Alabama’s rising star Labaron Philon continues turning heads in pre-draft workouts. The 6-foot-4 freshman guard recently showcased his defensive prowess during CAA Pro Day at The Lakers Facility. His impressive showing reinforced why NBA scouts consider him a legitimate second-round prospect.
Philon’s draft stock keeps climbing following his breakout freshman campaign. The SEC All-Freshman Team selection averaged 10.6 points and 1.4 steals while helping Alabama reach the Elite Eight. His two-way impact has NBA decision-makers intrigued about his professional potential.
Labaron Philon Impresses Scouts at CAA Pro Day, Solidifies Second-Round Draft Status
Swish Cultures captured Philon’s workout session posting footage that highlighted his versatile skill set. The social media post noted how the “6’4 Freshman Labaron Philon at CAA pro day at The Lakers Facility in front of every NBA team” displayed his complete offensive repertoire.
6’4 Freshman Labaron Philon at CAA pro day at The Lakers Facility in front of every NBA team 🔥 was named SEC All Freshman team as Freshman and had some nice flashes defensively averaging 1.4 steals a game in his freshman year @JordanRichardSC pic.twitter.com/PxeClrSl0d
— Swish Cultures (@swishcultures_) May 24, 2025
The workout footage showed Philon taking contested shots, layups and demonstrating incredible dribbling ability throughout the session. His smooth shooting stroke combined with his ability to finish through contact showcased exactly why NBA scouts have been closely monitoring his development this season.
Currently ranked No. 36 in ESPN’s draft rankings, Philon projects as an early to mid-second round selection. Other mock drafts have slotted him anywhere from No. 33 to the Charlotte Hornets to No. 36 to the Brooklyn Nets for the upcoming draft. Whereas, CSN’s mock draft projects him to be drafted at No. 27 to Brooklyn Nets.
The Phoenix Suns who hold the 29th and 52nd picks have already conducted individual workouts with Philon. Reports from these sessions highlight his high-feel playmaking and ability to guard multiple positions effectively throughout extended workout periods.
Alabama assistant Preston Murphy compared Philon to Jrue Holiday citing his defensive prowess and competitive nature.
Philon’s shooting consistency remains an area for development as scouts noted his 31.5% three-point percentage from college. However, his ability to create shots off the dribble and finish through contact demonstrates the offensive upside that has teams intrigued.
Philon’s decision to skip 5-on-5 scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine suggests confidence in his current draft positioning. This strategic move often indicates positive feedback from teams or potential draft promises from interested franchises across the league.
His combination of size, versatility, and two-way impact makes him an attractive option for teams seeking backcourt depth.
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With the May 28 NCAA deadline approaching, Philon seems firmly committed to his professional aspirations. His blend of playmaking, defensive intensity, and developmental upside, positions him as one of the more intriguing guard prospects available in the second round.
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