Florida's Alex Condon to Return for Senior Season

The 6-foot-11 big man will be a projected first-round pick in the 2027 NBA Draft.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:26pm

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Florida Gators forward/center Alex Condon has announced his plans to return to the team for his senior season in 2026-27. Condon, the No. 30 prospect on ESPN's Top 100, averaged 15.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists as a junior, earning All-SEC third team honors. His late-season surge put him back on the radar for potential first-round selection in the upcoming NBA Draft, but he has decided to stick around Gainesville for another year.

Why it matters

Condon's return is a major boost for the Gators, who have been a dominant force in the SEC over the past three seasons. As an All-SEC-caliber player, Condon's presence will be crucial in helping Florida continue its success in the conference next year.

The details

Condon, a 6-foot-11 big man from Perth, Australia, has been an integral part of Florida's success over the past three seasons. He functions as a playmaker and inside scorer on offense, while also serving as a rim protector on defense for the Gators. Condon entered this past season as a potential first-round pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, but the development of his 3-point shot hurt those chances. However, his late-season stretch over the final 10 contests, where he averaged 19.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks, put him back on the radar for selection in the first 30 picks.

  • Condon announced his decision to return to Florida on April 15, 2026.
  • Condon averaged 15.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists as a junior during the 2025-26 season.

The players

Alex Condon

A 6-foot-11 forward/center for the Florida Gators, Condon is the No. 30 prospect on ESPN's Top 100 and a projected first-round pick in the 2027 NBA Draft.

Todd Golden

The head coach of the Florida Gators, Golden will have an All-SEC-level player in Condon to help continue the team's dominance in the SEC.

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What they’re saying

“Florida's Alex Condon – the No. 30 prospect on ESPN's Top 100 – is returning to the Gators for his senior year, he tells me and @JeremyWoo. Condon will be a projected first-rounder in 2027 and among the top big men in college basketball.”

— Shams Charania, ESPN Analyst

What’s next

With Condon's return, the Gators now have more than 50% of their starting lineup mapped out for the 2026-27 season. They are still awaiting decisions from star forward Thomas Haugh and reigning SEC and Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Rueben Chinyelu.

The takeaway

Condon's decision to return to Florida for his senior season is a major win for the Gators, as they look to continue their dominance in the SEC. His presence as an All-SEC-caliber player will be crucial in helping the team build on its recent success and potentially make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament next year.