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Labaron Philon

Guard
BAKER HS
MOBILE, ALABAMA
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-4
Press Release

Peak Performance

34.700

Average Points (per game)

6

Average Rebounds (per game)

4

Average Assists (per game)

2.5

Average Steals (per game)
“He is a prolific scoring guard who loves to get out and attack the basket. His speed with the ball in the open floor allows him to get by defenders. Philon’s 3-point shot has developed over the past six months, too, and his offensive game is best at a faster pace when he can transition defense into offense. He is dedicated to improving and has been a sterling example of a great teammate.”
Paul Biancardi
National Recruiting Director for ESPN
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-4, 175-pound junior guard averaged 34.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game this past season, leading the Hornets (25-7) to the Class 7A state quarterfinals. Philon also averaged 4.0 assists and 2.5 steals per game, concluding the season with 1,075 points. The 2022 Class 7A Player of the Year as a sophomore, Philon is ranked as the nation’s No. 29 recruit in the Class of 2024 by ESPN.com. He concluded his junior year with 2,357 points in his prep basketball career.

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Academic Achievement

Philon has maintained a B average in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall. 

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Exemplary Character

Philon has volunteered locally as a youth basketball coach.