According to ESPN's Jeff Borzello, a final NBA draft decision has now officially come from Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon.
Philon, who is one-of-three Alabama players participating in the combine this week, will remain in the 2025 NBA draft according to Borzello, and will not return to Alabama for the 2025-26 season.
The guard played a prominent role for the Crimson Tide this past season as a freshman, starting 29-of-37 games where Philon averaged 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. Named SEC All-Freshman also, Philon shot 45.2% from the field, 31.5% from three, and 76.7% at the free throw line.
At the moment, Philon likely projects as either a late-first or early-second round pick. Philon is likely to be the first Alabama player selected in the 2025 NBA draft, as both Mark Sears and Grant Nelson are projected as either late-second round picks or undrafted.
Alabama guard Labaron Philon says he’s staying in the NBA draft and won’t return to the Crimson Tide. He’s already told Nate Oats his final decision.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) May 14, 2025
“I’m all-in on the draft,” he said.
“They weren’t surprised. They knew it already.”
Is the door closed on a return?
“Yeah.” pic.twitter.com/deukXlCs9A
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