7-foot junior forward Shawn Phillips Jr. has entered the transfer portal. The forward played in 31 games and started 12 of them in his second season with Arizona State last year. The 20-year-old recorded an average of 5.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks across 18 minutes per game. He also recorded a pair of double-doubles as he became a key player for the Sun Devils.
The forward enjoyed some big games towards the end of the season, including 11 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocks in Arizona State’s loss to Kansas State in the Big 12 Tournament. Philips Jr. has been with the Sun Devils for two seasons after transferring from LSU in 2023. The 20-year-old still has one year of eligibility remaining,g but he has now decided to enter the transfer portal.
The Sun Devils have already lost three rotation players to the transfer portal, and now Phillips Jr. joins star freshman Jayden Quaintance, freshman shooting guard Joson Sanon, and 6-foot-8 redshirt freshman Brandon Gardner in the portal.
From Fringes to Key Player
The big forward began his college career at LSU. However, he saw limited action as a freshman as he was constantly overlooked. Despite his limited game time, Phillips Jr. averaged 1.4 points and 2.2 rebounds per game before transferring to Arizona State.
Philips Jr. wasted no time establishing himself as a key player for the Sun Devils. While the forward has not exactly posted incredible numbers, he has put in several solid and consistent performances to generate significant interest from top programs. Below is the complete list of the programs interested in the 7-foot Junior.
Complete List of Programs Interested in Philips Jr.
According to multiple reports, many teams want to bring the 20-year-old on board. These programs have reportedly made contact with the junior forward:
FAU
Ole Miss
Miss St.
Santa Clara
Duquesne
Cincinnati
Iowa
Minnesota
TCU
Oklahoma State
Florida State
South Carolina
USF
Fresno St.
Maryland
Conclusion: Where Is Phillips Jr. Most Likely Destination?
It is currently unclear where the 20-year-old will choose his next program. The forward has yet to make his choice and is still listening to offers from the programs. He is expected to carefully consider his options before deciding on his next program.
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However, programs like Minnesota, Oklahoma State, and South Carolina are likely to be at the top of his picks.
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