Mobile native Labaron Philon selected in 2026 NBA Draft
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For the first time since 2023, Alabama had a player selected in the NBA Draft.
Labaron Philon was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 22nd overall pick in the first round Tuesday night. The 20-year-old guard from Mobile adds to a lengthy NBA Draft history for the program:
- 49th player drafted
- 20th player drafted in the first round
- 7th player drafted in the Nate Oats era
Labaron Philon attended Baker High School where he won the state’s prestigious Mr. Basketball award in 2023. He was a two-time Class 7A Player of the Year.
Philon was a highlight of Alabama’s 2024 recruiting class, ranked as a top 30 recruit nationally by ESPN.
His collegiate accomplishments included:
- SEC All-Freshman Team (2025)
- First Team All-SEC (2026)
- Third Team All-American by the AP, NABC, Sporting News + USBWA (2026)
- 2 Sweet 16 appearances
- 1 Elite 8 appearance
- 53 total wins
