Kansas 4-star PG Labaron Philon requests NLI release from Jayhawks

Labaron Philon will not be headed to Lawrence after all. The 6-foot-3 point guard out of Link Academy (MO) has requested his release from his National Letter of Intent (NLI) to Kansas and will reopen his recruitment, according to sources.

The four-star senior committed to the Jayhawks in September and signed his NLI during the early period in November. He ultimately chose Kansas over Alabama, Cincinnati, and Ole Miss. He was also previously once committed to Auburn.

According to the On3 Industry Rankings, Labaron Philon is the No. 33 overall prospect in the 2024 cycle. He’s also the No. 5 point guard prospect. The On3 Industry Ranking is a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Philon Scouting Report

“Labaron Philon is a quick on quick lead guard. He has long arms and a projectable frame with wide shoulders. Philon has a quick handle that gets him into the paint. He can knock down a jump shot with three-point range and consistency. There is a confidence and a competitiveness with Philon. He needs to add strength as he has a slight frame. There is upside on the defensive end; he can move his feet guarding the ball and is quick to get into the passing lanes. There is a natural smoothness he has on the ball with an upside to continue getting better.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw