Florida’s 2027 recruiting class took shape this week with two signings, and Todd Golden made it clear he likes what he’s adding to the mix.
The Gators announced the additions of Blairstown (N.J.) Blair Academy four-star forward Kamsi Awaka and Washington, D.C., Sidwell Friends four-star forward Ian Condon, giving the program a pair of frontcourt pieces as it continues to build for the future.
Awaka, listed at 6-10, is the bigger name of the two. He comes in as a consensus top-50 national recruit, with a high ranking of No. 32 from Rivals, and he’s also viewed as a consensus top-10 center, peaking at No. 6 on Rivals.
Florida landed him first, with Awaka committing on Oct. 8 over Arizona, Michigan, Michigan State and UConn. With Rueben Chinyelu expected to move on after this season, Awaka is projected to step into a major role inside.
“Kamsi is another great addition to our program here in Gainesville,” Golden said on Friday after Awaka signed. “He’s a very skilled, big frontcourt player who plays with a tenacious mentality every time he steps on the floor. He will help us continue to maintain our program’s current identity.”
Condon, who stands 6-7, was Florida’s first commit in the class when he pledged on Sept. 29.
He signed on Thursday. In Florida’s signing announcement, he was described as a player who blends “strength, skill and motor.”
He’s ranked as the top 2027 recruit in Washington, D.C. by 247 and ESPN, and sits at No. 79 nationally in the 247Sports rankings.
And despite the last name, he is not related to current Florida forward Alex Condon.
“We are elated to add Ian to our basketball program,” Golden said. “He is an outstanding young man who exemplifies many winning qualities both on and off the floor.
He’s a tireless worker, a great student, and a heck of a basketball player. His toughness, grit, and skill will be welcomed in our program!”
With Awaka and Condon in the fold, Florida’s 2027 class is up to No. 21 nationally and sixth in the SEC in the Rivals Industry Ranking. And even with those two already signed, the Gators may not be done adding talent around the edges of the roster, especially with the NCAA Transfer Portal set to open at the end of the season.
Players such as Chinyelu, Condon, Thomas Haugh, Denzel Aberdeen, Urban Klavzar and Boogie Fland could be gone by then, though all but Aberdeen have at least another year of eligibility after the NCAA’s five-for-five rule went into effect.
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