Alabama basketball point guard Labaron Philon is available for the team's game against Georgia, according to the latest SEC availability report. Coach Nate Oats indicated that Philon's undisclosed injury will be managed rather than fully healed this season. The No. 16 Crimson Tide face the Bulldogs in Athens on March 2.
The SEC availability report released on Monday, March 2, lists Labaron Philon as available for Alabama's basketball game against Georgia. This comes after Philon sat out the Crimson Tide's previous matchup against Mississippi State last week, a decision made to allow him rest ahead of the contest at Tennessee.
Alabama coach Nate Oats addressed Philon's condition, stating that the point guard is not expected to reach 100% health for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. "We're focusing more on managing [Philon's] injury," Oats said, highlighting the team's approach with the training staff to handle the undisclosed issue without pushing for complete recovery by season's end.
In addition to Philon, freshmen Collins Onyejiaka and Davion Hannah remain sidelined. Oats confirmed on Monday that neither player is anticipated to return for the rest of the year.
No. 16 Alabama, with a record of 22-7 overall and 12-4 in SEC play, tips off against the Georgia Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. CT in Athens. This game marks a key matchup as the Crimson Tide continue their conference schedule.