Top 10 Houston Cougars basketball players of all time

8. Gary Phillips (1958-61)

The first standout player in the Coach Guy V. Lewis era, Phillips led the Cougars to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1961. He also led the team in scoring in his junior and senior years and was named a first-team All-American in 1961. Phillips finished his career with 1,452 points and 464 rebounds in just three seasons and was the first Cougar to be a top-10 NBA draft pick, selected ninth overall in 1961 by the Boston Celtics. 

Happy birthday Gary “the Ghost” Phillips! #Celtics pic.twitter.com/AiIx4s7MOu

— Honest☘️Larry (@HonestLarry1) December 7, 2021