Baker point guard Labaron Philon releases top schools

Baker point guard Labaron Philon releases top schools

Reigning Class 7A basketball player of the year Labaron Philon listed his top 8 schools on Monday.

The 2024 Baker point guard’s list includes in-state powers Auburn and Alabama as well as fellow SEC members Arkansas, Tennessee and Ole Miss and national powers Michigan, Kansas and Cincinnati.

Philon said his recruitment is still open.

At 6-foot-4, 177 pounds, Philon is rated the No. 39 player in the nation in the Class of 2024, according to the 247 composite rankings.

The first-team Class 7A All-State selection averaged 24.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in helping the Hornets to the final four.

He also hit 77 3-pointers and had 79 steals.

Philon was the AL.com Coastal Alabama Newcomer of the Year as a freshman when he averaged 15.8 points a game, 4.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He was the highest scoring freshman in school history. He made 91 of 133 free throws and had a season-high of 37 points.

Alabama high schools officially start basketball practice for the 2022-2023 season today.