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High-upside freshman Michael Phillips II says he'll return to Marquette

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After flashing talent as a freshman, Michael Phillips II announces he will return to Marquette next season.

After the Marquette men's basketball team lost to Xavier in the first round of the Big East tournament, freshman guard Michael Phillips II sure sounded like there was no doubt about his future with the Golden Eagles. Phillips made it official on April 1 with a social media post that stated: "Round 2. " He will form a nucleus of talented returning players with Nigel James Jr.

, Adrien Stevens, Royce Parham and Damarius Owens that will try to help head coach Shaka Smart reload after a 12-20 season. View this post on Instagram