Alex Condon has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft, instead opting to return to college for the Florida Gators.
The Australian initially entered his name in the draft, going through the pre-draft process and draft combine before withdrawing ahead of the Wednesday 11:59 p.m. ET deadline.
He will instead run it back in Gainesville, looking to defend the Gators' national championship as a junior.
Alex Condon withdraws from NBA Draft
Australia's college basketball star Alex Condon will play at least one more season in the NCAA, withdrawing from the 2025 NBA Draft.
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Projected as a fringe first round pick, he has instead opted to return to Florida, looking for more glory at the collegiate level as well as the opportunity to improve his draft stock.
"It's a really good situation waiting for me there," Condon told ESPN.
"A great coach with Todd Golden. Teammates I won a national championship with. I have great chemistry with those boys. We have a good transfer class coming in. I expect guys to make a leap. My big man coach, Carlin Hartman, is returning, so I will keep developing my game with him.
"I learned a lot about myself[during the pre-draft process]... isolating my game and getting with trainers every day, learning how to be consistent. My jumper has improved immensely with how much work I've put into that. My overall offensive package will be on display more at Florida next season."
Condon had an impressive sophomore year for the Gators, averaging 10.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 blocks per game en route to the school's first national title since 2008.
While the 20-year-old is no longer in contention, Australia will still see a number of prospective draftees, with names like Tyrese Proctor and Alex Toohey expecting to hear their names called next month.