Overview
- Team doctors ruled Labaron Philon out against Mississippi State, then he was activated hours before tip at Tennessee and entered off the bench.
- He tallied 23 points on 9-for-14 shooting in 27 minutes, capped by a game-winning turnaround over J.P. Estrella, and he outscored Tennessee 15-12 in the final 10 minutes.
- Oats said Philon is not 100% and the staff will limit practice intensity and manage his workload for the remainder of the season.
- The coach noted Philon would play if a game were today but "it wouldn't look great," and he pointed to added rest before Auburn as beneficial.
- Alabama visits Georgia on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. CT on ESPNEWS, and Oats did not provide an official status for Philon.