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Labaron Philon Scores 35 in Sweet 16 Exit to Michigan as Draft Choice Looms

The sophomore’s surge has moved him into early first-round projections.

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.