2024 Four-Star PG Labaron Philon down to 6 schools

Labaron Philon, a four-star point guard in the 2024 class, is down to six schools: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Kansas, Ole Miss, and Tennessee.

The 6-foot-4, 175-pound prospect out of Mobile (AL) Baker has taken one official visit to Auburn and has been to Alabama unofficially.

In addition to Philon’s six finalists, he also received offers from LSU, Missouri, Mississippi State, Oklahoma State, among others.

Philon ranks as the No. 43 overall prospect in the On3 Consensus — the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies (ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals, On3).

The Alabama native is one of the leading scorers nationally, averaging over 40 points per game for Baker high school in Mobile.

Philon talks schools

In a previous interview with On3, Philon discussed a handful of schools involved in his recruitment.

Auburn: “With Auburn, it’s like they have this type of family feeling everytime I talk with them. Every conversation we have is about everything and not just basketball.”

Arkansas: “Arkansas is a school high on my list. I have a great relationship with Coach (Eric) Musselman. One of my best friends (Barry Dunning) plays there and highly recommends it.”

Kansas: “Coach (Jeremy) Case from Kansas has been one of my favorite coaches so far. He wants to know how you’re doing in school. But also wants you to grind everyday and put the work in.”

Scouting Summary

“Labaron Philon is a quick on quick lead guard,” On3’s Jamie Shaw writes. “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.”