Freshman guard Labaron Philon could be the next player on the radar of NBA teams. While Alabama's roster features CBS Sports' preseason Player of the Year Mark Sears, Philon has been arguably Oats' most impressive player thus far.

Alabama basketball added a total of eight freshmen and transfers this offseason, but it's getting difficult to argue that Labaron Philon isn't the biggest stand

As part of the Alabama Crimson Tide’s impressive 100-87 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday night, the team received an impressive all-around performance from freshman guard Labaron Philon that definitely caught the attention of most around college basketball.

A number of shiny, new freshmen will be on the floor for the Players Era Festival, but Alabama basketball guard Labaron Philon is among the brightest.

Labaron Philon has been a standout early for Alabama Men's Basketball, earning SEC freshman of the week honors from the conference.

The SEC named Philon the Freshman of the Week for his dominant performance against the Fighting Illini. Alabama is now 4-1 on the year, with its lone loss coming at the hands of No. 13-ranked Purdue. No. 9 Alabama will be back in action tonight against No. 6 in Houston in Las Vegas, Nevada.