Alabama guard Labaron Philon reveals official NBA draft decision
Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. has officially revealed his decision as to if he will enter the 2026 NBA draft or return to Tuscaloosa next season.
After two phenomenal seasons in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon Jr. has officially declared for the 2026 NBA draft, doing so Tuesday afternoon via social media . The talented guard emerged as one of college basketball's top players this past season as a sophomore at Alabama , leading the Crimson Tide with an average of 22 points per game on 50.
1% shooting from the field, as well as 39. 9% from three. A First Team All-SEC selection, Philon also averaged 3.
5 rebounds, five assists, and 1. 2 steals per game. This stellar season came a year after Philon averaged 10.
6 points per game for the Crimson Tide as a freshman, with the talented guard also declaring for the NBA draft last offseason. Philon opted-to return to Alabama for the 2025-26 season though in hopes of improving his draft stock, something he certainly did as a sophomore. As a result, Philon is now set to be selected highly in the upcoming 2026 NBA draft, with USA TODAY Sports' Bryan Kalbrosky recently mocking the Alabama in the back-half of the lottery.