Overview
- Philon withdrew his name from the 2025 NBA Draft with 28 minutes left on the 11:59 p.m. ET deadline on May 29, confirming his return for his sophomore season.
- He averaged 10.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists across 37 games and led Alabama with 50 steals during the team’s Elite Eight run.
- His decision completes a 12-player roster that now features six guards, intensifying backcourt competition alongside Aden Holloway, Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Houston Mallette, Jalil Bethea and Davion Hannah.
- Coach Nate Oats can deploy multiple guard-driven lineups, potentially pairing Philon and Holloway at point guard while rotating his experienced backcourt.
- Early projections suggest a starting five of Philon, Houston Mallette, Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Taylor Bol Bowens and Aiden Sherrell could anchor Alabama’s unit next season.