Here's why Labaron Philon withdrawing from the NBA Draft and returning to Alabama basketball's roster for the 2025-26 season is a huge deal for Nate Oats and company.

Labaron Philon spent his freshman season with Alabama men's basketball and was named to the All-SEC freshman team in 2024-25.

Alabama freshman guard Labaron Philon scored 21 points to lead the Crimson Tide to a 99-70 win over Kentucky in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. Philon also had four assists and three steals in ...

Labaron Philon's surprise return to Alabama basketball gives the Crimson Tide a full 12-man roster for the 2025–26 season — and a major boost in the backcourt. Six of those Crimson Tide ...

Alabama basketball players Aden Holloway and Labaron Philon recently discussed their experiences as freshmen on the "New Wave" podcast. Philon, a former Mr. Basketball in Alabama, highlighted the ...

Alabama men's basketball guard Labaron Philon announced on April 14 that he would declare for the 2025 NBA Draft after an impressive freshman campaign. The Mobile, ...

Alabama added Philon soon after, and the 4-star point guard and top-35 overall recruit elevated the Crimson Tide's already-elite recruiting class all the way to No. 2 in the country, cementing it ...

2024 recruit Labaron Philon, who has Alabama and Auburn offers, and Baker boys basketball were upset after losing to J. Clemens in AHSAA Final Four.

Alabama basketball fans were left stunned when the news dropped that Labaron Philon would be returning to Tuscaloosa for a second season.. With only 28 minutes to the withdrawal deadline for the ...

More: 13 players to withdraw from 2025 NBA Draft and return to NCAA, including Labaron Philon Philon did not participate in five-on-five scrimmages at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. He measured 6' 2. ...

College basketball rankings: Labaron Philon's withdrawal from NBA Draft vaults Alabama in Top 25 And 1 Philon's return is a pleasant surprise for Alabama after he seemed destined to remain in the ...

Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) reacts on the bench late in the second half of their Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinal victory against Kentucky at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville ...