Labaron Philon: NBA Draft Prospect Boosting Blazers' Point Guard Depth

0:00It's March 7th for the NBA. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. Alabama Gar Laveron Philan has boosted his NBA draft stock with a breakout sophomore season. He's averaging 21.4 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game for a strong Crimson tie team sitting. Second in the SEC. Scouts now see him as a top point guard prospect in a deep draft class. Philan returned to college for an extra year and stepped up as the lead guard. His improved shooting, especially making over two threes per game, along with better finishing at the rim, has impressed everyone. He's even in the mix for southeastern conference player of the year honors. Analysts from places like the Athletic, Bleacher Report, and CBS sports rave about his consistency and growth. They say not every college returner improves their draft outlook, but Philan clearly has by handling more ball duties with great results. The Portland Trail Blazers are watching closely

1:00as they need point guard depth. Drew Holiday and Damien Lillard are both in their mid-30s with Holiday's deal ending after the season and Lillard having just two years left. Neither is the long-term answer. Phalan could learn behind those vets while competing with second year guard Scoot Henderson, the number three overall pick who struggled so far. Adding Phylon might push Henderson to improve or clarify the team's future at the position. Quick thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.