Alex Condon injury update: Todd Golden reveals timeline for return

No. 3 Florida is getting healthy once again, following a multi-week stretch with a couple of key players out. Alex Condon is set to make his return to the lineup against Georgia, barring any setbacks.

Coach Todd Golden told local reporters he expects the big man back.

Condon has not played since he suffered an ankle sprain just 30 seconds into the Mississippi State game on Feb. 11. However, he has reportedly been making good progress in his rehab from the injury.

“Alex is doing great, to be honest. He’s moving around really, really well. Tomorrow night’s not out of the question,” Golden said Friday, before the team took on LSU on Saturday. “I think it’s probably more of a longer shot, but it’s definitely not out of the question. So, we’ll see how he does it practice today. He’ll probably receive a doubtful or questionable tag, depending on how practice goes.”

Alex Condon wasn’t able to suit up against LSU, despite his improved condition. He’ll be itching to get back against Georgia.

The talented big man has done it all for the Gators this year. He is currently averaging 10.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 blocks per game.

Florida’s offense has been a well-oiled machine when he’s in action, as the team has really found a rhythm working the ball inside-out with a tremendous set of guards. If Florida wants to make a deep postseason run, it’ll be at its best with Condon healthy and available.

To that end, Golden has been cautious in bringing back Alex Condon.

I mean, we aren’t going to play someone who isn’t ready to go and if we feel like playing him will jeopardize his recovery or health, he won’t be out there. So, I don’t know if it’s necessarily being cautious or just being smart and not rushing him if he doesn’t feel like he can be himself,” Golden said. “We have a little bit of a luxury that way.”

Golden also praised the job the team trainer has done of late, helping a handful of injured players, including guard Alijah Martin and currently rehabbing forward Sam Alexis.

“Our trainer, Jon Michelini’s done an incredible job, honestly, through the stretch with our guys,” Golden said. “We’ve been banged up a lot and they have been able to get our guys back and have them on the court and get us through the stretch. That’s been really helpful.”

Florida is set to take on Georgia, perhaps with Alex Condon in the fold, on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET on the SEC Network.