Auburn lands another top-30 hire in Philon
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- 18 years of coaching experience at Department I level
- Former Horizon League coach of the year at Wright State
ESPN 60 junior Labaron Philon, the No. 1 men’s basketball prospect in the state of Alabama, committed to Auburn on Friday afternoon.Philon picked the Tigers
over a last 6 that likewise included Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Ole Miss and Kansas. He ends up being the second top-30 hire coach Bruce Pearl has actually landed in the previous 3 days, following No. 20 Tahaad Pettiford, who dedicated to Auburn previously today.”Auburn was always a top option given that a young age, “Philon told ESPN.” Coach Pearl started recruiting me a couple of years earlier and had actually recruited me hard. He has actually kept his word throughout the procedure.”Editor’s Picks
1 Associated Auburn hosted Philon on an official check out in September, when Pearl made a big impression on Philon.
“He has been terrific to me and my entire family,” Philon stated. “He has made us seem like we were at home on our visit. I was trying to find a coach who is going to press me both on and off the court. I trust him with my future.”
A 6-foot-3 guard from Baker High School (Alabama), Philon is ranked No. 29 in the ESPN 60 for the 2024 class.He is a prolific scoring guard who loves to get out and assault the basket. His speed with the ball in the open floor allows him to get by defenders. Philon’s 3-point shot has established over the past 6 months, and he is finding out how to effectively use a jump stop in the paint.His offensive game is best under a faster pace and when he can convert defense into offense, which should fit completely at Auburn. The Tigers play little, fast and use their press extensively.Auburn is now among just three programs with several top-30 dedications at this moment in the 2024 cycle along with North Carolina and Baylor. The Tigers have Philon and Pettiford as their future backcourt, while huge four-star center Peyton Marshall need to supply an anchor in advance.