Condon To Enter NBA Draft, Maintains NCAA Eligibility

Florida forward Alex Condon will test the waters of the NBA Draft while maintaining his NCAA eligibility, he announced Wednesday on social media.

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The coming weeks will be key for Condon as he prepares for the NBA Combine. He has until May 28 to choose to withdraw his name from the draft. If he decides to do so, he says he will stay at Florida for the upcoming season.

“There’s no way I could go to any other school,” Condon told ESPN. “If I have confirmation from NBA teams that I’m in the 15-30 range, if something is guaranteed, I will consider keeping my name in. I have a great situation at Florida. It would have to be something pretty special; my family would have to agree that we can’t turn that down.”

Multiple draft predictions project Condon to be a first-round pick. ESPN’s NBA draft projection puts Condon as the No. 29 prospect.

Coach Todd Golden acknowledged Condon’s plans for the future Saturday after the team was honored at halftime of the Orange & Blue Game. “He’s put himself in a position to be evaluated and considered for the draft and be a first-round pick,” Golden said. “It’s our job obviously to win games, to go as far as we can, but also to put our guys in position to have great professional careers.”

Condon in the Championship

Condon played a pivotal role in securing the national championship for the Gators. The sophomore posted 12 points, seven rebounds and four steals in the showdown against Houston. In the final seconds of the game, Condon dove for a loose ball to clinch the 65-63 victory April 7 in San Antonio.

A DEFENSIVE STOP TO BECOME THE CHAMPIONS

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Sophomore Stats

Condon had a strong sophomore season. The Australian averaged 10.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, earning SEC Player of the Week three times and third-team All-SEC honors. However, Condon said his shooting consistency — 32.8% of 3-pointers and 60.4% of free throws — leaves room for improvement.

“The next thing I need to tap into is my shooting,” Condon said. “I shoot very well in drills but need to transfer that to games. If I come back to school, I will shoot it with more confidence.”

Next in the NBA

The NBA Combine will be in Chicago from May 11-18. The NBA Draft will take place June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.