Michael Phillips (born 2002) is a Filipino basketball player who last played for the De La Salle Green Archers in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines.
Mike Phillips was born in 2002, and grew up in Florida in the United States. He attended Creekside High School. He moved to the Philippines in 2019 to attend the De La Salle University pursuing a degree in marketing management.
Phillips played 19 games for the Creekside Knights, averaging 12.9 points, 11.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.4 blocks.
Phillips played for the De La Salle Green Archers in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and was known by the moniker "Motor Mike". He debuted in Season 84 in 2022. He was named to the UAAP Mythical Team for that season. He later helped his school win two UAAP men's basketball championships in Season 86 (2023) and Seasons 88 (2025). He was also named Finals MVP in Season 88.
He also led La Salle in the 2025 World University Basketball Series in Japan.
Phillips has publicly expressed his availability to play for the Philippine national team as early as 2022. However he reportedly was unable to obtain a Philippine passport by age 16 rendering him a restricted or "naturalized" player under FIBA eligibility rules. He played for the Philippine national team which won the gold medal at the men's basketball tournament of the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia. In February 2026, FIBA has reclassified Phillips as a local or unrestricted player.
Phillips traces his Filipino heritage from his grandmother Carmelita Colina who hails from Cebu City. He is also vocal about his Christian faith which guides his basketball career. Despite being born abroad, he is noted for his fluency in speaking the Filipino language. His older brothers Benjamin and Isaiah are also basketball players and have also suited up for the Green Archers.