Jamir Watkins
Updated on 6/26/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 210
College: Florida State
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 7/6/2001
2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 69
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
2025 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 43 by the Utah Jazz
(Rights traded to the Washington Wizards)
Pros:
Solid scorer off the dribble
Decent playmaker for his size
Solid rebounder for his size
Solid defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Can tend to overdribble, which can lead him to commit turnovers
Not an elite athlete
Overshadowed by a higher profile teammate
Summary:
Jamir Watkins is an athletic, skilled swingman that has a variety of skills that could be useful at the next level. He is a smooth scorer that can pass and defend. He will need to improve his jump shot, but he is a skilled player whose basketball IQ and versatility could allow him to be a solid role player in the NBA.
Links:
ESPN Player Card
Florida State Basketball Bio
Games Scouted:
11/21/23 Florida State vs. Colorado
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