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Alex Condon, Todd Golden open up on star big man's 2025 NBA Draft decision

FaceProfileby:Thomas Goldkamp•05/14/25
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Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) walks on the court after a call against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. (Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images)

The 2025 NBA Combine is ongoing, allowing prospects like Florida‘s Alex Condon to showcase their skills in front of NBA scouts. For many, decision time is fast approaching.

Condon certainly falls in that camp, still retaining his collegiate eligibility as he makes his first foray into the pro sphere. He has yet to make a final decision, weighing things carefully.

“I gotta get that almost guaranteed [to stay in draft],” Condon said, according to Sports Illustrated’s Kevin Sweeney. “I know I’m in that 20 to 35 range right now but you know, I’ve got a good situation waiting for me at Florida. It has to be a good situation for me to stay [in draft], but feedback I’m getting from teams right now is positive and I’m ready to stay in if I need to.”

Condon greatly improved his draft odds in his second season with the Gators, starting 35 of the 37 games he appeared in. An ankle injury slowed him a little, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Condon and the Gators from winning a national title.

Condon averaged 10.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game en route. He also chipped in 2.2 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.9 steals per game, showing a well-balanced game. He can also shoot from the perimeter, knocking down 19 3-pointers on a 32.8% clip from downtown. Not too shabby for a 6-foot-11 big man.

While Condon plies his trade in Chicago, his coach is also there, taking things in. Maybe even making a pitch or two.

“You’ve got a guy like Condo who’s a great prospect, and for him it’s more of like, ‘Do you want to maybe come back and potentially be a lottery guy next year?'” Golden said. “These are the kinds of conversations we’re having with these different guys.”

Should Condon return, he’d instantly be a part of one of America’s best frontcourts. Big man Thomas Haugh is back, while center Rueben Chinyelu is also still weighing the draft, and Condon could be the centerpiece once again as a versatile big in the bunch.

Golden couldn’t help but make one final pitch on ESPN2. He knows it could matter.

“The great thing is we’ve done a lot together,” Golden said. “We’ve accomplished a lot. I just want what’s best for them, but selfishly, I want them all back for next year as well.”