US EditionAlex Condon Puts Off NBA and Returns to Florida for Senior Season and Run at Another Title
ESPN reported the 21-year-old averaged 15.1 points and 7.5 rebounds last season, giving Florida back its top shot-blocker.
- On Wednesday, Florida forward Alex Condon announced he will forego the 2026 NBA Draft to return to the Gators for his senior season, aiming to lead the team following an early NCAA Tournament exit.
- Seeking to improve his 3-point shooting consistency, Condon cited "unfinished business" regarding last month's postseason defeat; he averaged 15.1 points and 7.5 rebounds as a junior, shooting 55.6% from the field.
- Anchoring the defense last season, Condon led the team with 48 blocked shots; his return stabilizes a roster that finished with a 27-8 record before falling to Iowa in the second round.
- Coach Todd Golden's squad has been installed as a 10-1 betting choice to win the 2027 national championship by BetMGM Sportsbook, reflecting confidence in the returning core of experienced players.
- While forward Thomas Haugh considers professional options, returning teammates include point guard Boogie Fland and shooting guard Urban Klavzar; this continuity provides Florida with a veteran core for 2026-27.
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There has been uncertainty about the 2025 national champion, the Florida Gators, after they failed to reach the Sweet 16 this season. The Gators’ roster is expected to look much different with players pursuing the NBA Draft and entering the transfer portal. Still, the school received an answer from Alex Condon on Wednesday.ESPN’s Shams Charania and Jeremy Woo reported that Florida’s second-leading scorer in 2025-26, Alex Condon, will be returnin…
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Alex Condon puts off NBA and returns to Florida for senior season and run at another title
Forward Alex Condon is returning to Florida for his senior season. That will give him a final opportunity to boost his 3-point shooting before making the jump to the NBA.
Alex Condon To Return To Florida For Senior Season
Alex Condon announced that he will return to Florida for his senior season on Wednesday. Condon is currently the No. 30 prospect on ESPN's Top 100. "When the team succeeds, everyone succeeds off the court too," Condon said about his decision to return. "I feel like it could really be the same for us individually [next season]. I want to be first-team All-SEC and in the talks for All-American. And I think the way that I closed out the season, if …
Alex Condon Returning to Florida for Senior Season – WRUF 98.1 FM
The three-year Gator who corralled the loose ball in the waning seconds of Florida’s 2025 national title game is staying in Gainesville for his senior campaign. Alex Condon will run it back for his fourth year with Florida after immense speculation surrounding his departure to the 2026 NBA Draft. “one more,” he posted on Instagram with a signed picture of himself that read “back to work.” Condon played a pivotal part in Florida’s 2025 championsh…
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