Julian Phillips has reportedly decided to keep his name in the 2023 NBA Draft. The former Tennessee wing previously announced plans to enter the transfer portal but has decided test the NBA Draft waters.
Phillips received positive feedback that caused him to forgo plans to explore the transfer portal.
Phillips is a former 5-star recruit and a McDonald’s All-American who last season averaged 8.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 32 games with 25 starts. He shot 24% from the 3-point line.
Phillips scored in double figures 13 times and grabbed 10 or more rebounds 3 times. He led the Vols in rebounding 6 times, steals 4 times and scoring 2 times.