NBA Comparison: James Augustine

Strengths: Condon is a gritty, high-motor big man who brings toughness, length, and mobility to the frontcourt … At 6’11” and 230 pounds, he plays with a physical edge and surprising fluidity, making him a strong glue-guy candidate in structured systems … A reliable finisher around the basket, Condon scores mostly through cuts, rim runs, and offensive rebounds … While his hands can be somewhat inconsistent, he works hard to establish position and finish through contact in the paint … Defensively, he shows good timing as a shot blocker and rotates well from the weak side to alter shots without fouling … Has enough lateral mobility to hedge or switch in short stints … Competes with energy on the glass and in transition—consistently hustles end to end … Underrated passer for his position, with the ability to make quick decisions in the short roll or from the high post … Plays within himself and doesn’t force offense—embraces the dirty work and has shown a willingness to adapt his game to team needs … Shows flashes of touch on short hooks and floaters and uses his length to finish plays even through traffic or physical defenders …

Weaknesses: Condon remains limited offensively—he doesn’t create his own shot and lacks polish in the post or isolation … Got exposed at times during Florida’s NCAA Tournament run when forced to make plays outside his comfort zone … His shooting is inconsistent—though he hit 32.8% from three on low volume in 2024–25, his form and confidence as a shooter still need refinement, and he shot just 60.4% from the free throw line … Lacks a reliable face-up game and has limited shot creation or ball-handling skill … Doesn’t project as a pick-and-pop threat, and most of his offensive touches come off ball movement or hustle … Struggles at times with touch outside the restricted area … While mobile, he can still get beat in space by quicker players—his closeouts and perimeter defensive footwork need further development … Not a natural scorer and likely won’t stretch the floor or collapse defenses at the next level … Doesn’t offer much positional versatility and fits best as a role-playing center or traditional four … Though he passes well, his scoring limitations may make him easier to game plan for in higher-level competition …

Outlook: Condon’s energy, rebounding, and willingness to do the dirty work give him some appeal as a developmental big with role player potential … He helped Florida during their strong 2024–25 season and had some bright moments during their postseason run, but much of the hype surrounding him feels premature … He averaged 10.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 0.9 steals in 24.9 minutes per game, showing his ability to contribute across multiple categories despite a raw offensive skill set … While there are flashes of passing and face-up ability, his overall offensive ceiling is modest, and his role projection is narrow … He’s a possible late second-round pick or two-way contract candidate whose path to an NBA roster will depend on continuing to refine his skill set and proving he can thrive as a low-usage big in pick-and-roll and defensive schemes … A long-term project, but his motor and team-first mentality give him a chance to earn a role over time …

Notes: Born in Perth, Australia … Played at the NBA Global Academy in Canberra before enrolling at Florida … Represented Australia at both the 2022 FIBA U-17 World Cup and the 2023 FIBA U-19 World Cup … Started 30 of 37 games for the Gators in 2024–25 … Majoring in Sport Management …

Aran Smith – 4/16/25