Curtis Phillips Jr. named to All-OVC Second Team
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech senior forward Curtis Phillips Jr. took home his first career Ohio Valley Conference end-of-year honors Tuesday afternoon, earning a place on the All-OVC Second Team as announced by the league.
By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech senior forward Curtis Phillips Jr. took home his first career Ohio Valley Conference end-of-year honors Tuesday afternoon, earning a place on the All-OVC Second Team as announced by the league.
Phillips led the Golden Eagles in scoring this season, averaging 14.6 points per game in 31 games. He also hauled in 5.2 rebounds per game - ranking second on the team - and tallied 57 steals to rank second in the league. His 59 3-pointers led the team as well.
In league play, the forward turned things up a notch, averaging 16.0 points and 5.9 rebounds. He rounded up 33 steals in the 18 games while dishing out 44 assists and blocking 10 shots.
Here's a look at all of the end-of-year honors announced by the OVC Tuesday:
2017-18 All-OVC Men's Basketball Teams and Award Winners
OVC Player of the Year: Jonathan Stark, Murray State
OVC Defensive Player of the Year: Christian Mekowulu, Tennessee State
OVC Freshman of the Year: Terry Taylor, Austin Peay
OVC Coach of the Year: Matt Figger, Austin Peay
ALL-OVC FIRST TEAM
Jonathan Stark, Murray State
Dylan Windler, Belmont
Averyl Ugba, Austin Peay
Denzel Mahoney, Southeast Missouri
Terry Taylor, Austin Peay
Amanze Egekeze, Belmont
Nick Mayo, Eastern Kentucky
Terrell Miller, Murray State
Austin Luke, Belmont
Ja Morant, Murray State
ALL-OVC SECOND TEAM
Christian Mekowulu, Tennessee State
Curtis Phillips, Jr., Tennessee Tech
Jalen Henry, SIUE
Malcolm Drumwright, Jacksonville State
Montell Goodwin, Eastern Illinois
ALL-NEWCOMER TEAM
Averyl Ugba, Austin Peay
Terry Taylor, Austin Peay
Ja Morant, Murray State
Ledarrius Brewer, Southeast Missouri
Jason Burnell, Jacksonville State
Mack Smith, Eastern Illinois
Photo by Tony Marable
