Tennessee's streak of falling short of Final Four continues as shooting woes prove insurmountable
Tennessee never saw the NCAA Midwest Region final against Houston unfolding the way it didMARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CADE PHILLIPS
4.8 PPG •
3.4 RPG •
0.6 APG
4.8 PPG
3.4 RPG
0.6 APG
Career-high 15 points Phillips contributed 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-6 FT), four rebounds and three blocks in 23 minutes during Saturday's 75-65 win over South Carolina.
Impact Phillips' 15 points were a career best for the sophomore, and they came out of nowhere. He hadn't played 20 minutes since Feb. 8, and he hadn't even taken as many as eight shots all season. Still, his 6-of-8 shooting from the field was instrumental in helping the Volunteers hang on against a surprisingly feisty Gamecocks squad.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Lanier scores 23 to lead No. 4 Tennessee to 75-65 win over South Carolina
Chaz Lanier scored 23 points to lead No. 4 Tennessee to a 75-65 victory over South CarolinaMARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Role slowly expanding Phillips posted five points (1-2 FG, 3-4 FT) and three rebounds over 12 minutes during Tuesday's 75-64 loss to Kentucky.
Impact Phillips has enjoyed a more involved sophomore season in Knoxville. Though his minutes have slightly decreased since the new calendar year (down from 17.5 to 13.2) he remains a reliable bench option for the Vols. In the loss to Kentucky, he made the most of his 12 minutes, managing to get to the charity stripe four times and pulling down three rebounds.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Available at Texas Phillips (shoulder) is available for Saturday's outing at Texas, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
Impact Phillips has not missed any full games due to his left shoulder problem yet this season, but he logged just three minutes due to the injury in the Volunteers' 30-point blowout loss to Florida this past Tuesday. The 6-foot-9 sophomore may still be held to a lower minute-count, but his available status does mean he should at least be able to get out on the court against the Longhorns.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Florida Phillips (shoulder) is available for Tuesday's game against the Gators, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.
Impact Phillips will not miss any time after suffering a shoulder injury against Arkansas on Saturday. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has averaged 6.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.9 blocks across 14 outings this season (17.1 minutes per game).
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Phillips (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Tennessee's game against Florida.
Impact The sophomore is in danger of missing his first game this season. Phillips averages 6.5 points and 4.4 rebounds. He's been a rotational part of Tennessee's front court.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
PHOTOS: Vols hoops Wednesday practice, Part Two The Tennessee basketball team continued preseason work with a Wednesday afternoon practice at Food City Center. Come check out some of the a...
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
PHOTOS: Vols hoops Wednesday practice The Tennessee basketball team continued preseason work with a Wednesday afternoon practice at Food City Center. Come check out some of the a...
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
