Tennessee power forward Cade Phillips is available and off the SEC injury report as the Vols prepare to face Florida on Tuesday night in Gainesville.
Phillips was questionable for the top 10 tilt with a left shoulder injury that he suffered in Tennessee’s win over Arkansas on Saturday afternoon.
The sophomore power forward was a very limited participant in Tennessee’s practice on Monday. He mostly worked off to the side but did some brief five-on-five work at the end of practice when they were going through scouting action at 50% speed.
Phillips is the first big man off the bench for top-ranked Tennessee and has been one of its most improved players this season. He’s averaging 6.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and a block in 17.1 minutes per game so far this season.
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Having Phillips available is a huge boost for top-ranked Tennessee’s chances at Florida on Tuesday night. The Gators are one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the country and Phillips is one of Tennessee’s best rebounders. His 15.8 offensive rebound rate is the best on Tennessee’s roster and his 13.9 defensive rebound rate ranks third.
Tennessee is also thin in the front court due to sophomore center JP Estrella’s season-ending foot injury. Felix Okpara, Igor Milicic and Phillips are the only true big men on the Vols’ roster.
No. 8 Florida is 2.5-point favorites against No. 1 Tennessee according to the FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under is set at 149.5. KenPom predicts Tennessee to earn a 74-73 win.
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Tipoff between Tennessee and Florida is at 7 p.m. ET at the Stephen O’Connell Center in Gainesville. Karl Ravech and Jimmy Dykes are on the call for ESPN2.
