JAMIR WATKINS NEWS

Ranking the best players available in the college basketball transfer portal

FOX Sports' John Fanta ranks the best players available in the college basketball transfer portal.

APRIL 15

All-ACC Guard With Strong Gonzaga Connections Enters Transfer Portal Jamir Watkins was an All-ACC guard for Florida State this past season.

APRIL 10 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Deadspin | FSU's Jamir Watkins enters portal with 'no contact' tag Deadspin | FSU’s Jamir Watkins enters portal with ‘no contact’ tag

APRIL 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Will enter NBA Draft Watkins will enter the 2025 NBA Draft, according to Travis Branham of 247Sports.

Impact Even though Watkins recently entered the NCAA's transfer portal, his pro aspirations take precedence. If they are not great, only then will he withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft. Watkins has until May 28 to decide either pro or college basketball.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Watkins has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Joe TIpton of On3.

Impact Even though Watkins' four seasons each include more than 25 games, he has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining. The guard's first does not count due to COVID-19. During two of his other three, Watkins logged more than 15.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Solid line not enough Tuesday Watkins produced 16 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-11 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 66-62 loss to Syracuse.

Impact Watkins posted his first double-double of the season Tuesday and was also a reliable option on offense for the Seminoles, but he couldn't lift FSU to a win in this ACC Tournament opener. Watkins ends the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game, establishing a new personal-best mark in scoring but decreasing in the other categories compared to the 2023-24 season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Syracuse holds on to beat Florida State 66-62 in 1st round of ACC Tournament

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MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida State takes on Syracuse in ACC Tournament

MARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 9 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

Florida State defeats SMU 76-69 in coach Leonard Hamilton's final home game

Malique Ewin scored a career-high 26 points and Florida State defeated SMU 76-69 on Saturday and gave Leonard Hamilton a win in his final game coaching the Seminoles in Donald L

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida State takes on SMU, looks to break 4-game slide

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 18 points Tuesday Watkins registered 18 points (7-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 60-57 loss to Virginia.

Impact Watkins' scoring ability is known nationwide, but the senior forward did more than just put the ball in the basket Tuesday, as he finished two just boards shy of recording a double-double. Ahead of the regular-season finale against SMU, Watkins is averaging a career-high 18.5 points per game while also adding 5.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals per contest.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ames, Rohde carry Virginia past Florida State in frantic fashion for a 60-57 win

Dai Dai Ames scored 18 points and Virginia scrambled at the end to beat Florida State 60-57

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Virginia hosts Florida State following Watkins' 21-point game

MARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Close to double-double Watkins totaled 21 points (8-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during Saturday's 100-65 loss to Duke.

Impact The Seminoles looked completely overmatched in this game, but that shouldn't have been surprising since the Blue Devils are among the best teams in the nation. Watkins still posted a solid line, however, and he remains a reliable fantasy contributor even in games where his team struggles. He should be in line to close the season with a strong run of form.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

No. 2 Duke hosts Watkins and Florida State

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watkins leads Florida State against No. 2 Duke after 26-point game

FEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores game-high 26 points Watkins finished Monday's 96-85 loss to North Carolina with 26 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 32 minutes.

Impact Watkins was the best scorer in the entire game and was the only starter who scored in double digits for the Seminoles. His role as Florida State's primary scoring option is not under any threat. Watkins, a senior, is averaging 19.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game since the beginning of February.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

North Carolina visits Watkins and Florida State

Florida State hosts the North Carolina Tar Heels after Jamir Watkins scored 23 points in Florida State's 89-81 loss to the Louisville Cardinals

FEBRUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 15 points with 17 shots Watkins accumulated 15 points (7-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 30 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 72-70 win over Wake Forest.

Impact Even though his shooting numbers weren't very good, Watkins continues to remain a reliable scoring weapon for the Seminoles. He's reached the 15-point mark in all but one of his last seven contests, a span in which he's averaging 18.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals per contest.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Watkins leads Florida State against Wake Forest after 21-point showing

Florida State takes on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons after Jamir Watkins scored 21 points in the Seminoles' 67-60 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

FEBRUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leading scorer in win Watkins ended with 26 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 11-12 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 82-70 victory over Pittsburgh.

Impact Watkins has been a tremendous all-around asset this year, as he leads the Seminoles with a career-best 18.6 ppg and has been in double figures in 16 of 17 contests. His assist numbers are down a bit with freshman Daquan Davis manning the point, but otherwise, there's little to complain about from a fantasy standpoint.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Watkins has 26, Ewin had a double-double to lead Florida State to 82-70 win over Pitt

Jamir Watkins scored 26 points, Malique Ewin had 10 of his 18 points in the first four minutes of the second half, including eight in a 10-0 run that propelled Florida State to an...

JANUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watkins and Florida State host Syracuse

Florida State hosts the Syracuse Orange after Jamir Watkins scored 25 points in Florida State's 90-76 loss to the Louisville Cardinals

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Louisville visits Watkins and Florida State

Florida State hosts the Louisville Cardinals after Jamir Watkins scored 23 points in Florida State's 82-64 win against the Winthrop Eagles

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS