Overview
- Alabama’s season ended Friday with a 90–77 Sweet 16 loss to No. 1 Michigan at the United Center in Chicago.
- Labaron Philon led all scorers with 35 points on 10-of-21 shooting and hit six threes in 39 minutes.
- The sophomore averaged 21.6 points and 5.0 assists this season and lifted his three-point accuracy to 39.7%.
- Mock drafts now slot him in the early first round, including a USA Today projection at No. 12 to Golden State.
- He has not announced his plans, as coach Nate Oats says he played into the lottery and teammates seek his guidance on their own draft choices.