Marquette freshman Michael Phillips II brings spacing, length, and a clear upside swing
In the 2025-26 season, Michael Phillips II was a reserve forward for Marquette who played 28 games, averaging 2.1 points and 1.3 rebounds in 7.9 minutes while shooting 32.2% overall and 37.0% from three. His biggest differentiator is that his offense is already perimeter-friendly — 17 of his 19 made field goals were threes — while Marquette notes he can contribute in short bursts, including a nine-point outburst on 3-of-3 shooting from deep early in the season. He looks like a fit for a team that values floor spacing, size, and patience with a developmental role player.
