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MAR 27 vs Michigan · 6:41
extremely heads-up defensive play by Philon.
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MAR 27 vs Michigan · 6:41
extremely heads-up defensive play by Philon.
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MAR 27 vs Michigan · 7:09
good process by Philon with tough spacing, but Mara is just too big and smart at waiting, waiting, waiting. forces a tough shot.
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MAR 27 vs Michigan · 10:57
Lendeborg gets beat flatfooted off the dribble like this more than you'd like. I don't really buy him as a wing in the NBA.
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MAR 27 vs Michigan · 16:23
good contest by Mara; Philon locked-in, not bothered in the slightest by his length.
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MAR 27 vs Michigan · 20:09
Philon is just going to fry bad defenders 1:1. this pull-up 3 is probably the key to his success in the NBA. he won't be able to drive as much, has to get that off at high volume and accuracy.
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MAR 27 vs Michigan · 23:27
NASTY move here from Philon
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MAR 27 vs Michigan · 24:06
Lendeborg getting cooked 1:1 again by Lebaron. you can't play wing defense like this in the NBA. this happens to him constantly, it's not discussed enough.
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MAR 27 vs Michigan · 31:36
he doesn't cash it here but Philon is creating so much space on these stepbacks. go-to move for him at the next level.
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MAR 27 vs Michigan · 33:25
third time this HALF philon puts lendeborg on skates.
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MAR 27 vs Michigan · 34:50
i keep on saying it - philon is light but functionally strong. gets into his man and creates contact on the break. hard to imagine keaton wagler for example doing this effectively.
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MAR 27 vs Michigan · 36:23
AGAIN. philon creates contact, sheds a bigger defender. fearless player.
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MAR 27 vs Michigan · 66:19
beautiful, very smart play. philon is so composed.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 3:47
Awesome pass from Philon. Way to get yourself out of trouble.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 10:46
Watch Philon orchestrate here. Gets exactly what he wants. Pure PG.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 15:57
More pure PG play from Philon.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 25:49
BEAUTIFUL playmaking from Philon. Sadly goes to waste.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 31:41
Again Philon with court processing, patience, and strong passing.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 35:50
For a guy who likes to dribble, Philon is quick to pass. Great little hit-ahead.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 40:47
More nice fundamental PG play from Philon. Gets rid of the ball fast, no overdribbling.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 41:31
Philon always has his head up. He doesn't have to think about handle and footwork, they're automatic, so he has more attention available for floor processing.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 45:05
Watch Philon read the floor, set up the exact play he wants, and execute to get yet another wide open look for a teammate.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 46:50
Philon with the cross-court off-the-dribble pass with his LEFT hand. He has everything in his bag.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 49:27
Misses the bunny, but Philon creating a high-percentage look out of the post(!). Again, just impeccable footwork everywhere on the court.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 49:42
Philon gets stuck on a much bigger player, saves the possession with good hands.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 53:31
Rare example of Philon getting sped up a little and turning the ball over against pressure.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 56:11
Texas Tech elected to soft-double Philon quite a bit this game, which he consistently punished by making the right simple pass out with no hesitation.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 62:03
Another paint touch, lefty pass on the money from Philon.
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MAR 22 vs Texas Tech · 67:13
Philon running inverse pick and roll (!).
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FEB 28 vs Tennessee · 10:08
I'm not super worried about Philon's weight because he's so insistent and adept at seeking content. Watch him go right through a stockier defender's chest for the and-1.
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FEB 28 vs Tennessee · 13:24
Very nice handling of the soft double - creates a wide open 3.
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FEB 28 vs Tennessee · 20:29
Very basic pass but excellent processing: starts the pass before the cutter is open to hit him for the open 3 before his defender recovers.
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FEB 28 vs Tennessee · 22:44
Good example of Philon just not putting in the defensive effort he showed his freshman season. Shouldn't get beat this badly 1:1.
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FEB 28 vs Tennessee · 29:56
Blink and you miss it, but this is a remarkable play. Philon gets around the screen with his hips pointed at halfcourt, but in one dribble rotates his hips directly towards the rim for a hard downhill drive. AMAZING body control and ability to turn the corner with his left hand.
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FEB 28 vs Tennessee · 62:13
This move is so nasty
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 4:37
good effort by Philon to recover and get a good contest on Acuff from behind the play
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 17:14
i'd like to see philon get a rim attempt up here. his lack of strength at this stage may make him reluctant to challenge a bigger defender, but he's sacrificing an advantage.
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 18:16
excellent PnR process here from Philon. the push dribble into the pocket pass is very advanced stuff. this is a dunk in the NBA.
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 23:50
very impressive processing from philon on this kick-out. advanced pass.
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 24:30
watch how low he gets on the blow-by! textbook.
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 29:25
more solid process from Philon - goes good to great, turning a 3PA into a wide open layup for his big. nice manipulation of the defender for the dump-off.
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 37:19
EXCELLENT PnR process from Philon. he's so smooth.
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 38:32
again, watch how low he gets. philon is 6'2.5" barefoot, he's not a tiny guard. very impressive flexibility and body control.
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 42:00
ridiculous footwork here. in total control.
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 45:22
philon is a tough cover, but this level of defensive effort is not going to cut it from Acuff. can't give up a straight line drive.
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 51:45
philon measured only 176lb at the combine, but he's strong as hell. watch him move a much bigger defender. he understands how to use leverage.
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 60:44
overdribbling here from philon, who's usually a great passer. misses the roller on the first look and then tries to squeeze an angle that isn't there.
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 68:36
uncharacteristically sloppy last play here from philon. might be fatigue.
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 75:06
philon guarded acuff well this game, but gets beat pretty badly here. acuff again totally comfortable going left.
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FEB 18 vs Arkansas · 100:43
again, Philon BODIES Brazile, who has 50 pounds and 9 inches of wingspan on him. Philon is deceptively strong.
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FEB 1 vs Florida · 0:18
Nice PnR process here.
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FEB 1 vs Florida · 17:14
Good pursuit by Philon to get back into the play for the contest.
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FEB 1 vs Florida · 18:58
Philon gets bottled up here by a big athletic player in Haugh. This is where he can have trouble given his lack of burst.
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FEB 1 vs Florida · 23:01
Misses the layup but again great process getting himself an easy rim look with his handle.
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FEB 1 vs Florida · 35:33
Another play where Philon struggles getting separation from a bigger, athletic defender.
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FEB 1 vs Florida · 50:01
Chinyuelu really bothered Philon this game.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 4:30
Angle-breaking move but Philon forfeits the advantage; I don't know if he needs to spin here, he should probably go into his man's body. More strength would help on this play. Still makes the right passing read.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 5:22
Another example: Philon creates an advantage on Chandler but gets bumped off his line. Keeps his head up though and finds the open man; good possession in the end.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 6:58
It cannot be overstated how elite Philon's handle is. It's not just flashy moves, he is constantly, relentlessly getting downhill. Totally in control. Quaintance doesn't stand a chance here.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 20:29
Philon has a reputation as a scorer but he's a very gifted and willing passer. This is beautiful PnR passing.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 20:44
Good active hands from Philon on D, using his 6'6" wingspan to good effect
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 25:44
Another extremely impressive pass in traffic.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 52:48
You see Philon's lack of explosiveness around the rim force him into a harder shot here than you'd prefer, but he converts anyway.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 53:30
Good basic kick-out from Philon when he gets stopped by Chandler. For a guy with his handle he isn't inclined to over-dribble too often. Makes the right play.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 62:24
Good example here of a legitimate size/physicality issue for Labaron. He beats his man, has a good angle, but just can't do anything with a huge help defender in between him and the rim.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 65:01
Another example of great process from Philon. Gets advantage, stays in control, makes the right read, hits his shooter in the pocket.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 65:48
Yet another example of great PG play. Two feet in the paint, find the open man.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 66:20
Just relentless getting to the rim. Right through two defenders.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 68:54
Nice hands on the steal, then strong physical move getting to the rim in transition.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 73:51
Basic read but for a guy that's constantly driving Philon never gets caught with his head down. When someone is open he gets rid of the ball quickly.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 74:13
Philon overhelps here. Not a good risk.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 74:27
This is what I mean by functional strength. Philon is willing and able to initiate contact against bigger players to improve his angle and/or get to the line. He moves other players more than they move him.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 80:14
Pretty poor contest here by Jayden Quaintance, but that's not really the point of this play, is it? Holy **** Labaron
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 81:08
So nice we had to clip it twice.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 86:39
These are the possessions Philon is going to have to clean up. What does he do when he gets to the rim without a path to finish, and without an obvious pass? Would like to see him keep his dribble here and stay patient.
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JAN 3 vs Kentucky · 92:02
Philon with questionable decision-making again at the rim. He is so poised in PnR, I assume he will develop this. But he doesn't need the wild attempt here, he can pull it out.
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