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Alabama's Labaron Philon Jr. Earns Fourth SEC Weekly Honor
The Crimson Tide guard shares the conference's Player of the Week award after leading his team to victories over Texas A&M and Auburn.
Feb. 9, 2026 at 1:55pm
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Alabama men's basketball player Labaron Philon Jr. has been named the Co-SEC Freshman of the Week, his fourth such honor this season. Philon averaged 21.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals in the Crimson Tide's wins over Texas A&M and Auburn.
Why it matters
Philon's consistent performance and recognition as one of the top players in the SEC highlights Alabama's strong basketball program and the development of their young talent. As a freshman, Philon has already established himself as a key contributor for the Crimson Tide.
The details
In the win over Texas A&M, Philon scored 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting, grabbed 4 rebounds, dished out 3 assists and had 2 steals. Against Auburn, he erupted for 25 points on 7-of-15 shooting, pulled down 5 rebounds, recorded 6 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. Philon was a game-time decision for the Auburn game due to a thigh bruise, but Alabama head coach Nate Oats said he would "give it a go" and Philon delivered a strong performance.
- Philon was named the Co-SEC Freshman of the Week on Monday, February 9, 2026.
- This is the fourth time this season Philon has earned the weekly conference honor.
The players
Labaron Philon Jr.
A freshman guard for the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team who has emerged as one of the top players in the SEC this season.
Nate Oats
The head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“He's super talented. He got it going, made some tough shots, bailed us out when we had some really bad possessions late. We like to keep the turnovers down, he had three right out of the gate, so to only have one for the rest of the game was a lot better.”
— Nate Oats, Head Coach
The takeaway
Labaron Philon Jr.'s consistent excellence and recognition as one of the top players in the SEC as a freshman highlights the strength of Alabama's basketball program and their ability to develop young talent. Philon's performance has been crucial to the Crimson Tide's success this season.
