Labaron Philon Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

Catchings scores career-high 32 points, Georgia ends No. 16 Alabama's winning streak 98-88

Kanon Catchings scored a career-high 32 points and Georgia ended No. 16 Alabama’s eight-game winning streak with a 98-88 victory

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Scores team-high 26 Philon registered 26 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 98-88 loss to Georgia.

Impact After coming off the bench in the win over Tennessee on Saturday, Philon returned to the starting lineup. He played his usual complement minutes and equaled his season high in 3-pointers. Against SEC competition, Philon is averaging 21.3 points on 47.3 percent from the field and 4.2 assists. The Crimson Tide closes the regular season against Auburn. Philon had 25 points, five rebounds and six assists in the Feb. 7 over the Tigers.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 17 Alabama visits Georgia following Wrightsell's 25-point game

No. 17 Alabama visits the Georgia Bulldogs after Latrell Wrightsell Jr. scored 25 points in the Crimson Tide's 71-69 victory against the Tennessee Volunteers

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Nails go-ahead bucket against Vols Philon produced 23 points (9-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound and two assists in 28 minutes during Saturday's 71-69 win over Tennessee.

Impact After missing Wednesday's game against Mississippi State with an undisclosed injury, Philon came off the bench here for the first time all season, but he ended up seeing a relatively typical workload. He was second on the team with 23 points and even hit the go-ahead jumper with 22.8 seconds remaining to cap off Alabama's comeback (they were down a dozen at half). It appears Philon should be good to resume his regular role when Alabama heads to Georgia on Tuesday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

The Vols 'gave' Alabama Basketball nothing, the Crimson Tide 'took' a win away from Tennessee On Saturday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide led for 24 seconds in Thompson-Boling Arena. To the surprise of no one in Tennessee's Arena, Lab...

3 DAYS AGO • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Philon's late jumper leads No. 17 Alabama over No. 22 Tennessee 71-69

Labaron Philon Jr. hit a jumper with 22.8 seconds left to lead No. 17 Alabama to a 71-69 win over No. 22 Tennessee

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Philon (undisclosed) is not on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with Tennessee.

Impact Philon will be back in action after missing the Crimson Tide's last game against Mississippi State on Wednesday. Through 26 games, Philon is averaging 21.3 points, third-most in the SEC, across 30.2 minutes.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Probable to play Saturday Philon (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game at Tennessee.

Impact Philon didn't play the midweek matchup against Mississippi State, but the probable tag suggests the star freshman should suit up this weekend. Philon has been outstanding for Alabama this season, averaging 21.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Amari Allen scores 23 points to lead No. 17 Alabama to 100-75 win over Mississippi State

Amari Allen scored 23 points, Latrell Wrightsell Jr. added 18, and No. 17 Alabama cruised to a 100-75 win over Mississippi State

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Downgraded to out Philon (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game against Mississippi State.

Impact Philon was initially listed as doubtful to play Wednesday, but in the end, he won't be suiting up. Not having him is a huge blow for Bama, as the star sophomore is averaging 21.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game. His next chance to play will come against Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 28.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Wednesday Philon (undisclosed) is unlikely to play Wednesday against Mississippi State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Even though Philon hasn't been ruled out yet, his absence could be an issue for Alabama given his scoring prowess. The standout sophomore is averaging 21.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Philon (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Mississippi State.

Impact Philon has been banged up lately, and after being limited to 24 minutes in the Crimson Tide's most recent game, Philon's at risk of missing Wednesday's contest. The standout sophomore is averaging 21.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He's missed just one game this season.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

No. 17 Alabama faces Mississippi State, looks for 7th straight victory

No. 17 Alabama faces Mississippi State looking to continue its six-game win streak

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Aden Holloway stepped up against LSU with Labaron Philon ailing: 'he ran the team' There aren't many teams in college basketball that could have their star guard ailing and still produce 90 points and a road win without mis...

FEBRUARY 22 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Limited in win Philon closed Saturday's 90-83 victory over LSU with eight points (2-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal in 24 minutes. Coach Nate Oats said that the st...

Impact Philon was deemed probable before the game with an injury, but was limited to single-digit scoring for the first time this season. The sophomore guard missed the majority of the second half of a Jan. 7 loss to Vanderbilt, but had played at least 30 minutes in every game since. Oats said that Philon did not practice on Friday. Keep an eye on his status for Wednesday's game against Mississippi State. Philon had 32 points in the Jan. 13 win over the Bulldogs.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Available at LSU Philon (undisclosed) is available in Baton Rouge on Saturday.

Impact Philon was listed as probable for the Crimson Tide, and indeed, the star guard is available against LSU. That's expected, but still enormous for Alabama, as he averages 21.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. LSU Philon (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against LSU.

Impact The nature of the injury is uncertain, but Philon should still play since he's carrying a probable tag. Not having Philon available would be a huge blow for Alabama, as the sophomore star is averaging 21.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game this season.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Aiden Sherrell delivered for Alabama vs. Arkansas despite career-high workload He may not be Alabama's best player; that distinction goes to Labaron Philon. But there might not be a more important player for the Crimson...

FEBRUARY 19 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Goes off for 35 points, seven dimes Philon closed with a career-high 35 points (11-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 10-13 FT), two rebounds and seven assists in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 117-115 2OT victory over Arkansas.

Impact Philon may have lost the scoring duel to Darius Acuff (who had 49 points), but Alabama won the war. In his last 10 games, the 6-4 sophomore has averaged 22.7 points on 47.3 percent from the field, 3.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists. The Tide have won eight of those games. Alabama plays at LSU on Saturday. Philon had 11 points in the win over the Tigers last season.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

No. 25 Alabama survives Darius Acuff's huge night and beats No. 20 Arkansas 117-115 in 2OT

Houston Mallette hit a 3-pointer with 51 seconds remaining in the second overtime and No. 25 Alabama survived one of the best single-game performances of the season to edge 20th-ra...

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

No. 20 Arkansas visits No. 25 Alabama after Acuff's 31-point game

No. 20 Arkansas faces the No. 25 Alabama Crimson Tide after Darius Acuff Jr. scored 31 points in the Razorbacks' 88-75 win against the Auburn Tigers

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Holloway paces Alabama's balanced attack in 89-75 win over South Carolina

Aden Holloway scored 20 points and Alabama maintained control most of the way and beat South Carolina 89-75

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Alabama plays South Carolina after Wrightsell's 21-point game

Alabama hosts the South Carolina Gamecocks after Latrell Wrightsell Jr. scored 21 points in Alabama's 93-74 victory against the Ole Miss Rebels

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Latrell Wrightsell Jr. hits 7 3-pointers, scores 21 as Alabama beats Ole Miss 93-74

Latrell Wrightsell Jr. tied his career high with seven 3-pointers and finished with 21 points, Labaron Philon scored 18, and Alabama overcame a cold-shooting start to beat Mississi...

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Alabama visits Ole Miss after Philon's 25-point game

Alabama visits the Ole Miss Rebels after Labaron Philon scored 25 points in the Crimson Tide's 96-92 win over the Auburn Tigers

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

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