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.Â
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)
Players Mentioned
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