Feb. 6, 2001
Fairfield, Conn. -- Darren Phillip, who led the nation in rebounding last season, received a berth on the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference 20th Anniversary team. Phillip joined 19 other players on the team, as the a group was chosen by a special committee comprised of former and current MAAC coaches and administrators.
Phillip played forward/center for the Stags for four seasons, ending with the 1999-2000 campaign. He finished his career with 1,218 points and grabbed 868 rebounds. Phillip gained national recogintion last season, when he led all Divisions in rebounding with a 14.0 average. The forward owns the top two single-game rebounding efforts in MAAC history, including a conference record 25 versus Marist during the 1999-2000 season. He also was tops in Division I with 24 double-doubles, including 19 straight to end the season. Phillip established a school record last year, collecting 405 caroms.
Phillip is currently playing professional basketball in Spain. For further information regarding the MAAC 20th anniversary team, please go to the MAAC web page at www.maacsports.com.
