Flagler Rounds Out MBB Recruiting Class

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. − Flagler College head men’s basketball coach Bo Clark rounded out his recruiting class when he announced Tuesday afternoon the signing of Cody Shuffler to play basketball and attend Flagler in the fall. Shuffler joins Edward Fowler, Chad July and Jarrod Branco in this year’s recruiting class.

"We are really excited about signing Cody and feel that he will be able to contribute in the Peach Belt Conference right away," said Clark. “We needed another 3-point shooter and with Cody we will be able to stretch defenses."

Shuffler, a 6-foot-6, 225-pound forward was named the Northwestern 4-A Conference Co-Player of the Year after averaging 22.4 points and 11.4 rebounds per game for East Burke High. He was a two-time Northwestern 4-A All-Conference selection and was also a two-time North Carolina Basketball Coaches All-District 10 honoree. Shuffler was named to the NCPreps.com All-State Boys 4A Team last year and he helped lead the Cavs to the 2008 conference title. Despite missing his freshman year due to an injury, he scored over 1,000 career points and holds the program all-time scoring record.

Flagler posted a 12-15 overall record in its last season competing as a NCAA Division II independent. The Saints lost four players to graduation. Flagler will play its first season as a member of the Peach Belt starting in November.