Labaron Philon’s world is about to change.

The Class of 2024 point guard from Baker High in Mobile is approaching June 15th before his junior year, which is when college coaches may begin contacting him via cell phone. He long ago received offers from both Auburn and Alabama — and several additional Southeastern Conference schools have followed suit as well.

Still, he’s about to become even more popular.

“I look at it as a good thing for me,” said Philon, whose Hornets competed at Auburn’s Team Camp throughout the day Thursday. “I’ll have to make time in my schedule to get those calls and answer those calls and see what they have in mind for me. It’s a blessing, though. I’m glad they care about me.”

College coaches care because Philon is an unusual prospect. He’s already 6-foot-3, finishes in traffic, shows remarkable creativity with his passes and movement on the break and has plenty of shooting range. He’s also humble, serene and has a pragmatic view of himself.

“I’m not where I need to be as a player,” Philon said. “This past year, I got a little bit stronger with the ball. That helped me get out of the traps I kept seeing. I see a lot of double teams, so it’s important for me to make the right plays. I’ve also been working on my finishing, too.”

Philon’s improved finishing was on full display during his sophomore season in 2021-22, which saw the point guard average 24 points per game during Baker’s run to the AHSAA Class 7A Final Four. The Hornets ultimately lost to James Clemens High School, coached by former Auburn standout Frankie Sullivan, in the semifinals.

That loss left Philon hungry for another chance at a state title next spring.

“That’s why we’re here today — to get better as a team,” Philon said.

He doesn’t yet have a favorite school among that group that already have offered scholarships. He’s also nowhere near a decision or even setting a timetable to begin whittling down the possibilities.

In fact, Philon said he didn’t favor a particular program growing up because he enjoys the variety of watching each squad intently.

“I never had a dream school,” he said. “I always break the (programs) down based on each team. I watch them play and see how they play, what they do well and what they don’t do well. I try to learn from that as a player.”