elite glass-cleaner and momentum big for Howard
Phillips stands out as a high-motor forward whose biggest value is rebounding, physicality, and hustle plays that don’t always show up in a box score. In the 2026 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers, he averaged 8.5 rebounds and 4.0 points in 17.7 minutes, including a 14-rebound outing against Australia, and ESPN described him as a bright spot because his impact went beyond scoring. That profile makes him a strong fit for teams needing energy, interior defense, and a relentless rebounder rather than a usage-heavy scorer.
