Labaron Philon Returning to Alabama

Alabama guard Labaron Philon is returning to the Crimson Tide for his sophomore campaign, per Yea Alabama, UA's NIL Collective.

The Crimson Tide freshman phenom previously said that he was staying in the 2025 NBA Draft process.

Philon became a household name over the course of the season and his three SEC Freshman of the Week honors reflect that. He was given expectations by analysts to be a one-and-done player and enter the 2025 NBA Draft as he's been included in many mock drafts for quite some time. He finished his freshman season averaging 10.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and a Crimson Tide-best 1.3 steals per game.

Philon said during his draft announcement that he was "all in" on the process to reach the next stage. On April 28, Philon explained on "The SchuZ Show" that he still is 100 percent focused on the draft "but things could change."

May 28 was the final day that he could either stay in the draft process or withdraw. But he is listed in many mock drafts, most of which have him being selected late in the first round or early in the second––a very good reason to stay in the draft pool.

On May 14, he closed the door on a potential return to Alabama, but now everything has changed.

With the addition of Philon, Alabama still has one spots available for next year's team. Here's a look at the roster, accompanied by each player's position and status.

Alabama Basketball's 2025-26 Roster

F Amari Allen (Incoming freshman)
G Jalil Bethea (Miami Transfer)
F Taylor Bol Bowen (Florida State transfer)
F Keitenn Bristow (Tarleton State transfer)
G Davion Hannah (Incoming freshman)
G Aden Holloway (Returns as junior)
F London Jemison (Incoming freshman)
G Houston Mallette (Was a medical redshirt)
G Labaron Philon (Returns as a sophomore).
F Aiden Sherrell (Returns as sophomore)
C Noah Williamson (Bucknell transfer)
G Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (Was a medical redshirt)

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