Florida Gators forward Alex Condon has withdrawn his name from the 2025 NBA Draft and will return for his sophomore season, giving the Gators one of the most formidable frontcourts in the SEC. Condon, a 6-foot-11 Australian powerhouse, showed flashes of dominance last season, averaging 9.7 points and 6.3 rebounds in limited minutes.
His decision to return is a massive boost for head coach Todd Golden, who is assembling a roster that blends experience with high-upside youth. With Condon back alongside Will Richard and freshman phenom Asa Newell, Florida’s interior presence will be one of the most feared in college basketball.
Condon cited “unfinished business” as a motivating factor in his return. “We’ve got a special group. I want to help us make a deep run,” he told reporters. NBA scouts believe another strong year could make him a first-round lock in 2026.
Florida fans are thrilled by the news, and expectations are soaring. The Gators are already projected to be a top-15 team entering the season, and Condon’s return solidifies them as legitimate Final Four contenders. His development could determine how far this team goes in March.
