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No. 11 Alabama Outlasts No. 8 Illinois at United Center: ‘I Hope to See Them in the Final Four’
Labaron Philon Jr. scored 24 points and led Alabama’s second-half surge to secure a 90-86 win over Illinois at the United Center, coach Nate Oats said.
- In Chicago yesterday, No. 11 Alabama outlasted No. 8 Illinois 90-86 at the United Center, led by Labaron Philon Jr.'s 24 points.
- After deciding on May 28 to withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft, Philon arrived this season with notable early performances and SEC Player of the Week honors.
- After a 2-for-6 first half, Labaron Philon Jr. surged in the second half, converting 7 of 12 shots, finishing with five assists, and playing through four fouls under Alabama head coach Nate Oats.
- The win gives Alabama Crimson Tide a boost, with Nate Oats, Alabama head coach, saying they are "going to be competing for the national championship" while coverage noted Labaron Philon Jr.'s 2026 draft stock is soaring.
- Illinois' questions grew after the game as Andrej Stojakovic scored 26 points but the Fighting Illini missed eight second-half free throws at the United Center, Michael Jordan's arena.
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No. 8 Illinois falls 90-86 to No. 11 Alabama at United Center
It was choppy. It definitely wasn’t pretty. The Near West Side has seen snow drifts that were more artful and traffic jams that were easier on the eyes.But it’s early. Too early to make any assumptions about where Illinois’ eighth-ranked men’s basketball team is headed after a 90-86 loss against No. 11 Alabama at the United Center."I love our team," coach Brad Underwood said. "I love what we're going to be."What they are is a fascinating blend o…
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