UCLA lands four-star forward Joe Philon out of Monteverde Academy
UCLA landed four-star recruit Joe Philon last week. Philon is a 6'8" power forward out of Monteverde Academy, putting up 11.4 points per game.
Now is a good time to look ahead toward next year’s UCLA Bruin men’s basketball team. After UCLA’s season ended with a loss to UConn on Sunday , but last week the Bruins landed four-star recruit Joe Philon. Philon attended Monteverde Academy, with the 6’8” forward putting up 11.
4 points per game, the third-highest total for the 21-6 Eagles. The 247 Sports Composite has Philon as the No. 10 power forward in the 2026 class and as the No.
56 player overall. Philon spoke to 247 Sports after his commitment and he’s looking forward to playing for Mick Cronin . "He gets his players going, and from the outside looking in, it might look a little rough, but I've seen him truly bond with his team, and they are like family," Philon said.
"Off the court, it's always. Even though he's a tough guy he's always going to care for all of his players. " NEWS: 4⭐️ Joe Philon has committed to UCLA, his agents @LifeSportsAgncy tell @Rivals .