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Alabama's Labaron Philon prepares for 2026 NBA Draft on June 23

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:04 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Alabama's Labaron Philon prepares for 2026 NBA Draft on June 23

Summary

Labaron Philon, the Alabama basketball guard from Mobile, has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft after an impressive sophomore season. Despite struggling with an injury, he averaged 22 points per game and demonstrated significant improvement from a projected mid-to-late second-round pick to a likely first-round selection. The NBA Draft will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 23, with multiple projections placing Philon between the 13th and 22nd overall picks. His draft stock has risen following a strong performance at the NBA Draft combine, where he measured 6-foot-2½ and showcased his skills against tough competition.

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By the Numbers

•Philon averaged 22 points per game in his sophomore season.
•He declared for the draft after improving his stock this year.
•The NBA Draft occurs on June 23 at Barclays Center.
•Philon measured 6-foot-2½ at the NBA Draft combine.
•Mock drafts project Philon to be picked between 13th to 22nd overall.

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2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Alabama basketball guard Labaron Philon selected in 2026 NBA Draft
7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Three things to know about Alabama's Labaron Philon before 2026 NBA Draft

What they're saying

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Alabama basketball's Labaron Philon was selected in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday. Here's who drafted the former Crimson Tide guard, and where.
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