DETROIT – Rashad Phillips, University of Detroit Mercy's all-time leading scorer, will be honored prior to the opening tip of the 2010-11 home schedule, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. against Indiana Tech.  The hometown standout will have his jersey adorned in the Calihan Hall rafters, joining other Titan greats such as Bob Calihan, Dave DeBusschere, John Long and Terry Tyler.  In honor of Rashad's work with kids in the Detroit area, all children under 18 will be admitted FREE to the doubleheader with the Titan women taking on Western Michigan at 5:00 p.m.  One paid adult ticket will grant free entrance for as many children in that party for this game.  

Phillips was a three-year starter for a resurgent Titan squad that went 95-36 in his four seasons on campus.  That record included two NCAA tournament appearances and an NIT Final Four berth in his senior campaign.  NCAA tournament wins over St. John's (1998) and UCLA (1999) were the highlights of a career that was accentuated with a Midwest Collegiate Conference tournament title in 1999.

The 5-foot-10 Phillips racked-up an impressive 2,319 points in a UDM uniform, just the second Titan player to eclipse the 2,000-point plateau.  He is the school's career leader in points, three-pointers (348) and free throws (541) and is second in steals (190).  He was a two-time League Player of the Year (2000, 01) and received the 2001 Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as the leading player in the nation standing six-feet-tall and under.

The festivities on Nov. 19 will feature a pre-game ceremony to honor Phillips' accomplishments, both on the hardwood and in the community.  His jersey will be honored by being hung from the rafters in Calihan Hall and he will officially pass the No. 3 to current team member freshman Ray McCallum during a pre-game ceremony.

Phillips created Skills Unlimited, a basketball program that develops and enhances basketball skill levels in today's youth by providing individual and small group training sessions to youth, ages five and up.  He also has free camps in the summer in the city.

Titan Club members are invited to a reception in the Titan Club Room at Calihan Hall from 6-7 p.m.  For ticket information, visit www.detroittitans.com/tix or call 313-993-1700.