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Julian Phillips came into the 2022-23 NCAA season as a highly touted prospect. He was previously ranked 13th in the nation by ESPN when it came to high school basketball players.
NBA scouts were intrigued when Phillips made the decision to play for the Tennessee Volunteers. At 6'8", Phillips has an intriguing combination of a two-way upside. He's shown flashes of being a fascinating prospect for the NBA level. Phillips has the skills to be one of the top freshmen in the SEC this year.
The Tennesee Volunteers have been one of the top teams in the country this season. When their talented freshman is rolling, Tennessee has been difficult to stop.
Tennessee Volunteers freshman Julian Phillips heating up in NCAA
The raw upside of Tennessee Volunteers freshman wing Julian Phillips has gotten the attention of NBA scouts. If Phillips can become a more consistent player, he's going to have plenty of fans in NBA front offices.
So far this season, Phillips has had his fair share of impressive performances. He's currently averaging 10.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. While Phillips has had some strong outings, his efficiency from the field has struggled. He's shooting just 35.0% from the field and 17.4% from 3-point range.
The outside shot was expected to be a work in progress coming into the season. Phillips has encouraging form from the outside but will require time to get his consistency down.
He's shown that he can be a consistent player throughout the year. During a five-game stretch earlier this season, Phillips was averaging 15.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. During that same span, Phillips was shooting 42.9% from the field and 36.4% from three.
If Phillips can showcase a more consistent ability to be efficient, he can see his stock heat up in NBA draft circles. NBA teams are always looking for talented wings with untapped potential. That's just what Phillips can offer when it comes to his basketball ability moving forward.
