Phillips is one of those players that grabs your attention every time down the floor. His ability to space the court and knock down shots from the corner made defenses pay all weekend, but what really stands out is how smart and composed he plays. Defenders fly at him on closeouts and he makes them regret it with a smooth pump fake and strong attack to the rim. He doesn’t just settle for jumpers and mixes it up, plays aggressive and finishes through contact with confidence. Phillips continues to show growth in his offensive game and looks comfortable in big moments. As summer basketball rolls on, he’s definitely a name to keep a close eye on

A deep look showed Phillips impacting the game tremendously with his length and activity throughout the weekend, and he kept Box State Legacy competitive. He changes the game with athleticism and defensive versatility, and that stood out. He covers ground quickly, rotates well, and had multiple blocks and steals simply from timing and getting to the spots defensively that they needed him. What stood out most was his ability to switch across positions without things breaking down defensively. Offensively, he gets to spots easier than most and plays above the rim. He had a couple of highlight dunks on the break that got his team some energy. Once the scoring consistency catches up, there’s a lot to like with how his game translates.