Philon's 24 Leads Alabama Past Illinois in Chicago
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CHICAGO — Labaron Philon scored 24 points and led No. 11 Alabama to a 90-86 victory over No. 8 Illinois at the United Center Nov. 19, 2025. Philon made three 3-pointers, had five assists and produced ten final minutes points to close the game. Taylor Bol Bowen added 12 and Aden Holloway 11; Illinois’ Andrej Stojakovic scored 26 and Kylan Boswell 22. The win followed a loss to Purdue and a victory over St. John’s; Philon had then withdrawn from the NBA draft months earlier to return to Alabama, per team statements. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Months earlier: Philon entered then withdrew from the NBA draft, informing Alabama and the NIL collective.
- Early November 2025: Alabama defeated No. 5 St. John’s at Madison Square Garden.
- Mid-November 2025: Alabama lost to No. 2 Purdue in a nonconference game in Birmingham.
- Nov. 19, 2025: Alabama beat No. 8 Illinois 90-86 at the United Center; Philon scored 24 with a late decisive stretch.
- Postgame Nov. 19–20, 2025: Media and coach quotes highlighted Philon’s late-game sequence and his roster decision context.
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Labaron Philon and the Alabama basketball program benefited from his decision to return, as Philon’s 24-point performance helped secure a high-profile win and generated increased media attention for the team.
Illinois and its players, despite strong scoring from Andrej Stojakovic and Kylan Boswell, suffered a narrow 90-86 loss that cost the team a top-10 victory at the United Center on Nov. 19, 2025.
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