University of Missouri Athletics

High School:
Played at Cushing Academy for head coach Barry Conners ... Was an honorable mention McDonalds All-American as a senior after averaging 17.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.9 steals a game ... Named all-conference and all-area for his efforts ... Averaged better than 16 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.2 steals per game as a junior starter for Cushing.

Junior College:
Named first team National Junior College Athletics Association All-American as a sophomore after leading Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas, to a 30-7 mark and a fourth place finish in the NJCAA Tournament in Hutchinson, Kan. ... Averaged 17.5 points and 4.2 rebounds in his second season at Navarro, which included back-to-back trips to the NJCAA Championships ... Versatile guard that averaged 2.7 assists and 2.0 steals per game as a sophomore ... Consistent scorer that reached double figures in 33-of-37 games in 2010, including 16 games of 20+ points ... Named to the NJCAA All-Tournament Team as a freshman ... Region 14 and Region 14 Tournament MVP as a sophomore ... Played for junior college coach Johnny Estelle.

Personal:
Son of Liz and Paul Pressey ... Full name is Paul Matthew Pressey Jr. ... Would like to pursue a career in teaching and coaching after graduation and is majoring in general studies ... Younger brother Phil is a sophomore for the Tigers and sister, Angie, played collegiate volleyball at California ... His father Paul was the original "point forward" in the NBA and is now an assistant on Byron Scott's staff in Cleveland ... Selected Missouri over Texas A&M, Iowa State and Gonzaga ... Lists his parents as the most influential people in his life ... Favorite musical artists are Trey Songz and Lil Wayne ... Denzel Washington is his favorite actor ... Selected Mizzou because of the family atmosphere and the fit.