Florida Gators Star Forward Alex Condon Returns for 2026-27 Season
Florida Gators bringing back major piece for 2026-27 season
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Florida Gators forward Alex Condon will return for his senior season in 2026-27, instead of entering the NBA draft. Condon, a key player in the Gators' 2025 national championship, averaged 15.1 points and 7.5 rebounds last season and is projected to be a first-round pick next year.
- 01Alex Condon will return to the Florida Gators for the 2026-27 season.
- 02Condon was ranked No. 30 on ESPN's draft board and was a potential first-round pick.
- 03He averaged a career-high 15.1 points and 7.5 rebounds last season.
- 04Condon was named to the SEC All-Freshman team in 2024 and a Third Team All-SEC pick in the last two seasons.
- 05Florida is still awaiting decisions from other key players, Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu.
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The Florida Gators will welcome back star forward Alex Condon for the 2026-27 season, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Condon, who was considered a potential first-round NBA draft pick and ranked No. 30 on ESPN's draft board, has decided to return to Gainesville for his senior year. He played a crucial role in the Gators' 2025 national championship team, averaging 15.1 points and 7.5 rebounds last season. Condon's performance included scoring at least 20 points in 10 games and achieving eight double-doubles. As the Gators prepare for the upcoming season, they are also waiting on decisions from fellow starters Thomas Haugh and Rueben Chinyelu, while retaining guard Boogie Fland and potentially bringing back guard Denzel Aberdeen.
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Condon's return strengthens the Gators' roster, enhancing their chances for success in the upcoming season.
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