![]() Sidelined guys during 2016–17 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team huddle, including Booth (right)
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No. 5 – Villanova Wildcats | |
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Position | Guard |
League | Big East Conference |
Personal information | |
Born |
Baltimore, Maryland |
December 31, 1995
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
Mount Saint Joseph (Baltimore, Maryland) |
College | Villanova (2014–present) |
Career highlights and awards | |
Phil Booth (born December 31, 1995) is a college basketball player for the Villanova Wildcats.
Booth played high school basketball at Mount Saint Joseph in Baltimore. While there, Booth was selected as the 2013-14 Baltimore Prep Player of the Year. He was also a first team All-Catholic league selection. Phil holds the record for most points at Mount Saint Joseph High School.
Booth entered Villanova as a freshman during the 2014-15 season. He immediately contributed to team, and at the end of the seasons was named the Philadelphia Big Five rookie of the year. He continued to contribute during the 2015-16 season as a sixth man. He scored a team high 20 points in the National Championship game victory over North Carolina. He hit two free throws with 35 seconds left in the game.