Alex Condon
No. 21 – Florida Gators | |
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Position | Center/Power forward |
League | Southeastern Conference |
Personal information | |
Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
Listed weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | |
College | Florida (2023–present) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Alex Condon is an Australian college basketball player for the Florida Gators of the Southeastern Conference.
Early life
[edit]Condon was born and grew up in Perth, Australia. He initially attended the Hale School.[1] Condon also played Australian rules football and was considered a top prospect in the 2022 AFL draft.[2]
Condon opted focus solely on basketball and enrolled at the Basketball Australia Centre for Excellence (CoE) at the Australian Institute of Sport, which is partnered with the NBA Global Academy.[3] He signed to play college basketball at Florida.[4]
College career
[edit]Condon was named to the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman team in his first season with the Florida Gators after averaging 7.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.[5] He entered his sophomore season as the Gators' starting center.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Condon's father, Damien, played Australian rules football for East Fremantle Football Club.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sky's the limit for Condon, says WA coach". The West Australian. June 24, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ "Top 2022 AFL prospect, son of gun to follow hoop dreams". The West Australian. November 3, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ "Florida basketball freshman forward Alex Condon gets first career start in March Madness". The Gainesville Sun. March 21, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ "Analysis: Breaking down Florida hoops signee Alex Condon". 247Sports.com. April 12, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ "What Florida basketball forward Alex Condon worked on this offseason to improve as a sophomore". The Gainesville Sun. October 3, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Biggs, Terrance (December 14, 2024). "Australian Big Man Alex Condon Breaking Out for Florida Gators". SI.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ "AFL draft 2023: West Coast Eagles one of several clubs who keep tabs on Alex Condon who wants NBA shot". The West Australian. February 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2025.