Does LaBaron Fillon play against Tennessee? The latest Alabama basketball injury report
The Alabama Crimson Tide were without star sophomore running back LaBaron Philo Jr. incredible win against Mississippi State this week due to a leg injury. However, Alabama could be close to full strength entering their big matchup against Tennessee on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Labaron Philo is listed as probable on the Alabama injury report for their game against Tennessee. Fillon last played against LSU on February 21st. He finished that game with eight points, one rebound, five assists and one steal in 24 minutes of play.
Fillon was excellent for Alabama last season as a freshman, starting 29 of the 37 games he played in and averaging 10.4 points. But this season has been a breakout season for the star point guard, and he’s helped raise his NBA draft stock in the process.
This season, Fillon has appeared in 26 games, all starts, with just over 30 minutes per game. He averaged 21.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 50.3 percent from the field, 38.7 percent from the 3-point line and 78.2 percent from the free throw line.
Fillon actually declared for the NBA draft after his freshman year, but made the surprising decision to return to Alabama. This season, amid his career numbers, he is projected to be a possible lottery pick in what is expected to be a deep draft class.
However, as for the Crimson Tide, they are currently 21-7 and ranked No. 17 in the nation in the AP Men’s Basketball Poll. They are 11-4 and second in the SEC standings behind only Florida who is 13-2.
2026-02-28 18:54:00
