Labaron Philon exits second half of Alabama basketball vs Vanderbilt

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Alabama basketball's starting point guard Labaron Philon is nowhere to be found in the second half at Vanderbilt.

The sophomore quietly checked out of the game with a little over 16 minutes to play and hasn't returned as of the under-9 minute mark.

Clarke Holter was also noticeably absent from the bench. However, it was unclear if he left the court with Philon.

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Labaron Philon injury history for Alabama basketball

Philon was ready to play for the SEC opener after sitting out of Alabama's nonconference finale against Yale with what Nate Oats described as a "contusion" suffered in a "collision" against Kennesaw State.

Oats also described Philon's injury as a "minor knee/groin" ailment in a comment to Field of 68 reporter Jeff Goodman.

In addition to his team-leading 18 points, Philon had one rebound, one assist. His four turnovers heavily contributed to the Commodores' running away with an early lead, although Philon surged towards the end of the first half to send Alabama into the break with a tie.

This article will be updated with new information.

Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco.com.

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