Erin Phillips

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Erin Victoria Phillips (born May 19, 1985) is an Australian professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she currently plays for the Connecticut Sun in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Contents 1 Personal 2 College years 3 WNBA career 4 International career 5 Vital statistics 6 External links

[edit] Personal

Phillips is the daughter of Greg Phillips, a longtime Australian Rules football star. She did not begin to play the game of basketball until she was 13.

She is the girlfriend of Adelaide Crows ruckman Ivan Maric.

[edit] College years

Phillips attended college in Australia.

[edit] WNBA career

Phillips was selected 21st overall in the 2nd round of the 2005 WNBA Draft by the Connecticut Sun. She chose to remain in Australia for a year before joining the Sun in 2006.

[edit] International career

At age 19, Phillips made the Australian basketball national team. She wanted to become Australia’s first-ever female AFL player. Though she settled for basketball, since a women's basketball league was already established in the U.S and it was not politically possible for her to represent her country in Australian football.

[edit] Vital statistics

• Position: Guard
• Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
• Team(s): Connecticut Sun

[edit] External links

• WNBA Player Profile
• WNBA Article: "Get to know Erin Phillips"
• May 21, 2006, Sydney Morning Herald article
• Phillips football to basketball