elite motor, two-way upside, and a pro-ready frame
In the 2022-23 season at Tennessee, Julian Phillips was a high-upside freshman forward who started 25 of 32 games and averaged 8.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 0.5 blocks in 24.1 minutes per game. He stood out for his length, defensive anticipation, high motor, and free-throw touch, while his perimeter shooting and overall strength were still works in progress. If you want a wing with real defensive juice and long-term upside, he was a fun fit; if you needed an immediate polished scorer, the fit was less seamless.
