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Alex Condon Withdraws from NBA Draft to Return to Florida for Title Defense

His return completes coach Todd Golden’s revamped roster bolstered by incoming transfers

Florida forward Alex Condon (21) blocks a slam dunk attempt by Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) during the NCAA Final Four college basketball game of Florida versus Auburn at the Alamodome in San Antonio Texas on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Florida won the game 79-73 to advance to the championship game. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) dunks the ball against the Houston Cougars during the second half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Condon informed ESPN on May 27 that he withdrew before Wednesday’s 11:59 p.m. ET deadline to preserve NCAA eligibility and will play his junior season in Gainesville
  • The 6-foot-11 Australian averaged 10.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game in 2024-25, earning third-team All-SEC honors
  • His decision strengthens Florida’s bid to repeat as national champions after the Gators secured the April title with a 65-63 victory over Houston
  • Coach Todd Golden has also added Princeton guard Xaivian Lee and former Arkansas guard Boogie Fland to the backcourt while retaining key frontcourt pieces
  • Condon cited his chemistry with returning teammates and development under big-man coach Carlin Hartman as factors in opting for another collegiate season