UF’s Todd Golden ‘cautiously optimistic’ Alex Condon will return to Gators

UF’s Todd Golden ‘cautiously optimistic’ Alex Condon will return to Gators

GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Todd Golden said he’s “cautiously optimistic” power forward Alex Condon will return to the Gators and withdraw from the NBA Draft. Golden said he expects to hear something by Tuesday, the day prior to the May 28 deadline to withdraw from draft consideration. “We’ve had good conversations with Alex,” he said Thursday. “We’ve been really respectful of his process, and he’s been great in terms of communicating with us, i…

Todd Golden shares latest thoughts on Alex Condon's status for 2025-26

As Florida figures out its roster for the 2025-26 basketball season, all eyes are on Alex Condon. Condon declared for the 2025 NBA Draft on April 16. Condon kept the door open for a return to UF, stating that he will only remain in the draft if told to expect he would be selected in the top 30 picks. A day after Condon and his teammates visited the White House to celebrate Florida’s national championship, Gators head coach Todd Golden was asked …