He helped coach Tulsa to a win in the 2001 National Invitation Tournament before being promoted to head coach .
Bill Self brought him onto his staff at Tulsa in his first season , and Phillips remained after Self left for the University of Illinois .
Phillips helped coach Tulsa to a win in the 2001 National Invitation Tournament before being promoted to head coach .
Bill Self brought him onto his staff at Tulsa in his first season , and Phillips remained after Self left for the University of Illinois .