Julian Phillips is one of the top players in the 2022 basketball recruiting class. On Thursday, the 5-star forward announced his college commitment.

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Phillips, a native of Branson, Missouri, had a final 7 of Auburn, USC, Tennessee, Florida State, South Carolina, the G League and Overtime Elite.

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Tennessee sportsbooks are live in the Volunteer state since November 1, 2020. Tennessee was the first SEC state to legalize sports betting.

On Thursday on CBS Sports HQ, Phillips announced he’d be heading to Rocky Top this coming season, citing his great relationship with coach Rick Barnes.

Per the 247Sports composite rankings, Phillips is the No. 12 overall recruit in the class of 2022, the No. 4 small forward and the No. 1 recruit from the state of Missouri.

The Volunteers now have 2 players in their 2022 recruiting class, which currently ranks No. 36 in the nation and No. 8 in the SEC, per 247Sports.