Josh Phillips ELAC: A Rising Star in College Basketball

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Josh Phillips is a talented forward who played for the East Los Angeles Community College (ELAC) Huskies from 2020 to 2022. He was featured in the Netflix documentary series ‘Last Chance U: Basketball’, which followed the ELAC team as they competed for the state championship under coach John Mosley.

Early Life and High School Career

Josh Phillips was born in Pasadena, California, and grew up in Huntington Beach. He attended Edison High School, where he led his team to several victories and earned many accolades. He averaged 14.8 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game in his senior year, and was named to the All-Sunset League First Team and the All-CIF Southern Section Division 2A Second Team.

University of Portland

After graduating from high school, Phillips joined the University of Portland with a major in Psychology. He played for the Pilots in the 2018-19 season, appearing in 28 games and averaging 1.4 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. He also had a career-high 10 points and seven rebounds against San Jose State.

East Los Angeles Community College

Phillips transferred to ELAC in 2020, hoping to improve his skills and get more exposure. He played for the Huskies for two seasons, becoming one of the most promising players on the roster. He was known for his athleticism, versatility, and defensive prowess. He helped the Huskies win 29 games in a row and reach the state semifinals in 2020, before the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also played a key role in the Huskies’ 23-1 record and state quarterfinal appearance in 2021. He averaged 3.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in his sophomore year, and had a season-high 10 points against LA Trade Tech.

Grambling State University

In April 2021, Phillips announced that he had committed to play for the Grambling State Tigers, a Division I program in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). He joined his former ELAC teammate Deshaun Highler, who also signed with the Tigers. Phillips said that he chose Grambling State because of the coaching staff, the culture, and the opportunity to play at a higher level. He also said that he was excited to be part of a historically black college and university (HBCU), and to learn more about his heritage.

Phillips is expected to make an immediate impact for the Tigers, who finished 12-12 overall and 9-6 in the SWAC in the 2020-21 season. He will bring his experience, energy, and passion to the team, and hopes to achieve his dream of playing in the NBA someday.

According to The Cinemaholic, Phillips is currently 23 years old and stands at 6 feet 9 inches tall. He wears the number 35 jersey for the Tigers. He is also active on social media, where he posts updates on his basketball journey and personal life. He has over 13,000 followers on Instagram and over 1,000 followers on Twitter.

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