The Florida Gators certainly made some noise in the 2025 NBA Draft, with all three declared prospects successfully being selected. Guards Alijah Martin, Will Richard, and Walter Clayton Jr. all heard their names called over the two-day event. The trio makes up the second-largest draft class from a school, only behind Duke. The Blue Devils had FIVE players selected, despite their inability to win when it mattered most.
After an entertaining two days, analysts turn to the 2026 class, which includes a star-studded list of prospects. ESPN NBA draft analyst Jonathan Givony has released a way-too-early mock draft, including three Florida players in his mock.
Condon looking to build
After going through a lengthy draft preparation process, center/forward Alex Condon decided to return to the Gators for his junior season. Condon, widely considered a late-first-round to mid-second-round prospect, served as one of Florida's most reliable players throughout the season, eventually shooting his way up draft boards.
The native of Perth, Australia, averaged 10.6 points per game and added 7.5 boards per game, leading the Gators in rebounding. The 20-year-old also led the team in blocks.
In Givony's mock, Condon lands in the first round at No. 29 overall. It's a similar position to where he will enter the season, so the junior hopes for a better ranking.
Fland looking to prove
The sole incoming transfer on this list, Arkansas transfer guard Boogie Fland also underwent the NBA Draft process before eventually withdrawing his name and committing to Florida. The rising sophomore was considered in a similar boat to Condon, with most experts projecting a late-first-round to mid-second-round ranking.
Fland suffered a significant thumb injury that left him sidelined for several months, but the talented freshman still impressed. In his limited action, he averaged 13.5 points and added 5.1 assists per game.
Fland, a former five-star recruit, underwent an up-and-down season, likely one he wasn't hoping for. As arguably the most anticipated incoming transfer in the history of Florida basketball, Fland is looking to live up to his high school ranking and hear his name early on day one of NBA draft night.
Fland finds himself in the second round in the mock at No. 31 overall, which would mean he would be the first name called on day two. The guard desires a selection at the very beginning of the first round, so this projection isn't what he's hoping for.
Haugh continues to improve
The final Florida prospect included in this mock is forward Thomas Haugh, a rising junior who made significant improvement between his freshman and sophomore years. The changes were evident during the past season, when Haugh averaged 9.8 points and added 6.1 boards.
While his stats are impressive, they don't exactly jump off the screen for the average box-score watcher. However, Haugh's true talent shines when the ball isn't in his hands, whether that's achieved through defensive efforts, physicality, or sheer hustle. He made an overwhelming impact on the game and was a large factor in Florida's success this past season.
Haugh never declared for the draft, announcing his intentions to return to the Gators shortly after winning the national title. However, before the announcement of his return, Haugh was projected in a similar position to both Condon and Fland, finding his stock between the late-first-round and mid-second-round.
His ranking is similar to these projections, as Givony's mock places him in the second round at No. 41 overall.
Others not included
A few prospects that drew minor draft buzz were not included in the mock draft, most notably in center Rueben Chinyelu and Princeton transfer guard Xaivian Lee.
Both prospects declared for the past draft, with Lee holding legitimate interest from several NBA teams. Chineylu, a more raw prospect, participated in the NBA G League Elite Camp but made a conscious decision to return.
Both prospects are also seen as possibilities to be selected in next year's draft, but weren't included in Givony's mock.