Philon, a slender 6-3, 176-pound sophomore, thrived as a scorer and a playmaker as a third-team AP All-American, making a leap in his shooting efficiency (50.1% overall, 39.9% on 3-pointers).
He averaged 22 points per game during his sophomore season.
In the Sweet 16 game against eventual champion Michigan, Philon dropped in 35 points.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.