Philon's Soaring Stock: Top SEC Guard

0:00From NBA coverage, this is your March 3rd update. LeBaron Fielan, the standout guard for Alabama, passed on first round potential in the 2025 draft to return for his sophomore year. Standing six foot two and three quarters with a six foot six wingspan, he's exploding for 21.4 points per game on 51%. Shooting, more than doubling his freshman output, that puts him third in the SEC and marks him as a top option in the deep 2026 guard class. His game shines through elite ball handling and craftiness, letting him break down defenders with crossovers, step backs and snake dribbles from either hand. He's boosted his rim finishing to 67%, while adding a deadly 48% floater and drawing six free throws per game. Fielan scores at all three levels, hitting 39% from three on 5.7 tries, splitting catch and shoot and pull ups evenly. Game making pairs nicely with his scoring, up to nearly five assists against 2.6 turnovers, thanks to his court vision and ability to create angles.

1:03In pick and roll, he thrives on 247 possessions, shooting 51% for a true shooting mark of 62% often, probing downhill or kicking out. Areas to watch include building strength, as he slight and faces tougher NBA physicality, which could help his finishing and defense. His defense has dipped this year with more offensive load, showing inconsistency and screen navigation despite quick hands and effort flashes from, freshman year. Fielan's doc has soared into lottery range, top 10 to mid first round for 2026, with starter potential as a primary playmaker. Teams like the Mavericks, Trailblazers or Bucks could be ideal fits to develop his upside. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. It looks like a pillow, it sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.