Alex Condon is an Australian college basketball player for the Florida Gators, standing 6 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 230 pounds.
Born on July 25, 2004, in Perth, Australia, he initially pursued Australian rules football before shifting his focus to basketball at the Basketball Australia Centre for Excellence.
In his freshman year (2023-24), Condon averaged 7.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game, earning a spot on the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman team.
His performance has improved in his sophomore season, with averages of 15.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game, leading to speculation about his potential entry into the 2025 NBA Draft.
Siblings
Alex has four siblings, namely Georgia, Lucy, Abbie and Eddy.
However, not much is known about the three, including their personal pursuits, compared to their famous brother.
Career
Condon attended Hale School and later joined the Basketball Australia Centre for Excellence.
Initially, Condon was a top prospect for the AFL draft due to his talent in Australian rules football but eventually shifted his focus to basketball.
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In his freshman season (2023-24) with the Florida Gators, he averaged 7.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game, earning a spot on the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman team.
He played in 36 games that season and quickly became known for his defensive abilities and rim protection.
In his sophomore season (2024-25), Condon has continued to improve, averaging 10.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game over 19 games while taking on the role of starting center.
His impressive performances have drawn attention from NBA scouts, with discussions about his potential eligibility for the NBA Draft in 2027.
At the same time, his athleticism has also kept him on the radar of AFL clubs, highlighting his versatility as an athlete.
Accolades
Condon has achieved several accolades during his college basketball career at the University of Florida.
In his freshman season (2023-24), he earned SEC All-Freshman honors, leading all SEC freshmen with an average of 6.4 rebounds and 45 blocked shots.
Condon played a pivotal role in his team, appearing in all 36 games and contributing a total of 277 points and 229 rebounds.
Notably, he became the first player in Gators history to make his first career start in the NCAA Tournament.
Throughout his freshman year, he recorded two double-doubles and had multiple standout performances, including a season-high of 17 points against Florida A&M and a significant game where he posted 11 points and 15 rebounds against Ole Miss.
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