Labaron Philon Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

Goes bananas in second half Philon finished with 24 points (9-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 90-86 victory over Illinois.

Impact Philon helped the Tide hold on for the win with 10 points in the last three minutes of the game. The 6-4 sophomore bounced back from an 11-point performance in the loss to Purdue last Thursday. He has scored at least 22 points in the other three games. The brutal Alabama schedule continues on Monday against Gonzaga. Philon is averaging 20.5 points and 5.8 assists.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doles out seven assists Philon had 11 points (5-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals over 28 minutes during Thursday's 87-80 loss to Purdue.

Impact After scoring a combined 47 points in the first two games of the season, Philon was held to less than half of his previous average. He found ways to contribute by setting up teammates and having active hands on defense, but it wasn't quite enough to push the Tide to what would have been a second straight big win. Credit coach Nate Oats for scheduling Alabama tough. Up next is Illinois against whom Philon had 16 points, seven rebounds and nine assists in the early season tournament win last year.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philon leads No. 8 Alabama against No. 2 Purdue after 25-point performance

No. 8 Alabama hosts the No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers after Labaron Philon scored 25 points in Alabama's 103-96 victory over the St. John's Red Storm

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Top 25 roundup: No. 15 Alabama knocks off No. 5 St. John's in barnburner Labaron Philon Jr.produced another strong performance with 25 points, as No.15 Alabama took control late in the first half and withstood a c...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Alabama HC Nate Oats After Ranked Win Over St. John's at MSG: 'We've Got Mudita'

Labaron Philon scored 25 points, as No. 15 Alabama passed an early-season test with a ranked victory over No. 5 St. John’s.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Alabama HC Nate Oats After Ranked Win Over St. John's at MSG: 'We've Got Mudita'

No. 15 Alabama withstands comeback to top No. 5 St. John's Labaron Philon produced another strong performance with 25 points as No.15 Alabama took control late in the first half and withstood a comeb...

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Labaron Philon shines with 25 as Alabama knocks off St. John's It didn't take long for Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide to begin adding to the NCAA tournament resume on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • AL.COM

No. 15 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. No. 5 St. John's Red Storm Highlights | FOX College Hoops

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Leads Tide with 25 points Philon produced 25 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 103-96 victory over St. John's.

Impact Philon did not let up after scoring 22 points with eight assists in the opening win against North Dakota. He shared ball handling duties with the returning Aden Holloway and helped salt away the win with seven points in the final three minutes. Purdue awaits on Thursday. Philon had 18 points, five rebounds and four assists against the Boilermakers in a loss last November.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 15 Alabama plays No. 5 St. John's after Philon's 22-point outing

No. 15 Alabama visits the No. 5 St. John's Red Storm after Labaron Philon scored 22 points in Alabama's 91-62 win against the North Dakota Fightin' Hawks

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Labaron Philon scores 22 as No. 15 Alabama beats North Dakota 91-62 in season opener

Labaron Philon Jr. had 22 points and eight assists, Houston Mallette added 15 points and No. 15 Alabama opened the season with a 91-62 victory against North Dakota

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Alabama Guard Named to Naismith Player of the Year Award Watch List Crimson Tide sophomore Labaron Philon is one of 50 early candidates for this prestigious honor.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • SI.COM

Labaron Philon showed even in exhibition how good of a player he is Labaron Philon showed even in exhibition how good of a player he is putting up 28 points with four assists in the four-point win over Florid...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Leads Tide with 28 in exhibition Philon led Alabama with 28 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 9-10 FT) with four assists in the exhibition win over Florida State on Thursday.

Impact Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats had reported that Philon was "banged up" prior to the game, but the 6-4 sophomore guard looked in midseason form. He hit just 31.4 percent of his 3-pointers as a freshman, so it was good to see Philon show marksmanship from the perimeter. The guard should be ready for a big sophomore season and may think about the next level again after the season.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Labaron Philon 'More Vocal' in New Leadership Role During Florida State Win The Alabama guard withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft during the offseason for a variety of reasons, including the need to acquire leadership t...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • SI.COM

Labaron Philon Opens Up About Withdrawal From 2025 NBA Draft The Crimson Tide guard chose to return to Alabama as a sophomore at the last minute.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Banged up ahead of preseason games Head coach Nate Oats said at SEC media days that Philon is "banged up" and didn't practice Tuesday, Mike Rodak of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Philon is slated to step into a featured role with the Crimson Tide this season. However, he looks to be tending to a minor injury just a few weeks out from the regular season. Alabama faces Florida State in an exhibition match Thursday, at which point we should learn more about Philon's health. At this point, it doesn't look like his availability for Alabama's regular-season opener against North Dakota on Nov. 3 is in jeopardy.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Oats believes he struck gold with another Alabama freshman like Labaron Philon Nate Oats has proven himself as one of the nation's top recruiters. He has routinely landed elite players for Alabama basketball every recru...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Aligned to star Philon is aligned to be a star for Alabama's 2025-26 team, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Philon already showed signs of being a star during his 2024-25 season, for which he averaged 10.6 points, 3.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.1 three-pointers made in 37 games (29 starts). With the Tide having less experience on their side but Philon remaining as part of their core, he will be asked to carry the load for an Alabama team that expects to remain one of the NCAA's best. In that case, increasing the aforementioned rates should allow Philon to be one of the NCAA's best.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Where Labaron Philon Wants to Improve Ahead of Sophomore Campaign The Alabama guard shot 31.5 percent from deep last season.

JULY 22, 2025 • SUNHERALD.COM

Why Labaron Philon Returned to Alabama The Crimson Tide guard withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft in late May and is expected to be Alabama’s top scoring option as a sophomore.

JULY 22, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Labaron Philon reveals why he returned to Alabama and what he's working on Sometimes, the best moves you can make in the offseason are retaining the talent that you have, and not necessarily the talent you can bring...

JULY 22, 2025 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Alabama basketball starter, expected 2025-26 leader, lands in first 2026 NBA mock drafts Here's where sophomore Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon appears in the first 2026 NBA mock drafts by national media outlets.

JUNE 28, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Where Alabama Lands in Joe Lunardi's Third 2025-26 Bracketology Did the Crimson Tide move up in Lunardi’s updated offseason bracket following the return of Labaron Philon plus a couple of other recent add...

JUNE 24, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JUNE 12, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Philon leads No. 8 Alabama against No. 2 Purdue after 25-point performance

Alabama HC Nate Oats After Ranked Win Over St. John's at MSG: 'We've Got Mudita'

No. 15 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. No. 5 St. John's Red Storm Highlights | FOX College Hoops

No. 15 Alabama plays No. 5 St. John's after Philon's 22-point outing

Labaron Philon scores 22 as No. 15 Alabama beats North Dakota 91-62 in season opener