Big West’s most complete junior? Her name is Erin

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Victorian centre Erin Condron is the best player in the Big West Conference junior class to start the 2025-26 NCAA Women's Division 1 basketball season in the US.

Condron, who plays for UC San Diego, ranks Top 2 in scoring, #1 in rebounding, Top 4 in TS%, and provides the strongest combination of interior scoring, defensive presence, playmaking, and efficiency out of all juniors in her conference.

She is delivering the most complete, high-impact, and high-usage season of any player in her class.

Erin Condron — 2025–26 Season (UC San Diego)

Position: Forward │ Height: 1.93 m │ Hometown: Woodend, VIC
Seasons: 2023–24 (Fr), 2024–25 (So), 2025–26 (Jr)

• Games: 9 │ Minutes: 30.7 │ Points: 13.8 │ Rebounds: 8.1 │ Assists: 2.1 │ Steals: 1.2 │ Blocks: 1.3 │ Turnovers: 2.3 │ FG: 55–98 (56.1%) │ 3PT: 1–9 (11.1%) │ FT: 7–11 (63.6%) │ Fouls: 1.6

• Leads all juniors with 8.1 rebounds per game
• 2nd in scoring per game
• Eight of nine games in double figures
• Multiple double-doubles
• Several 35–40 minute games
• UCSD’s stability and success runs directly through her

Two-Way Output:

• 1.22 steals per game
• 1.33 blocks per game
• 2.11 assists per game
• High defensive workload
• Strong rim protection and offensive playmaking for a forward

No other junior in the Big West combines scoring + rebounding + defensive stocks + playmaking at this level.

Condron, from Woodend in Victoria, has developed into the prime mover of the 5-4 Tritons offense. San Diego is 4th in the Big West.

Before moving to the US, Condron was development player for the WNBL's Bendigo Spirit in 2022-23 played for the Sunbury Jets (2013-2021) and Bendigo Braves (2022). She was part of the team that won back-to-back bronze medals in the Victoria Country Australian Junior Championships (2019, 2021), win gold for Victoria at the U20 Australian Championships in 2022) and was the MVP for Sunbury Jets (Youth League) in 2021.

She has now emerged as a legitimate WNBL recruit and if her growth trajectory continues a possible WNBA late round draft pick after her senior season.

Condron is right handed but can finish with both around the rim. She's also development a mid-range jumper on the catch and shoot and is without doubt a quality rebounder. At 1.93m, Condron is developing into an excellent rim protector.

2025–26 – Junior Season (Ongoing)

Condron has made a full leap into featured-player status as a junior, emerging as UCSD’s interior anchor and primary two-way impact forward. Through the early 2025–26 campaign she is producing 13.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists on an elite 56.1% FG, all substantial jumps from previous years. Her workload is heavy and consistent, with multiple 35–40 minute games and two double-doubles already logged.

Key Junior Highlights

• 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals vs LBSU
• Monster 15-point, 15-rebound game at Washington
• Scored in double figures in 8 of 9 games
• One of the Big West’s most efficient high-usage forwards

2024–25 – Sophomore Season

As a sophomore, Condron transitioned from role player to reliable rotation contributor, averaging steady scoring in the 8–12 point range and showing clear improvement as a finisher and rim protector. She hit double-figures 11 times, played meaningful minutes in UCSD’s Big West Championship run, and appeared in the NCAA Tournament First Four.

Big West Tournament (3–0 Run to the Title)

• Final vs UCD: 10 pts, 6 reb (27 min)
• Semi vs Hawai‘i: 8 pts, 4 reb, 1 STL, 1 blk
• Quarterfinal vs Cal Poly: Perfect 3–3 FG, 7 pts in 15 min

Sophomore Role Summary

• Became a trusted defender and offensive rebounder
• Improved efficiency: multiple games above 70% FG
• Added spot mid-range/occasional pick-and-pop three
• Took on more responsibility in late-season, high-pressure minutes

2023–24 – Freshman Season

Condron’s freshman year was a classic developmental season: low minutes early, but steady flashes of interior scoring, rebounding, and rim protection. She grew into a dependable bench post by January.

Freshman Highlights

• 16 points, 4 rebounds vs LSU–Shreveport (6–7 FG)
• 8 points, 6 rebounds at Long Beach State (13 minutes)
• 6 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist at San Diego State (OT win)

Freshman Role Summary

• Limited usage but efficient around the basket
• Showed early signs of shot-blocking timing
• Provided physical frontcourt depth

Career Progression Overview

Year-on-Year Development

• Freshman to Sophomore: Jump from spot-minutes to consistent rotation; improved efficiency, rebounding, and defensive activity.
• Sophomore to Junior: Major leap into primary scoring option, top rebounder, and all-around focal point with high usage and consistency.

Career Snapshot

• Complete transformation from bench freshman to one of the Big West’s most productive junior forwards.
• Consistent improvement in scoring, rebounding, efficiency, minutes, and defensive play.
• Proven performer in high-stakes postseason environments (Big West Championship + NCAA Tournament).
• Entering peak collegiate years with strong upward trajectory.