former Nevada forward whose value was grit, size, and toughness
Richie Phillips was a 6-foot-7, 220-pound forward for Nevada whose college career was repeatedly derailed by lower-leg stress fractures and chronic pain, ultimately ending in 2009 after appearing in 48 career games.[2][4] In the 2007-08 season, he was a limited but usable frontcourt piece, averaging 1.0 point and 1.3 rebounds in 4 games, and his earlier profile pointed to a strong rebound-and-defense frame after averaging 14 points and 9 rebounds as a senior at Franklin High in Seattle.[8][10][12] The big takeaway: he looked like a rugged, physical fit, but health issues heavily capped his production and availability.[2][11]
