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Now that we officially know which players are returning to the NCAA and which are turning pro, we can say that the biggest surprise is Labaron Philon.
After a strong campaign at Alabama, the freshman was an early entry candidate for the 2025 NBA Draft. While at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, he told reporters that he was fully committed to turning pro and had no intensions of returning to the NCAA.
But prospects had until May 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET to withdraw from the draft and that is exactly what he did.
Philon did not participate in five-on-five scrimmages at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. He measured 6′ 2.75” barefoot with a 6′ 6.25” wingspan.
He ranked No. 29 overall in the most recent consensus projection, via Rookie Scale.
Philon averaged 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.4 steals per game as a freshman.
His floater was one of the most efficient and prolific among all collegiate players last season. He was also one of the leaders in 3-pointers assisted among freshmen, per CBB Analytics.
This is a huge win for Alabama head coach Nate Oats, who can potentially help Philon improve his draft stock to an even more comfortable position with a breakout sophomore season.
