The Florida State Seminoles received some significant news about their 2024-25 roster Friday afternoon, as star forward Jamir Watkins officially announced that he was withdrawing from the transfer portal, as well as returning to Tallahassee next season.
A player who transferred to Florida State from VCU prior to last season, Watkins started all 33 games for the Seminoles to average 15.6 PPG, 6 RPG, 2.8 APG, and 1.9 SPG, some of which led the team. The forward also shot 45.7% from the field, as well as 34.4% from three and 79.5% at the free throw line
A career 11 PPG scorer across three seasons at the collegiate level, Watkins now slots back into Florida State’s projected starting lineup for the 2024-25 season.
Jamir Watkins announced he is withdrawing from the transfer portal and will return to Florida State.
Averaged 15.6 points this past season. Very important for Leonard Hamilton and the Noles to get Watkins back.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) June 7, 2024
After the decision of Watkins, the top remaining names in the transfer portal include Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins, Providence guard Garwey Dual, Jackson State guard Ken Evans Jr., Kansas guard Arterio Morris, and Youngstown State forward DJ Burns, among others.