Alex Condon isn’t just playing well for Florida - he’s become the pulse of the Gators’ success. When he’s rolling, Florida looks like a team that can beat anybody. When he’s quiet, well, things tend to get a little dicey.
Now a junior, Condon has taken a major leap in his third year with the program. He’s averaging 13.8 points per game - a steady climb from his 7.7 as a freshman and 10.6 as a sophomore - and he’s doing it while stuffing the stat sheet in just about every other category.
He leads the Gators in blocks per game (1.5) and ranks second in minutes, points, rebounds, and assists. That kind of across-the-board production doesn’t just happen by accident - it’s the sign of a player who impacts the game on multiple levels.
And here’s where it gets really interesting: when Condon scores 15 or more points, the Gators are undefeated. That’s not a coincidence.
They’re 8-0 in those games. Even when he simply hits double digits, Florida wins nearly 78% of the time.
But when he’s held under 10 points? The Gators have managed just one win in three tries.
That includes a January 24 matchup against Auburn where Condon was held to just a single point in a 76-67 loss. Again, he wasn’t the only factor, but the numbers paint a pretty clear picture - as Condon goes, so goes Florida.
The analytics back it up, too. Over the past two seasons, Condon has posted a 3.4 PORPAGATU! - that’s Points Over Replacement Per Adjusted Game At That Usage, for those keeping score. It’s a stat that basically tells us how much more productive a player is compared to a replacement-level guy, and Condon’s number puts him in elite territory.
Dig even deeper, and you’ll find that Condon ranks second on the team in Bayesian Performance Rating (BPR) at 8.08 - a metric that combines offensive and defensive contributions into one comprehensive value. That makes him the 39th most valuable player in the country this season, according to EvanMiya.
The only Gator ahead of him? Thomas Haugh, his running mate on the wing and the other half of one of the most efficient duos in college basketball.
When Condon and Haugh share the floor, Florida takes off. Last season, the Gators had a +33.1 net rating with the two on the court together - a figure that landed in the 99th percentile nationally. That’s not just good chemistry - that’s dominance.
And Condon’s not just putting up numbers - he’s making history. In Florida’s recent win over Alabama, he became the first SEC player this century to record at least two steals, seven rebounds, six assists, and two blocks without committing a single turnover.
That’s a stat line that doesn’t just jump off the page - it demands attention. It also earned him co-SEC Player of the Week honors on February 2, following strong performances against both Alabama and South Carolina.
Now, as Florida gears up for a showdown against Rashaun Agee - the other half of that SEC Player of the Week honor - the Gators will be leaning heavily on Condon to keep the momentum going. If his recent play is any indication, they’re in good hands.
Condon may not be the flashiest name in college hoops, but make no mistake - he’s the engine behind a Florida team with big aspirations. And if he keeps playing at this level, the Gators’ ceiling only gets higher.