Labaron Philon Named SEC Freshman of the Week

Labaron Philon Named SEC Freshman of the Week

11/25/2024 11:43:00 AM | Men's Basketball

The native of Mobile, Ala. wins his first SEC honor

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama men's basketball guard Labaron Philon has been named SEC Freshman of the Week, the Southeastern Conference announced Monday.

Labaron Philon Notes

Posted 16 points, nine assists, seven rebounds, two steals and one block in Alabama's win over No. 25 Illinois
Ranks third in the SEC in assists per game (5.2) and ranks fourth among Division I freshmen
Philon is the first Alabama freshmen since Ronald Steele (2004) to have at least 26 assists in their first five games of the season
Averaging 12.8 points, 5.2 assists and 4.2 rebounds this season
Has recorded nine assists in two games this season (at Mo. 13 Purdue and vs. No. 25 Illinois)