Alabama guard Labaron Philon named SEC freshman of the week

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – For the second time this season, Alabama men’s basketball guard Labaron Philon has been named SEC Freshman of the Week, the Southeastern Conference announced Monday.

Labaron Philon Notes

Posted a season-high 21 points along with six assists, five rebounds and two steals in Alabama’s win over South Dakota State

Reached double-figures for the ninth time this season while posting his first 20-point game of his career

Has recorded five assists or more in four games this season

Ranks No. 11 in the SEC in assists per game (3.9) and ranks eighth among Division I freshmen

Leads UA in steals per game (1.3 spg)

Ranks No. 12 in in the SEC in assist/turnover ratio (2.2)

One of three freshmen in the conference to be named SEC Freshman of the Week twice this season joining Georgia’s Asa Newell and Oklahoma’s Jeremiah Fears

***This information was acquired in a recent press release from UA Athletics.

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