Philon surprised many by announcing he's returning to the Tide after saying earlier at the combine he was staying in the draft

After previously announcing he was remaining in the NBA draft, Alabama guard Labaron Philon has announced a return to the Crimson Tide.

For two months, the story of the 2026 Alabama Basketball team has been one of roster uncertainty, specifically whether star freshman PG Labaron Philon would be joining the NBA; if not, whether he would return to Alabama;