When two rising college stars with the same surname burst onto the NCAA scene, fans naturally wonder about a possible connection. Alex Condon, the 6’11” Australian basketball phenom making waves at Florida, and Charlie Condon, Georgia’s record-breaking baseball slugger now in the Colorado Rockies system, have sparked curiosity across college sports.
Both Condons captured headlines with their breakout freshman seasons in their respective sports, during which they shattered expectations. Alex earned SEC All-Freshman honors while averaging 7.7 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Charlie’s 37 home runs broke the NCAA BBCOR-era record en route to winning the Golden Spikes Award and SEC Player of the Year.
The Condons’ Connection: Separate Paths to NCAA Stardom
Despite sharing a surname, available evidence indicates both Condons are not related.
Alex hails from Perth, Australia, with athletic parents. His father, Damien, played professional Australian rules football, while his mother, Leah, represented Australia in swimming. Alex’s journey to Florida included a multiple-sport background and training at Australia’s elite basketball academies.
Meanwhile, Charlie’s roots run deep in Georgia, where he grew up outside of Atlanta before walking on for the Bulldogs.
Unlike Alex’s early athletic promise, Charlie was a late bloomer who transformed from an unrecruited high school player to the third overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, where he signed with the Rockies for $9.25 million. His cousin Owen played football at Georgia but there is no connection to Alex.
Different Sports, Parallel Success Stories
Alex’s basketball journey took him from Australia to Milton Academy in Massachusetts before landing at Florida. There, he played all 36 games in his freshman year.
His sophomore campaign has seen improvement with approximately 10.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, generating NBA Draft buzz despite facing a recent ankle injury during Florida’s NCAA Tournament run.
Charlie’s meteoric rise from walk-on to college baseball royalty included a .433 batting average and 37 home runs in his final season at Georgia.
Though his semi-professional debut with High-A Spokane was challenging, his power potential remains appealing for the Rockies organization. His transition from college superstar to minor leaguer highlights the adjustment period even the most talented prospects face.
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Their careers reflect different sporting worlds. Alex developed through Australia’s elite basketball programs, while Charlie emerged from Georgia’s competitive baseball scene. Alex’s international flair contrasts with Charlie’s homegrown story, yet both athletes overcame unique challenges to reach the pinnacle of collegiate athletics.
Their paths continue on separate trajectories, with Alex preparing for his junior season and possible NBA future while Charlie develops in Colorado’s system. The Condon name may not represent a family dynasty, but it certainly symbolizes athletic excellence across two distinctly American sporting landscapes.
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