Julian Phillips was named Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week Monday.
Phillips averaged 14.0 points and 7.5 rebounds in the Vols’ victories against Mississippi State and LSU.
Phillips recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds (five offensive) at Mississippi State.
He totaled 10 points and four rebounds at LSU.
Phillips is averaging 9.7 points and 5.4 rebounds in seven SEC games this season.
The latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll was released Monday.
The Vols are ranked No. 4 ahead of hosting Georgia (Wednesday) and Texas (Saturday).
The entire poll can be viewed here.
ESPN’s “College GameDay” pregame show will broadcast live at Tennessee ahead of the Texas matchup. The show will air from 11 a.m.-noon EST.
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