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    Julian Phillips Released from NLI



    We likely came in second for his services when he made his decision in the fall, and is a very impressive looking player. Would be a star here.
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    He’s a nice fit for what we’re trying to do. But not sure if we have the rides available.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Chase in Arizona View Post
      He’s a nice fit for what we’re trying to do. But not sure if we have the rides available.
      Is he the type of player that you need to make room for if he wants to come?

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      • #4
        I don't think AE does that kind of thing, but if he did, yes, I think Julian has potential to take us to next step sooner than Vince or Tre would. He's a craft scorer with some length and the frame to put on some weight and become even more of a force on both ends.

        Having said that, I assume that Mobley will go pro because he turns 23 this year or someone will transfer in search of more playing time. I could be wrong though.

        Here's a YouTube video of some of his highlights-
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5Xp8P830Gg

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        • #5
          Originally posted by TrojanRecruit View Post
          I don't think AE does that kind of thing, but if he did, yes, I think Julian has potential to take us to next step sooner than Vince or Tre would. He's a craft scorer with some length and the frame to put on some weight and become even more of a force on both ends.

          Having said that, I assume that Mobley will go pro because he turns 23 this year or someone will transfer in search of more playing time. I could be wrong though.

          Here's a YouTube video of some of his highlights-
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5Xp8P830Gg
          I would keep Vince and Trey but there are some guys on the roster that can be encouraged to move on.
          Last edited by TroyD; 03-18-2022, 01:12 PM.

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          • #6
            A MASSIVE roster overhaul is needed after this season.

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            • #7
              Phillips seems like Peyton Watson 2.0 to me. He has the perfect NBA body and athleticism but needs to develop the skills that would make him an effective college player. It sounds like he still can’t shoot which means he will not be able to spread the floor. Given our love for two big lineups, the paint will be clogged and it will be much harder for him to use his athleticism driving. So he will likely hurt the team while on the floor but still will get consistent minutes as the staff feels compelled to play a five-star.

              If he is only on the team for a year taking him doesn’t seem worth it to me. The only benefit would be listing him as an NBA draft pick from USC.

              I don’t follow recruiting very closely so I might not be evaluating him correctly.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Btif View Post
                Phillips seems like Peyton Watson 2.0 to me. He has the perfect NBA body and athleticism but needs to develop the skills that would make him an effective college player. It sounds like he still can’t shoot which means he will not be able to spread the floor. Given our love for two big lineups, the paint will be clogged and it will be much harder for him to use his athleticism driving. So he will likely hurt the team while on the floor but still will get consistent minutes as the staff feels compelled to play a five-star.

                If he is only on the team for a year taking him doesn’t seem worth it to me. The only benefit would be listing him as an NBA draft pick from USC.

                I don’t follow recruiting very closely so I might not be evaluating him correctly.
                Lotta good points here. I think he’s worth if if you’re willing to go small and play him at the 4. If you’re playing him at the 3, I’d rather have Drew Peterson

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Btif View Post
                  Phillips seems like Peyton Watson 2.0 to me. He has the perfect NBA body and athleticism but needs to develop the skills that would make him an effective college player. It sounds like he still can’t shoot which means he will not be able to spread the floor. Given our love for two big lineups, the paint will be clogged and it will be much harder for him to use his athleticism driving. So he will likely hurt the team while on the floor but still will get consistent minutes as the staff feels compelled to play a five-star.
                  This in general is a very valid point, and Nick and I have discussed on our podcast about the Ziaire Williams / BJ Boston / Peyton Watson phenomenon of a guy with a great NBA body who is almost a lock to get drafted even though he’s not really a positive on the court at the college level.

                  In fairness of Phillips, he is a good shooter.... and he does have the size to be a small college 4. But I’m not sure about his toughness or motor to be a starting 4 in college right now.

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