Florida Gators’ sophomore forward Alex Condon is making significant progress in his recovery from a sprained right ankle sustained on February 11 during a game against Mississippi State. Head coach Todd Golden has indicated that while Condon’s return for today’s game against LSU at 6 p.m. remains uncertain, it hasn’t been ruled out. Golden described Condon’s movement in recent practices as “really, really well,” suggesting a possible, though longer-shot, return for the LSU matchup.
Condon, a 6-foot-11 sophomore from Perth, Australia, has been a pivotal player for the Gators this season, averaging 10.6 points and leading the team with 7.8 rebounds per game. His performance includes five double-doubles, underscoring his importance to the team’s frontcourt.
In Condon’s absence, sophomore forward Thomas Haugh has stepped into the starting lineup, contributing effectively. Haugh noted Condon’s recent practice performance, expressing optimism about his teammate’s return: “He was doing really good at practice the other day, and I think he’ll be back quicker than people think.”
Additionally, junior forward Sam Alexis, also sidelined with an ankle injury, is reportedly behind Condon in recovery and will not be available for the LSU game. Golden mentioned, “Sam’s a little further behind. He’ll be out tomorrow night. With that being said, he’s still progressing, which is great, but Condo is ahead of Sam right now.”
The Gators, currently on a five-game winning streak, will look to continue their momentum against LSU, potentially bolstered by Condon’s return to the
lineup.
