Marshall County boys basketball is proud to announce the signing of senior Kyzer Phillips to continue his basketball career with Crowley's Ridge College in Paragould, AR.
Kyzer has been a four-year player for the Marshall County boy's basketball program and a three-year varsity contributor.
In the 2023-24 season, Kyzer was an integral part of a nine-player rotation for the Marshals. He averaged 5.2 points per game, shot 75% from the free throw line and 42.7% from the 3-point line, leading the team. Kyzer helped see the Marshals to a 28-5 overall record. Kyzer and the Marshals would become 4th District Champions and 1st Region Champions for the first time since 2012, earning the opportunity to play at Rupp Arena for the Boys Sweet Sixteen.
As a senior in the 2024-25 season, Kyzer would solidify his role as a starter for the Marshals and was chosen as a team captain. He averaged 11.3 points per game, 4 rebounds per game, shot 75.4% from the free throw line and 40.4% from the 3-point line, leading the team in 3-pointers made. This was a historic season for the Marshals, starting the season 23-0, the best start to a season in program history. The Marshals would post a 29-3 overall record, while winning two Holiday tournaments and becoming runners-up in both the 4th district and 1st region. Kyzer was selected as part of the 4th District All-Tournament Team as well as the 1st Region All-Tournament Team.
In addition to his success on the basketball floor, Kyzer excelled academically as well. He ranks in the top 20 in his graduating class with a 4.1 GPA while taking seven dual credit courses. He is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Americans for Freedom, and Marshal Militia.
Kyzer has truly left a lasting impact on the Marshall County boys basketball program and we wish him the best of luck as he moves on to play for the Crowley's Ridge College Pioneers.
