One of the biggest risers in this update was Phillips and it was due to the way he took advantage of the increased opportunity on a McNamara team that went through a bevy of injuries. As Phillips’ minutes increased, his role blossomed into a consistent starter who touched many categories on the box score. His scoring opportunities come within the flow of the offense, making himself available in the right spots at the right time or putting his head down and sprinting the lanes in transition. As the season progressed, we began to see his value off the bounce as a downhill threat where he could finish the job through contact or make the right read as a passer processing rotations. Defensively he was a versatile piece that could switch 1-4 and make things easier from a schematic perspective for his coaching staff. One of the better connectors to emerge in the DMV this season.

One of the biggest risers in this update was Phillips and it was due to the way he took advantage of the increased opportunity on a McNamara team that went through a bevy of injuries. As Phillips’ minutes increased, his role blossomed into a consistent starter who touched many categories on the box score. His scoring opportunities come within the flow of the offense, making himself available in the right spots at the right time or putting his head down and sprinting the lanes in transition. As the season progressed, we began to see his value off the bounce as a downhill threat where he could finish the job through contact or make the right read as a passer processing rotations. Defensively he was a versatile piece that could switch 1-4 and make things easier from a schematic perspective for his coaching staff. One of the better connectors to emerge in the DMV this season.