TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) -- Alabama men's basketball's Labaron Philon Jr. was named to the 2025-26 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year watch list Monday.

It's an award that recognizes the top point guard in all of college basketball. Philon is expected to have a big year for the Crimson Tide as he enters his sophomore season.

As a freshman, he averaged 10.6 points and 3.8 assists a game. Philon also enters the season as a Preseason First Team All-SEC selection.

Alabama starts its season against North Dakota on Nov. 3.

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