{"id":414721,"date":"2026-09-30T14:52:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T14:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/414721\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T14:52:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T14:52:07","slug":"florida-gets-commitment-from-blue-chip-basketball-standout-ian-condon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/414721\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida gets commitment from blue-chip basketball standout Ian Condon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Florida<\/a> basketball earned its first commitment in the 2027 cycle when four-star forward Ian Condon pledged to join the Gators on Tuesday. <\/p>\n

The 6-foot-7-inch, 220-pound senior out of Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., committed live on CBS Sports’ YouTube page and noted that the Orange and Blue has a lot to offer him at the next level. <\/p>\n

\u201cI decided to commit to\u00a0Florida\u00a0because they are a high-level program with a winning culture,\u201d Condon\u00a0told Rivals<\/a>. \u201cThey are one of the top public universities in the country. They share a lot of similarities with Sidwell and a place where I can compete with the best for a national championship.\u201d<\/p>\n

Condon made an official visit with Todd Golden and the Gators on Sept. 5 \u2014 his penultimate OV ahead of national signing day in November \u2014 marking his first time on UF’s campus. <\/p>\n

“Florida’s just a super high-level program with an amazing winning culture, and they encourage player continuity,” Condon said after committing. “I had a great time on the visit; I got to meet the entire staff, bond with the players, got a really great feel for the environment both on and off the court. I’m excited to get down to The Swamp next year.”<\/p>\n

The blue-chip prospect chose Florida from a field of 16 offers, which included Notre Dame, North Carolina State and Georgia Tech, among other top programs. <\/p>\n

According to MaxPreps, Condon averaged 20.4 points and 8.1 rebounds during his junior season.<\/p>\n

Ian Condon’s recruiting summary<\/p>\n

Condon is ranked No.\u00a0101 overall and No.\u00a020 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite<\/a>, while the Rivals industry ranking<\/a> has him at Nos.\u00a091 and 12, respectively. <\/p>\n

247Sports Director of Scouting Adam Finkelstein:<\/p>\n

“Condon is an inside-out forward who combines a power, skill, and a high motor,” Finkelstein states. “He has a naturally broader frame, with a bulky but defined upper body, tree trunk legs, glaring power, and deceptive length. Simply put, he plays very hard. He truly sprints the floor and runs like a dump truck downhill. He lacks ideal quickness or vertical pop in the lane, but has a bit of sneaky bounce with momentum or in open space.”<\/p>\n

Rivals Senior National Basketball Recruiting Analyst Jamie Shaw:<\/p>\n

\u201cIan Condon\u00a0played a steady game this summer,\u201d Shaw wrote. \u201cWith the Team Melo program on Nike\u2019s EYBL Circuit, the 6-foot-6 forward shot the ball at an efficient clip while seemingly making all the right plays. Condon made 2.4 threes per game on 38% shooting in circuit play. <\/p>\n

“He plays with excellent balance, using clean footwork and a consistent shot load and release. He plays a very efficient game, as his numbers would show, with very little wasted movement. Condon is physical and understands angles and team defense. His 18.3 points led the way for a 10-5 team that made Peach Jam.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This article originally appeared on Gators Wire: Florida gets commitment from blue-chip basketball standout Ian Condon<\/a><\/p>\n