Julian Phillips, former Tennessee wing, reportedly makes NBA Draft decision

Julian Phillips has reportedly decided on his basketball future after the former Tennessee wing previously announced plans to enter the transfer portal and test the NBA Draft waters.

Phillips will keep his name in the NBA Draft, Jonathan Givony reported. 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.

NEWS: Julian Phillips, the No. 34 prospect in ESPN’s draft rankings, will keep his name in the 2023 NBA Draft, he told ESPN. Phillips has received positive feedback from NBA teams after a strong pre-draft process, causing him to forgo exploring the NCAA transfer portal. pic.twitter.com/EGnPVUZk8W

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 31, 2023

Keith Farner

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