard has scored 19 or more points in six straight games. Phelps once again struggled from the field, failing to connect from deep for his first time in four games. Though he may be struggling to efficiently score, Phelps has improved his efficiency compared to last season, developing well as he grows through the program.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads scoring in loss Phelps closed Wednesday's 75-57 loss to Arizona State with 19 points (7-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes.

Impact Phelps led the team in scoring in his fourth straight game with 19 or more points. The sophomore guard has played in the primary scoring all season long, struggling to efficiently score in the process. Phelps leads the team in points (19.6), assists (2.7) and steals (1.8) per game through nine games this season, though he is making just 33.3 percent of his 5.7 three point attempts per game.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores career high Monday Phelps provided 28 points (11-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Monday's 77-60 win over Texas A&M-Commerce.

Impact In his second career start, Phelps tallied a career high in points, including helping out on the defensive end. Phelps played 35 minutes, the most among starters in the win. The senior guard will likely continue to play a large part in the Mustangs scoring this season and provide his ability to make hustle plays all over the court.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Up-and-down exhibition Phelps had 27 points (10-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and five steals across 32 minutes in Saturday's 80-66 exhibition victory over Paul Quinn.

Impact While the volume and usage were great signs for Phelps as a prospective fantasy asset, he did turn the ball over eight times, which could be a concern depending on the format. Turnovers were fortunately not a major issue for Phelps in his freshman season, as he averaged 1.0 per contest while appearing in 32 games and averaging 14.4 minutes.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor in return Phelps registered zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound and one assist across 11 minutes during Thursday's 76-71 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Phelps returned to action Thursday following a one-game absence due to a quadriceps injury. However, the freshman was a non-factor during the win. He's averaging 4.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 15.2 minutes per game and will look to bounce back Sunday against Tulane.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE