Overview
- Philon pulled his name from the draft just 28 minutes before the withdrawal deadline, catching fans and analysts off guard.
- He averaged 10.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game as an SEC All-Freshman during his rookie campaign.
- Coach Nate Oats praised point guard Aden Holloway’s spring showing and anticipates a larger role for him next season.
- Alabama’s 2025-26 roster now boasts six guards, combining Philon, Holloway, Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Houston Mallette, Miami transfer Jalil Bethea and freshman Davion Hannah.
- Oats projects a starting lineup that pairs Philon and Holloway in the backcourt with Taylor Bol Bowens at power forward and Aiden Sherrell anchoring center, pending fall rotations.