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8 Days Until the State Boys Cross Country Announcement
Gatorade 2022 - 2023: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Alabama

Gatorade Player of the year

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

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.

Academic Achievement

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

Exemplary Character

Philon has volunteered locally as a youth basketball coach.