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
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.
- •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.
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Three things to know about Alabama's Labaron Philon before 2026 NBA Draft
"Alabama basketball guard Labaron Philon is NBA-bound. What to know about the kid from Mobile, plus how to watch the 2026 NBA Draft.
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