Alex Condon is one of four Gators recognized on Naismith Starting 5 preseason watch lists.
Condon Named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Watch List
Friday, October 31, 2025 | Men's Basketball
Florida men's basketball junior Alex Condon has been named to the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Top 20 Preseason List, the Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Friday. The Abdul-Jabbar Award is part of the Naismith Starting 5 positional awards.
Condon averaged 10.6 points and a team-leading 7.5 rebounds for the Gators' 2024-25 national championship team and posted seven double-doubles and earned third-team honors on the coaches All-SEC team. The Perth, Australia, native has totaled 668 career points and 508 rebounds through his first two seasons at UF. Condon has already picked up preseason AP All-America, first-team All-SEC and NABC Player of the Year Watch List recognition heading into the 2025-26 season.
Condon joins a trio of teammates as preseason Naismith Starting 5 honorees previously announced this season: Boogie Fland (Bob Cousy Award), Xaivian Lee (Jerry West Award) and Thomas Haugh (Karl Malone Award). The Abdul-Jabbar Award has been presented since 2015, and Condon is the first Gator to make its watch list since Colin Castleton (2022-23).
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Preseason Watch List
2025-26 Florida Men's Basketball Ticket Information
Traditional season tickets are officially SOLD OUT for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Arena Pass
Arena Passes are officially SOLD OUT for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Single Games
Single-game tickets for the 2025-26 Florida men's basketball season are now on sale.
Fans can purchase tickets at FloridaGators.com, by calling the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683, or in person at Gate 2 on the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
All Gators Weekend Pack
The All Gators Weekend Pack is now available, which includes the Florida men's basketball game against Merrimack on Friday, November 21, and the Florida football game against Tennessee on Saturday, November 22, for only $149 plus taxes/fees.
All fans attending the Merrimack men's basketball game will receive a 2025 NCAA National Championship replica ring, presented by Meldon Law.
Condon averaged 10.6 points and a team-leading 7.5 rebounds for the Gators' 2024-25 national championship team and posted seven double-doubles and earned third-team honors on the coaches All-SEC team. The Perth, Australia, native has totaled 668 career points and 508 rebounds through his first two seasons at UF. Condon has already picked up preseason AP All-America, first-team All-SEC and NABC Player of the Year Watch List recognition heading into the 2025-26 season.
Condon joins a trio of teammates as preseason Naismith Starting 5 honorees previously announced this season: Boogie Fland (Bob Cousy Award), Xaivian Lee (Jerry West Award) and Thomas Haugh (Karl Malone Award). The Abdul-Jabbar Award has been presented since 2015, and Condon is the first Gator to make its watch list since Colin Castleton (2022-23).
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Preseason Watch List
| Malique Ewin | Arkansas |
| Moustapha Thiam | Cincinnati |
| Owen Freeman | Creighton |
| Patrick Ngongba | Duke |
| Alex Condon | Florida |
| Chris Cenac | Houston |
| Tomislav Ivišić | Illinois |
| Flory Bidunga | Kansas |
| Jayden Quaintance | Kentucky |
| Ernest Udeh Jr. | Miami |
| Aday Mara | Michigan |
| Rienk Mast | Nebraska |
| Henri Versaar | North Carolina |
| Nate Bittle | Oregon |
| Oscar Cluff | Purdue |
| Robbie Avila | Saint Louis |
| Magoon Gwath | San Diego State |
| Zuby Ejiofor | St. John's |
| Felix Okpara | Tennessee |
| Tarris Reed, Jr. | UConn |
2025-26 Florida Men's Basketball Ticket Information
Traditional season tickets are officially SOLD OUT for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Arena Pass
Arena Passes are officially SOLD OUT for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Single Games
Single-game tickets for the 2025-26 Florida men's basketball season are now on sale.
Fans can purchase tickets at FloridaGators.com, by calling the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683, or in person at Gate 2 on the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
All Gators Weekend Pack
The All Gators Weekend Pack is now available, which includes the Florida men's basketball game against Merrimack on Friday, November 21, and the Florida football game against Tennessee on Saturday, November 22, for only $149 plus taxes/fees.
All fans attending the Merrimack men's basketball game will receive a 2025 NCAA National Championship replica ring, presented by Meldon Law.
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