AUSSIE big man Alex Condon has continued his charge up the NBA Draft rankings with a huge performance on Thursday in the NCAAM, leading the Florida Gators to a five-point win over the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Condon posted a huge double-double of 27 points and 10 rebounds in what is his best performance at College level, and continues his breakout campaign that has seen him shot up the draft board in recent months.

The Perth native has been one of the biggest draft risers of the 2025 class, and is now looming as a first round selection based on his recent production and tremendous skillset. Condon has now cemented himself as one of the best exports out of Australia and will be more than likely heading to the NBA in June.

Florida Gators (99) def. Alabama Crimson Tide (94)

Alex Condon – 27 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks

Condon and the Gators travelled to enemy territory to take on the Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum on Thursday morning, in what would be a big test for Florida and its ability to win on the road. The Gators and Crimson Tide are ranked fifth and seventh respectively, so it was shaping as a crucial contest for both sides and their National Championship aspirations.

The first half delivered on the hype, with a back and forth affair seeing the Gators take a one-point lead into the break. Both sides lifted their offensive intensity and output in the second half, but it was Florida that jumped out to an early lead. Despite a spirited comeback from the Crimson Tide, the Gators were composed at the free throw line and did enough to get the job done.

Condon was undoubtedly the star of the show for the Gators, delivering a statement performance that could prove vital come draft time. His ankle injury is no longer proving an issue, as perfectly demonstrated by an early dunk in transition, gliding to the basket and throwing down the slam to help inject some energy into the Gators.

Condon’s ability to score at all three levels makes him such a dangerous threat, with quick cuts out to the three-point line often leaving his opponent dazed, and Condon made the Crimson Tide pay for leaving him open around the perimeter, knocking down a pair of triples from a standing start.

One of his most unique strengths for his size is his passing and vision, and although he only recorded the one assist, there were several occasions against Alabama where Condon made picture perfect passes to a cutting teammate that completely opened up the offensive possession for his side.

One of his biggest highlights came at the end of the first half, where he caught a leading pass in transition, used his pivot foot to perfection by faking and getting his opponent in the air, before finishing through contact for an and-one. It was the perfect demonstration of his size, mobility and deft touch around the rim.

The shift in his role of late has been incredibly evident, and it is obvious that much of Florida’s offence runs through him, with the Gators taking full advantage of his skillset and ability to create for himself and others.

He also showed his feel for the game on the defensive end with a big block at the start of the second half that sent the ball out of bounds. It was the catalyst for Florida’s match-winning run and helped give his team the intensity it needed to jump out to a hefty lead.

Finishing the match with 27 points on 9/16 shooting and 10 rebounds with five coming on the offensive end, it was the kind of breakout performance that NBA scouts will have surely noticed from Condon, and will undoubtedly move him further up the draft rankings.