Eddie Lee Phillips (born September 29, 1961) is an American former professional

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player who played briefly in the

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(NBA). At a height of 6'7", he played at the

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position.

College career

Born in

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, Phillips was a graduate of the

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, where he played

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with the Crimson Tide. He averaged 16.4 points and 9.9 rebounds per game, during his college basketball career.

Professional career

Philipps was drafted by the

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in the

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, with the number 21 pick overall, but he played in only one season in the

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, averaging 3.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game, in 48 games played. He later starred in professional leagues in Italy, Spain, and Israel.

References

External links

Eddie Phillips
at Basketball-Reference.com
Italian League Profile

Spanish League Profile
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