Labaron Philon Jr. NBA mock draft projection: Where Alabama star is expected to land
Here's where Alabama Guard Labaron Philon Jr. is projected to land in USA TODAY's latest 2026 NBA mock draft
March Madness is underway and today's college stars have a chance to cement themselves in this summer's NBA draft class. The 2026 draft is expected to take place in late June. In USA TODAY's latest mock draft, Alabama's Labaron Philon Jr.
is expected to go in the first round. Here's how USA TODAY currently projects the guard's draft night will play out. Labaron Philon Jr.
2026 NBA Draft prediction: Pick No. 12 overall, Golden State Warriors All picks based on Tankathon lottery projection Kalbrosky's Analysis: The Warriors could still use more reliable players in the backcourt and could find a fairly compelling player in Alabama sophomore Labaron Philon. Even though the All-SEC guard is not playing at 100 percent due to injury issues, he is still playing well.
The guard is now averaging 21. 5 points per game and has improved his 3-point shooting from 31. 5 percent as a freshman to 38.