Alex Condon, a rising senior forward for the Florida Gators, has been selected for Basketball Australia's 12‑man roster for the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, marking his first appearance with the senior national team.
The qualifiers will be staged in Condon's hometown of Perth on July 3 and July 6, offering the 6‑foot‑11 prospect a rare chance to play in front of family and friends on home soil.
Condon's statistical profile reads like a breakout season: he averaged 15.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 blocks per game last year, shot a career‑best 55.6% from the field, and earned All‑SEC honors from both the Associated Press and the league's coaches.
His decision to remain in college rather than enter the NBA draft was highlighted by projections that placed him as a mid‑to‑late second‑round pick, a choice that should fortify Florida's frontcourt for the upcoming campaign.
A Milestone for the Gators
Condon joins a small but growing list of current Florida players who are representing their countries while still enrolled, making him the third Gator to achieve that distinction.
The upcoming qualifiers will test his abilities on an international stage and could influence his draft stock, but for now the focus is on delivering strong performances for Australia.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching how his experience with Basketball Australia translates back to the Gators' lineup, where his presence is expected to deepen the team's interior game.